It was grand affair at the special ceremony held on National Heroes Day at King’s House, in Kingston, where 221 Jamaicans were honoured for their remarkable contributions to their country in various fields.

Five Jamaicans were conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ). They are: Anglican Archbishop of the West Indies, Most Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory for service to religion; Marcia Linneth Griffiths, CD, for sterling contribution to reggae music locally and internationally; Audley Shaw CD, MP, for sterling contribution to political administration in Jamaica; Charles Henry Johnston, CD, for outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s shipping and logistics industry; and Paul Barnaby Scott, CD, for exceptional contribution to business, investment and philanthropy in Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Late firefighter, Larenzo Douse, was bestowed posthumously with the Medal of Honour for Gallantry, collected by his father.

Check out photos from the day below: