Press Association of Jamaica

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.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Ruddy Allen of the Jamaica Observer, winner of the Hugh Crosskill/Raymond Sharpe Award for Sports Journalism – Print, sponsored by J. Wray & Nephew Limited, at the 2025 Press Association of Jamaica National Journalism Awards.

Allen was recognised for his compelling and consistent coverage of Jamaica’s sporting landscape, delivering insightful reporting that captured the depth, analysis and storytelling that define high-quality sports journalism.

Named in honour of legendary journalists Hugh Crosskill and Raymond Sharpe, the award celebrates excellence in sports reporting and the journalists who bring the stories behind Jamaica’s athletes and competitions to the public.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Kayon Raynor of Television Jamaica, winner of the Hugh Crosskill/Raymond Sharpe Award for Sports Journalism – Electronic, sponsored by J. Wray & Nephew Limited, at the 2025 Press Association of Jamaica National Journalism Awards.

Raynor was recognised for his reporting on “Jamaicans Switch to Turkey/Stadium Track Issues,” which examined key developments affecting Jamaica’s sporting landscape.

Named in honour of veteran journalists Hugh Crosskill and Raymond Sharpe, the award recognises excellence in sports reporting across electronic media. The judges described the submissions in this category as highly competitive, highlighting the strong standard of sports journalism in Jamaica. 

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Jovan Johnson of The Gleaner, winner of the Carlton Alexander Award for Business and Finance Journalism, sponsored by GraceKennedy Limited, at the 2025 Press Association of Jamaica National Journalism Awards.

Johnson was recognised for his outstanding body of work, including “Green Gold,” the FID Saga, and reporting on gaps in Jamaica’s procurement system, which examined critical issues affecting governance, public finance and accountability.

The award honours excellence in business and financial reporting and is named after Carlton Alexander, a respected leader in Jamaica’s commerce and industry. 

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Romardo Lyons, Jeovanni Heslop, Ivan Shaw, Aires Fagan, Stefan Murray, Marissa Jones and the All Angles Team of Television Jamaica, winners of the Award for Excellence in Reporting on Agriculture, sponsored by Red Stripe, at the 2025 Press Association of Jamaica National Journalism Awards.

The team was recognised for their impactful story “Red Alert: Sorrel and the Climate Challenge in Jamaica,” which examined the growing threat climate change poses to sorrel production and the wider agricultural sector.

According to the judges, the story was handled exceptionally well, combining facts, data, statistics and personal accounts from stakeholders to reveal a serious issue that demands urgent national attention.