National Heroes Day 2024: Events and Honorees in Jamaica

National Heroes Day in Jamaica is celebrated annually on the third Monday of October. This year, the celebration takes place on October 21. National Heroes Day is a public holiday to honor Jamaica's seven accredited national heroes for their monumental contributions to the nation's freedom and societal development. The National Heroes Day tradition began in 1969, seven years after the British Monarch granted Jamaica independence.

Jamaica Honored Lord Creator For His Contribution To Music And Community Development

The Jamaican government has honored one of Ska's greats, Lord Creator. The Trinidadian-born veteran musician Kenrick Patrick was bestowed with the Order of Distinction in the rank of an officer for his contribution to Jamaican music and community service development. The occasion was the National Honors, and Awards Ceremony held on Heroes' Day, and he … Continue reading Jamaica Honored Lord Creator For His Contribution To Music And Community Development