By: Precious Mills
BASSETERRE (Friday 18th September 2020) — Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws, Chief of Staff at JNF General Hospital Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, and COVID-19 Task Force Chairman Abdias Samuel were among 15 nationals recognised with the Companion of Star of Merit award under the category ‘National Service in a crisis’ at the 2020 National Heroes Awards. PM Harris applauded the awardees “whose meritorious work has led to them being recognized.” Other awardees in categories including Medicine, Education, Religious Service and Community Service were also honoured with Companion of Star of Merit and Medal of Honour awards.