The executive of the Press Association of Jamaica wants to place on record our warmest congratulations on the national award with which Desmond Allen was recently conferred.
We are especially proud to know that a former president of our association has been honoured in this way. His contributions to the field of journalism over the years are too numerous to mention, but the comprehensive and fascinating profiles of prominent Jamaicans, and the media critiques as The Spike spring readily to mind.
His work over the years has impressed many, and we are pleased to join with all those congratulating him on being recognised by your country.
Dionne Jackson Miller
President
Press Association of Jamaica
Dear Editor,
It is with great pleasure that I join the Jamaica Observer family and the wider media fraternity in congratulating Desmond Allen, founding editor of the newspaper, on being conferred with the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) this year.
Desmond has earned for himself many accolades for his outstanding work in media but a national award is indeed a fitting recognition of his immense contribution to the field of Journalism spanning over four decades.
A well respected media veteran, Desmond has had vast experience in the print and electronic media, having held senior positions with both local newspapers, the government news agency, and was a correspondent for international media agencies including the Inter Press Service Third World News Agency (IPS) and the Spanish News Agency. Desmond has also had the privilege of serving his colleagues in the capacity of General Secretary of the Association of Caribbean Media Workers and here at home as president of the Press Association of Jamaica.
Desmond is renowned for his inspirational personality profile series The Desmond Allen Interviews. It was, however, his column The Spike that helped to raise the standard among his fellow journalists and keep them on their toes as he gave useful pointers to improve their craft. He is a fine example to young journalists who can learn much from him, his style and professionalism.
As a former minister with responsibility for information in the Bruce Golding-led JLP Administration, I had occasion to interact with Desmond on media matters and we have continued to enjoy a good working relationship.
I trust that Desmond will be able to dedicate and share with us many more years of his enormous knowledge and experience and wish for him continued excellence and achievement in his career.
Congratulations, Desmond, on a well deserved award and much success for the future.
Daryl Vaz, MP
West Portland
PAJ, Vaz send OD congrats to Desmond Allen
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We are especially proud to know that a former president of our association has been honoured in this way. His contributions to the field of journalism over the years are too numerous to mention, but the comprehensive and fascinating profiles of prominent Jamaicans, and the media critiques as The Spike spring readily to mind.
His work over the years has impressed many, and we are pleased to join with all those congratulating him on being recognised by your country.
Dionne Jackson Miller
President
Press Association of Jamaica
Dear Editor,
It is with great pleasure that I join the Jamaica Observer family and the wider media fraternity in congratulating Desmond Allen, founding editor of the newspaper, on being conferred with the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) this year.
Desmond has earned for himself many accolades for his outstanding work in media but a national award is indeed a fitting recognition of his immense contribution to the field of Journalism spanning over four decades.
A well respected media veteran, Desmond has had vast experience in the print and electronic media, having held senior positions with both local newspapers, the government news agency, and was a correspondent for international media agencies including the Inter Press Service Third World News Agency (IPS) and the Spanish News Agency. Desmond has also had the privilege of serving his colleagues in the capacity of General Secretary of the Association of Caribbean Media Workers and here at home as president of the Press Association of Jamaica.
Desmond is renowned for his inspirational personality profile series The Desmond Allen Interviews. It was, however, his column The Spike that helped to raise the standard among his fellow journalists and keep them on their toes as he gave useful pointers to improve their craft. He is a fine example to young journalists who can learn much from him, his style and professionalism.
As a former minister with responsibility for information in the Bruce Golding-led JLP Administration, I had occasion to interact with Desmond on media matters and we have continued to enjoy a good working relationship.
I trust that Desmond will be able to dedicate and share with us many more years of his enormous knowledge and experience and wish for him continued excellence and achievement in his career.
Congratulations, Desmond, on a well deserved award and much success for the future.
Daryl Vaz, MP
West Portland
PAJ, Vaz send OD congrats to Desmond Allen
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