Westmoreland JPs, Icon Importers recognised for outstanding community leadership

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Justices of the Peace (JPs) who have provided long service were lauded for their exceptional commitment and resilience during the inaugural Westmoreland Justices of the Peace Association of Jamaica Limited Awards Gala and Banquet, held at the Negril Hills Golf Club on Saturday evening.

Among the evening’s most notable honourees was 78-year-old educator Joselyn Stephens, who has served the people of Westmoreland as a JP for the past 42 years. Stephens told Observer Online that while the voluntary service is quite challenging, one has to be committed.

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“You have to be committed to serve your community and the people in general. Those you know, and sometimes you’ll find a few who come, but because they have their identification and so on and you can link that with them are genuine, you will serve them,” stated Stephens.