# Senators hail Balford Henry as journalism stalwart - Jamaica Observer

> Over a career spanning more than five decades, he worked with both The Gleaner and the Jamaica Observer, served as a consulting editor at the Jamaica Information Service and held media positions in New York, including with the New York Daily News and WLIB Radio.

- Published: 2026-09-25T17:32:30.370Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T17:32:30.370Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Balford Henry, Best Story award for his coverage of Bob Marley’s funeral in 1981, Jamaica Information Service, Jamaica Observer, New York Daily News, Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer (2011) for distinguished service to journalism, The Gleaner, WLIB Radio, coverage of Parliament, coverage of labour relations, first began sitting in the chamber in 1974, fixture of Parliament

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- 2026-09-25T17:32:30.370Z - Jamaica Observer: [Senators hail Balford Henry as journalism stalwart - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/25/senators-hail-balford-henry-journalism-stalwart/)

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