Press Association of Jamaica

27/09/2026

Meet the new Executive

Congratulations to Tyrone Reid, Kimberley Hibbert, Kimone Francis, Dashan Hendricks, Neika Lewis, Javaughn Keyes, Jovan Johnson, Zahra Burton and Janet Silvera.

A free press: oxygen of democracy.

27/09/2026

Tyrone Reid, Managing Editor at , has been elected President of the Press Association of Jamaica.

"This whole business of press freedom, it's important business, it's serious business."

He leads a nine-member Executive for 2026–2028.

27/09/2026

Tyrone Reid is the new President of the Press Association of Jamaica.

The award-winning investigative journalist and Managing Editor at CVM Television was elected at today's Annual General Meeting, held at the PAJ's headquarters in St Andrew. He leads a nine-member Executive for a two-year term.

"This whole business of press freedom, it's important business, it's serious business," Reid said after his election.

Reid was Jamaica's Journalist of the Year in 2015, is a two-time UNFPA Caribbean Media Award recipient, and has won more individual awards than any other journalist in the Jamaica Broilers Group Fair Play Awards.

A free press: oxygen of democracy.

24/03/2026

14/03/2026

An unforgettable night celebrating the very best of Jamaican journalism.

Following the 2025 National Journalism Awards, awardees, media professionals and industry partners gathered to continue the celebration at the official After Party, proudly sponsored by Sagicor.

Special thanks to S Hotel Kingston for hosting the awards and providing an exceptional venue for an evening dedicated to recognising excellence, impact and integrity in journalism.

Congratulations again to all the winners and nominees who continue to uphold the highest standards of the profession.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Kimone Francis of The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited, winner of the Journalist of the Year Award, sponsored by Supreme Ventures Group, at the 2025 Press Association of Jamaica National Journalism Awards.

Francis was recognised for an exceptional body of work that demonstrated strong reporting, depth of analysis and a sustained commitment to journalism in the public interest.

The Journalist of the Year Award is among the highest honours presented by the Press Association of Jamaica, recognising a journalist whose work has made a significant impact through excellence, integrity and dedication to the craft.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Amoy Harriott of Television Jamaica, winner of the Young Journalist of the Year Award, sponsored by Supreme Ventures Group, at the 2025 Press Association of Jamaica National Journalism Awards.

Harriott was recognised for her strong body of work and commitment to impactful storytelling, demonstrating the professionalism, curiosity and journalistic excellence that define the next generation of Jamaica’s media leaders.

The Young Journalist of the Year Award celebrates emerging journalists who have already begun making a significant mark in the profession through high-quality reporting and dedication to the craft.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Jovan Johnson and Livern Barrett of The Gleaner, winners of the President’s Award for Investigative Journalism, sponsored by Supreme Ventures Group, at the 2025 Press Association of Jamaica National Journalism Awards.

The pair was recognised for their outstanding investigative reporting that exposed critical national issues and demonstrated the depth, persistence and public-interest focus that define impactful investigative journalism.

The President’s Award for Investigative Journalism honours work that goes beyond surface reporting. It recognises journalists who dig deeper, uncover hidden truths and hold institutions accountable through rigorous investigation.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Jovan Johnson of The Gleaner, winner of the Hector Bernard/Theodore Sealy Award for News Journalism – Print, sponsored by GraceKennedy Limited, at the 2025 Press Association of Jamaica National Journalism Awards.

Johnson was recognised for his impactful reporting that demonstrated strong investigative depth, clarity and commitment to public-interest journalism in the print medium.

Named in honour of distinguished journalists Hector Bernard and Theodore Sealy, the award recognises excellence in news reporting and celebrates journalists whose work informs the public and strengthens democratic discourse.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Racquel Porter and Uton West of Television Jamaica, winners of the Hector Bernard/Theodore Sealy Award for News Journalism – Electronic, sponsored by GraceKennedy Limited, at the 2025 Press Association of Jamaica National Journalism Awards.

The pair was recognised for their impactful reporting that demonstrated strong journalistic judgement, depth of investigation and compelling storytelling in broadcast news.

Named in honour of distinguished journalists Hector Bernard and Theodore Sealy, the award recognises excellence in electronic news journalism and celebrates work that strengthens public understanding of issues affecting Jamaica.