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Jamaica Bids Farewell to Veteran Journalist Balford Henry at St Andrew Funeral

Veteran journalist Balford Henry was honoured at an October 10 St Andrew service. Minister Olivia Grange said she would pursue preservation of his writing with national cultural institutions.

Photo via Jamaica Gleaner · from Five decades on the beat: Remembering veteran journalist Balford Henry

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Updated Oct 12, 2026

Balford Henry, 74, died on September 14 after a brief illness and was honoured at an October 10 St Andrew funeral service.
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Mourners remembered his more than 50 years reporting politics, Parliament, entertainment and industry.
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Minister Olivia Grange said she would work with cultural institutions to preserve Henry’s writing.
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Oct 11, 2026

Balford Henry’s final byline

Veteran Jamaican journalist Balford Henry was remembered at a thanksgiving service in St Andrew for more than five decades of reporting on politics, entertainment and industry. Minister Olivia Grange said she will work with national cultural institutions to preserve his writing, while colleagues and family praised his integrity, research and lasting impact on Jamaican media.

Oct 10, 2026

Gov't officials, journalists pay last respect to Balford Henry

Government officials and media colleagues gathered at Kencot Christian Fellowship Church in St Andrew on Saturday for the funeral of veteran journalist Balford Henry. Among those attending were Olivia Grange, Tom Tavares Finson, Duane Smith, Press Association vice president Kimone Francis, and RJRGLEANER journalist Taneisha Mundle.

Oct 8, 2026

Five decades on the beat: Remembering veteran journalist Balford Henry

Veteran Jamaican journalist Balford Henry, who died on September 14 at age 74 after a brief illness, is being remembered for decades of trusted reporting from Parliament, industrial disputes and the entertainment industry. Colleagues and leaders say his disciplined, accurate work helped Jamaicans understand national issues, and his contributions earned national and international honours, including the Order of Distinction.

Oct 8, 2026

Funeral service for veteran journalist Balford Henry this Saturday

Veteran Jamaican journalist Balford Henry, 74, will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 10, after a funeral service at Kencot Christian Fellowship in St Andrew and burial at Dovecot Memorial Park in St Catherine. Henry died after a brief illness and is being remembered for more than 50 years covering politics, Parliament and culture, including award-winning work at The Gleaner and The Jamaica Observer.

Jamaica Bids Farewell to Veteran Journalist Balford Henry at St Andrew Funeral

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