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- The Portmore Municipal Council honoured 13 recipients at its annual Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 19, 2026.
- Six individuals, two companies and five council staff members were recognised under the theme “Resilient People, Proud Heritage”.
- Lana Louise Finikin, Tremayne Ochardo Perry and Carmen Eunice Morris were recognised for community development; Odean Godfrey Taylor for sport.
- Oshane Nicardo Dixon and Davoy Amani Burton were the youth development awardees.
- ADA Manufacturing and Super Home Depot were recognised for business development.
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Six individuals, two companies and five staff members of the Portmore Municipal Council were honoured Monday at the annual Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony, held on the grounds of the council under the theme “Resilient People, Proud Heritage”.Lana Louise Finikin, Tremayne Ochardo Perry and Carmen Eunice Morris were recognised for community development, while Odean Godfrey Taylor was honoured for his contribution to sport. Oshane Nicardo Dixon and Davoy Amani Burton were the youth development awardees. ADA Manufacturing, represented by Steven Chin, and Super Home Depot, represented by Wei Zhang, were recognised for business development. The council staff members honoured were Nyandah Newman, Pat’Rae Palmer, Kadian Mason, Asheker Pryce and Terriano Powell.