Ace disc jock Don Topping to be conferred with Order of Distinction
August 15, 2026
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In what many people consider the golden age of Jamaican radio, Don Topping was El Numero Uno — a fast-talking Disc Jockey with a gift for gab.
He was a mainstay at Radio Jamaica Limited (RJR) during the 1970s, when he shared airtime with other popular broadcasters including Marie Garth and Alan Magnus.
On August 6, the Jamaican government announced that it will award 81 year-old Topping the Order of Distinction (Commander class) for his contribution to broadcasting.
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