Tiana Shantae Dinham, Jamaica’s 2026 Rhodes Scholar from Maryland in Hanover, was honoured at a civic ceremony in Bustamante Square in Lucea on Friday. Family, friends, and members of the wider community gathered to celebrate her success.

The ceremony, which culminated in Dinham receiving the keys to the town of Lucea from the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC), marked the first in a series of events recognising her academic achievement and excellence.

Also on Friday, a sign was unveiled in her honour on Main Street, Lucea. A gala dinner followed on Saturday at the Grand Palladium Hotel, and Sunday featured a service at the Lucea United Church, celebrating her success and seeking divine guidance for her future endeavours. The weekend concluded with a community day at her alma mater, Maryland Primary School.