KINGSTON – The Press Affiliation of Jamaica (PAJ) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist Owen James, a pioneering drive in enterprise journalism whose profession spanned almost 5 a long time. James is remembered as a trailblazer who remodeled the native media panorama by means of his dedication to high quality reporting and mentorship of future generations.
James started his illustrious profession on the Gleaner Firm, ultimately rising to change into editor of The Star, the place he performed a pivotal function in shaping journalism in Jamaica. Within the early Nineteen Eighties, whereas serving on the Jamaica Broadcasting Company (JBC), he was instrumental in nurturing a era of journalists who’ve since made important contributions to the business.
Recognizing a urgent want for a larger deal with enterprise information, James pioneered a sequence of groundbreaking programmes on Tv Jamaica and CVM Tv. His initiatives included acclaimed reveals resembling A Ray of Hope, The Enterprise Day, The Enterprise Assessment, and On a Private Be aware. His later undertaking, The Owen James Report, additional cemented his repute as a frontrunner in monetary journalism, providing in-depth evaluation and insights that resonated with audiences throughout the nation.
PAJ President Dashan Hendricks prolonged heartfelt condolences to James’ household, pals, and colleagues, describing him as an revolutionary mentor and staunch advocate for high quality journalism. “Owen James was not solely a revered journalist but in addition a guiding gentle for numerous media professionals. His legacy will proceed to encourage future generations of reporters and editors,” Hendricks mentioned.
Because the nation mourns the lack of certainly one of its media luminaries, the contributions of Owen James stand as a long-lasting testomony to his ardour for journalism and his dedication to elevating the requirements of enterprise reporting in Jamaica.
