PROF Kenneth Ramchand, Prof Selwyn Cudjoe and the late former THA secretary Hochoy Charles were this year's recipients of the nation's highest honour – the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT).

The trio were among 30 people and organisations/group recognised for outstanding service to TT at the National Awards held on September 24 at Queen's Hall, St Ann's.

Electrician Akil De Vignes who went viral on social media, after his daring rescue of a four-year-old boy that was in danger of falling about 60 feet from a Ferris wheel at MovieTowne was among the awardees. De Vignes who received the Hummingbird Medal (Bronze) for gallantry said he felt a sense of pride and joy upon learning he will be receiving a national award.