MORE than six decades after helping to pioneer Jamaica’s National Insurance Scheme (NIS), the late Lynden Newland was honoured in a full circle moment on Tuesday as the building housing the agency he helped shape was officially renamed in his honour.

The ceremony, held at 14 National Heroes’ Circle in St Andrew, formed part of a naming and dedication exercise hosted by the Ministry of Labour Social Security in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, to recognise Newland’s contribution to Jamaica’s social protection system.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Stephen Newland said the honour represented more than recognition of an individual, but acknowledgement of ideas and service that transcended generations.