Two Jamaicans on King Charles’ birthday honours list

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Lester HindsJournalist at Jamaica Gleaner

June 16, 2026

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Two Jamaicans on King Charles’ birthday honours list

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Jamaicans Sir Patrick Vernon and Dame Beverley Lindsay are among the honourees on King Charles’ 2026 birthday list.

Vernon, who currently serves on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council for United Kingdom (UK) South, was honoured for his contribution to racial equity, health equity and to social justice.

Lindsay was honoured for her service to the West Midlands and to charity.

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