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Etana among a number of persons in entertainment industry to receive National Honours

7 August 2025

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Contributed by Rashona Fitz-Henley

Reggae songstress Etana is among a number of persons from the entertainment industry to receive National Honours.

Etana and Gospel singer Kevin Downswell have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.

Etana is being honoured for her contribution to reggae music whilst Downswell is being honoured for his contribution to gospel music locally and internationally.

The late Reggae Singer Garnett Silk will also be posthumously honored with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer for his contribution to reggae music.

Legendary Producer, King Jammy is also being honoured. He will be upgraded from officer to commander of the Order of Distinction for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s music industry and innovation in reggae and dancehall.

The honours and awards will be presented at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in October. There will be 141 awardees this year.

’99 percent of reggae artistes are lazy!’ – Producer, Kemar Flava McGregor

5 June 2025

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Contributed by Rashona Fitz-Henley

Reggae songstress Etana is among a number of persons from the entertainment industry to receive National Honours.

Etana and Gospel singer Kevin Downswell have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.

Etana is being honoured for her contribution to reggae music whilst Downswell is being honoured for his contribution to gospel music locally and internationally.

The late Reggae Singer Garnett Silk will also be posthumously honored with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer for his contribution to reggae music.

Legendary Producer, King Jammy is also being honoured. He will be upgraded from officer to commander of the Order of Distinction for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s music industry and innovation in reggae and dancehall.

The honours and awards will be presented at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in October. There will be 141 awardees this year.

Etana clears the air on controversial collab with Beenie Man

25 March 2025

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Contributed by Rashona Fitz-Henley

Reggae songstress Etana is among a number of persons from the entertainment industry to receive National Honours.

Etana and Gospel singer Kevin Downswell have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.

Etana is being honoured for her contribution to reggae music whilst Downswell is being honoured for his contribution to gospel music locally and internationally.

The late Reggae Singer Garnett Silk will also be posthumously honored with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer for his contribution to reggae music.

Legendary Producer, King Jammy is also being honoured. He will be upgraded from officer to commander of the Order of Distinction for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s music industry and innovation in reggae and dancehall.

The honours and awards will be presented at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in October. There will be 141 awardees this year.

Lauderhill proclaims February 10 as Etana Day

12 February 2025

Shamara Preston

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Contributed by Rashona Fitz-Henley

Reggae songstress Etana is among a number of persons from the entertainment industry to receive National Honours.

Etana and Gospel singer Kevin Downswell have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.

Etana is being honoured for her contribution to reggae music whilst Downswell is being honoured for his contribution to gospel music locally and internationally.

The late Reggae Singer Garnett Silk will also be posthumously honored with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer for his contribution to reggae music.

Legendary Producer, King Jammy is also being honoured. He will be upgraded from officer to commander of the Order of Distinction for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s music industry and innovation in reggae and dancehall.

The honours and awards will be presented at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in October. There will be 141 awardees this year.

Vybz Kartel booked for Summer Jam 2025

6 January 2025

Viviene Stewart

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Contributed by Rashona Fitz-Henley

Reggae songstress Etana is among a number of persons from the entertainment industry to receive National Honours.

Etana and Gospel singer Kevin Downswell have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.

Etana is being honoured for her contribution to reggae music whilst Downswell is being honoured for his contribution to gospel music locally and internationally.

The late Reggae Singer Garnett Silk will also be posthumously honored with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer for his contribution to reggae music.

Legendary Producer, King Jammy is also being honoured. He will be upgraded from officer to commander of the Order of Distinction for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s music industry and innovation in reggae and dancehall.

The honours and awards will be presented at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in October. There will be 141 awardees this year.

Etana sets new date for Kenya concert after mix-up

9 December 2024

K'Shema Francis-Pitt

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Contributed by Rashona Fitz-Henley

Reggae songstress Etana is among a number of persons from the entertainment industry to receive National Honours.

Etana and Gospel singer Kevin Downswell have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.

Etana is being honoured for her contribution to reggae music whilst Downswell is being honoured for his contribution to gospel music locally and internationally.

The late Reggae Singer Garnett Silk will also be posthumously honored with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer for his contribution to reggae music.

Legendary Producer, King Jammy is also being honoured. He will be upgraded from officer to commander of the Order of Distinction for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s music industry and innovation in reggae and dancehall.

The honours and awards will be presented at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in October. There will be 141 awardees this year.

Etana sends love to Kenyans

27 June 2024

Viviene Stewart

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Contributed by Rashona Fitz-Henley

Reggae songstress Etana is among a number of persons from the entertainment industry to receive National Honours.

Etana and Gospel singer Kevin Downswell have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.

Etana is being honoured for her contribution to reggae music whilst Downswell is being honoured for his contribution to gospel music locally and internationally.

The late Reggae Singer Garnett Silk will also be posthumously honored with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer for his contribution to reggae music.

Legendary Producer, King Jammy is also being honoured. He will be upgraded from officer to commander of the Order of Distinction for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s music industry and innovation in reggae and dancehall.

The honours and awards will be presented at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in October. There will be 141 awardees this year.

Reggae Jam International’s inaugural Jamaica staging postponed

12 June 2024

Viviene Stewart

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Contributed by Rashona Fitz-Henley

Reggae songstress Etana is among a number of persons from the entertainment industry to receive National Honours.

Etana and Gospel singer Kevin Downswell have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.

Etana is being honoured for her contribution to reggae music whilst Downswell is being honoured for his contribution to gospel music locally and internationally.

The late Reggae Singer Garnett Silk will also be posthumously honored with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer for his contribution to reggae music.

Legendary Producer, King Jammy is also being honoured. He will be upgraded from officer to commander of the Order of Distinction for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s music industry and innovation in reggae and dancehall.

The honours and awards will be presented at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in October. There will be 141 awardees this year.

Etana, Alaine, Warrior King and more to celebrate Earth Hour

22 March 2024

K'Shema Francis-Pitt

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Contributed by Rashona Fitz-Henley

Reggae songstress Etana is among a number of persons from the entertainment industry to receive National Honours.

Etana and Gospel singer Kevin Downswell have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer.

Etana is being honoured for her contribution to reggae music whilst Downswell is being honoured for his contribution to gospel music locally and internationally.

The late Reggae Singer Garnett Silk will also be posthumously honored with the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer for his contribution to reggae music.

Legendary Producer, King Jammy is also being honoured. He will be upgraded from officer to commander of the Order of Distinction for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s music industry and innovation in reggae and dancehall.

The honours and awards will be presented at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in October. There will be 141 awardees this year.