The historic King’s House in Jamaica will once again serve as the backdrop for the nation’s 2025 Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, a prestigious event coinciding with National Heroes’ Day. This annual ceremony, deeply rooted in Jamaican tradition, is a moment of national reflection and celebration, honoring individuals whose contributions have significantly enriched the country’s cultural, economic, and social fabric. Since the establishment of the National Honours and Awards Act in 1969, Jamaica has recognized exemplary service, bravery, scholarship, and community work through a structured system of orders, decorations, and awards. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, acting as chancellor of the orders, will confer these honors based on the prime minister’s recommendations. The ceremony, traditionally held on the third Monday in October, will this year honor 141 Jamaicans across various categories. Among the notable recipients are three individuals appointed to the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the fourth-highest national honor. Keith Duncan, Group CEO of JMMB Group and a government senator, is recognized for his transformative leadership in finance and social development. Desmond McKenzie, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, is honored for over four decades of public service, while Marlene Street Forrest, former managing director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, is celebrated for her role in elevating the JSE to global prominence. The 2025 honors list also includes distinguished figures such as track star Yohan Blake, author Olive Senior, and music producer Lloyd “King Jammy” James. Additionally, 13-year-old Adrian Ellis will receive the Badge of Honour for Gallantry for his heroic actions in saving a classmate’s life. This year’s ceremony underscores the diversity and vibrancy of Jamaican achievement, highlighting acts of courage, leadership, and service across generations.