Monday, November 2, 2026

The 32nd Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Hall of Fame Gala took place on Thursday, October 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel. The black-tie affair brought together leaders from across business, Government, and civil society to celebrate the induction of Guardsman Group founder and Executive Chairman Kenneth Benjamin into the PSOJ Hall of Fame, which recognises individuals whose leadership, innovation, and enduring impact have helped shape Jamaica’s economic and business landscape.

Siblings Nicholas (left), Brandon (second right) and Brooke showed up in full support of their father, PSOJ Hall of Fame inductee Kenneth Benjamin. Garfield Robinson

PSOJ President Patrick Hylton (fifth right) presented 32nd Hall of Fame inductee Kenneth Benjamin (centre) with his citation, as family members gathered to share in the milestone. Joining in the moment were (from left) son Nicholas, deputy executive chairman, Guardsman Group; brother in-law, former PNP vice-president Dr Wykeham McNeill; partner Aloima Suarez; sister Sheila Benjamin McNeill; daughter Brooke, interior designer; daughter-in-law Yasmin Benjamin, group HR executive, ICD Group; niece Ashleigh Eeman,co-founder, AVLM International Ltd; son-in-law Benjamin Hodara, CEO, Isratech Jamaica Ltd; and son Benjamin, student.Garfield Robinson

Benjamin’s induction marks another milestone in a distinguished career defined by resilience, expansion, and nation-building. Most recent inductees include the former Group CEO of GraceKennedy Limited, the late Don Wehby in 2025, Sagicor Group President & CEO Christopher Zacca in 2024, and PSOJ past-president Howard Mitchell in 2023.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) joined PSOJ Hall of Fame’s 32nd inductee Kenny Benjamin (left) and his son, Guardsman Group Deputy Executive Chairman Nicholas Benjamin, for a photo-op. Garfield Robinson

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As guests at The Jamaica Pegasus ballroom rose to their feet in salute of Kenneth Benjamin, partner Aloima Suarez stole a quick kiss before he took the stage to receive his PSOJ Hall of Fame citation. (Garfield Robinson)

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