The Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) has recognised six Jamaicans for their lifelong service and contributions to the nation.

The honourees were recognised during the organisation’s annual Living Legacy Awards luncheon, held on November 3 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

This year’s distinguished recipients and their award categories were as follows:

- Dr Pauline Milbourn, awarded for Health in memory of Syringa Marshall-Burnett

- Kumar Sujanani, awarded for Business in memory of J Lester Spaulding

- Dr Lucien Jones, awarded for Philanthropy in memory of Michael Fraser

- Marva Bernard, awarded for Netball and Sport

- Hermine Metcalfe, awarded for Healthcare and Community Service

- Justice Seymour Panton, awarded for Law and Justice

Each honouree expressed heartfelt gratitude for being acknowledged by the CCRP and reaffirmed their commitment to serve and uplift the Jamaican people.

In her welcome address, Jean Lowrie-Chin, CCRP founder and executive chairperson, praised the actions taken in the Upper House of Parliament on October 25, to advance legislation for the care and protection of elderly Jamaicans.

“This milestone decision, supported across party lines, signifies an essential step forward in our ongoing journey to secure the rights and dignity of our senior citizens,” Lowrie-Chin said.

She welcomed the formation of a bipartisan special select committee to advance the legislation, stating CCRP’s readiness to assist in gathering stakeholder input for robust elder protection laws.

The CCRP Chairman also detailed the organization’s ongoing Hurricane Beryl Relief efforts and expressed her gratitude to CCRP’s parish representatives and volunteers who assisted in providing both essential supplies and messages of solidarity.

Lowrie-Chin also announced that a recent CCRP partnership with the National Dance Theatre Company raised over $790,000 towards repairs for elderly citizens’ homes in Manchester.

The CCRP Living Legacy Awards, marking its 11th staging this year, are an annual tradition that celebrates seniors aged 60 and over who have made outstanding contributions to the country’s development. These awards honour innovators and leaders whose tireless work has created lasting, positive impact.