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Jamaica first observed National Heroes' Day on October 20, 1969, establishing an annual occasion to honour the individuals whose sacrifices and contributions helped shape our nation's struggles for freedom, justice, equality and national development.
Earlier that year, the National Honours and Awards Act came into effect on July 18, establishing the legal framework for Jamaica's national honours system, within which the Order of National Hero still stands as the highest honour.
#NationalHeroesDay
The 38th staging of our National Reading Competition culminated in a memorable Awards Ceremony, where five National Champions were crowned.
From parish libraries to the national stage, these readers demonstrated the power of dedication, determination and a love for reading.
As we celebrate their achievements, we also celebrate every reader who made this season one to remember.
Together We Read, Together We Rise. 🇯🇲📖
#NRC2026 #TogetherWeReadTogetherWeRise
As Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2025 and JLS Reading Ambassador 2025/2026, Miss Brithney Clarke brought her vision for Read. Speak. Lead. to youth across Jamaica, creating spaces for them to build confidence through literacy, and develop leadership skills.
Take a look at some of the moments captured during the 2026 National Reading Competition Quiz Finals
Missed the Children's Quiz Finals?
Tune into TVJ for the rebroadcast on Thursday, September 3 at 9:00 a.m.
Be sure to watch the adults go head to head on Tuesday, September 8 at 5:30 p.m. with a rebroadcast on Thursday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m.
#NRC2026
🏆 Meet our 2026 National Reading Competition Champions!📚✨
Haley Clarke, 15–20; Yash Makhijani, 9–11; Liam Williams, 6–8; Yendi Burke, 12–14; Sashana Campbell, 21 & Over
Join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements
#NRC2026 #TogetherWeReadTogetherWeRise
From Set to Screen! 📺✨
The stage is set, the finalists are ready, and the competition is on!
See highlights from the National Reading Competition Quiz Finals at TVJ Studios, where Jamaica’s top readers went head-to-head, putting their knowledge to the test.
Tune into TVJ to see our readers compete for the National Champion title and thousands in cash and prizes!
Save the Dates:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
Reb. September 3, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
Reb. September 10, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.
The National Reading Competition is coming to your screens!
Tune into TVJ to see our readers compete for the National Champion title and thousands in cash and prizes.
Don’t miss a moment of the excitement — gather the family, tune in and celebrate Jamaica’s readers! 🇯🇲📚
Meet The Sponsors: Television Jamaica📺✨
As a trusted voice in Jamaican media, Television Jamaica (TVJ) understands the power of reading, research and storytelling.
As a proud media partner of our National Reading Competition, TVJ continues to support the shared goal of encouraging Jamaicans of all ages to read more, explore new ideas and strengthen the skills that help build responsible and informed citizens.
We are grateful for TVJ’s partnership and their commitment to amplifying the importance of reading across Jamaica.
Together We Read, Together We Rise.
#MeetTheSponsors #NRC2026