JNHT AWARDS IRIE FM

IRIE FM has been recognized by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust for its contribution to promoting Jamaica’s heritage.

Irie Fm’s flagship programme‘Running African’ and the ground breaking ‘In Search Of’ Series’ were both awarded by the JNHT, as part of Trust’s heritage celebration.

The awards ceremony took place on the grounds of the trust on Thursday, October 22 and saw former Prime Minister Edward Seaga being honoured for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s heritage.

Other awardees included former chair of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust and the Jamaica National Bicentenary Committee Professor Verene Shepherd.

They were both awarded for their invaluable contribution to Jamaica’s culture and heritage.

During heritage week the Jamaica National Heritage Trust along with other agencies staged several activities across the island last week to commemorate heritage week.