Rev Ashley Smith worthy of OJ

Dear Editor,

The decision to confer the Order of Jamaica on Reverend Ashley Smith is indeed a fitting tribute and highest recognition for the outstanding contribution that he has made to the history and development of Jamaica. His well-documented contribution to the intellectual political thought which has shaped Jamaica's socio-political history is also noteworthy.

Even more significantly, his excellent scholarly contribution to the work of the Presbyterian Church and, theology in general, has earned him local, regional and international recognition which is well deserved.

More importantly, his humility and love for humanity and care for the advancement of the welfare of the people of Jamaica and his intellectual and humanitarian posture on social issues has benefited this country and its leaders in the post-independence era.

Reverend Smith will forever be acknowledged, not only as an eminent theologian and scholar, but also as a visionary who guided our leaders in the way of social conscience and nation building.

Phillipa Lawrence

St Andrew

Rev Ashley Smith worthy of OJ

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