Grange mourns passing of veteran journalist Balford Henry

September 14, 2026

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange says she is saddened by the passing of veteran Jamaican journalist Balford Henry.

He was a senior reporter at the Jamaica Observer.

In a statement on Monday, Grange described Henry as “a first-rate journalist” who was committed to his craft.

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