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2012 National Biennial
The National Biennial Exhibition is on at the National Gallery of Jamaica. The exhibition features 126 works by 86 artists. The public is invited to view the exhibition Tuesdays through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The exhibition will run until March 9, 2013.
Citation – Prof. Sylvia Wynter
The Council of the Institute of Jamaica is pleased to admit as a Fellow of the Institute of Jamaica Professor Emerita the Hon. Sylvia Wynter, OJ In recognition of her pre-eminence in the field of Literature and Cultural Studies Sylvia Wynter won the Jamaica Centenary Scholarship to King’s College, [...]
Citation – Dr. Barbara Gloudon
The Council of the Institute of Jamaica is pleased to admit as a Fellow of the Institute of Jamaica Dr. the Hon. Barbara Gloudon, OJ, OD, Hon. LLD In recognition of her pre-eminence in the field of Journalism and Cultural Heritage Barabara Gloudon’s eventful journey to national service and public [...]
Dr. the Hon. Barbara Gloudon, OJ, OD, Hon LLD
Fellow of the Institute of Jamaica Link to citation Dr. Barbara Gloudon is one of Jamaica’s most respected senior journalists. She is the host of RJR’s premier call in programme Hotline. Her career began at the Gleaner, where she was Features Editor, then Editor of the Star newspaper. After a stint as Deputy Director of [...]
Prof. Emerita the Hon. Sylvia Wynter, OJ
Fellow of the Institute of Jamaica Link to citation Prof. Sylvia Wynter is a Jamaican novelist, dramatist, critic and writer of essays. She was educated at the St. Andrew High School for Girls and in 1946 was awarded the Jamaica Centenary Scholarship for Girls, which took her to King's College London, to read for [...]
IOJ 2012 Induction
Prof Sylvia Wynter Dr Barbara Gloudon The governing body of the Institute of Jamaica is the Council, which is made up of eminent members of academia, who are elected by the Government of Jamaica. The Institute of Jamaica Act section 17 prescribes the election of Fellows of the Institute: Persons appearing [...]
Mr. Frank Gordon, OD Historian and Garveyite celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday March 22, 2012
Mr. Frank Gordon, OD Celebrating his 90th birthday on Thursday March 22, 2012 Frank Gordon ‘s longevity is enough to title him an institution. However, Mr. Gordon is also widely regarded as a Historian and Garveyite and is also credited as having been an active member in the 1930’s labour movement that changed the [...]
2011 Citations
Citations: Cynthia Patricia Noble Hazel Campbell Sharon Leach Dr. Lawrence Williams Hedley Jones Trevor Nairne Dr. Tracey A. Lincoln Omari Ra
2011 Musgave Medal Awardees unveiled
Eight to receive prestigious 2011 Musgrave Medals On Wednesday October 12, 2011, eight distinguished Jamaicans will receive The Institute of Jamaica prestigious award, the Musgrave medal-one Gold, four Silver and three Bronze. The eight will be recognized for notable success in their work in the literary, scientific and artistic fields at the annual ceremony starting [...]