Friday, June 16, 2006

MLA Moses Kirkconnell presents the Jamaican of the
Year award to Courtney Morrison

Courtney Morrison is the 2006/2007 Jamaican of the Year on Cayman Brac, it was announced at the annual "Jamaica Nite" celebrations on Saturday, 3 June.

This is awarded each year to a Jamaican living on the Brac in recognition of his or her invaluable service to the community, presented by the Jambrac Choral on behalf of the Jamaican Consulate Office.

Sister Islands MLA Moses Kirkconnell presented the award to Mr Morrison, whom he described as "my friend and a special person to me."

"He is the type of man who catches your eye, and whatever he is doing is done in a calm way, quickly and efficiently, so you don't realize the effort that he has put into the task until you try to do it yourself," said Mr Kirkconnell.

Mr Morrison, known for his proficiency as an air-conditioning expert and a local businessman, is also a keen sportsman, particularly when it comes to cricket and soccer, and is well liked throughout the community.

Mr Kirkconnell noted his ability to balance work, family and his Christian faith, and said, "I am truly a better person for knowing him."

The MLA also remarked on the strong ties between the local community of Cayman Brac and Jamaica.

"The older Brackers, who depended on Jamaica for so many things, know the value of the Jamaican community and Jamaica," he said.

He added that an important component of the bond between Jamaicans and Caymanians on the Brac was to make sure that the younger generations understand what Jamaica has done for the Cayman Islands.

He mentioned the many types of employment held by Jamaicans that are essential to our community, including doctors, nurses and tradesmen, and he thanked the Jamaicans gathered inside the Aston Rutty Civic Centre for the occasion on behalf of the Sister Islands community.

nicky@caymannetnews.com

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