The Tribune

THE Tribune continues its coverage of Mount Tabor Full Gospel Church’s choice of ‘40 Fathers’ to mark the 40th Anniversary of Independence with the church’s profile of Wendall Jones, who has contributed to the changing face of journalism in The Bahamas.

Mr Jones began his career as a journalist with The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas in 1972. He is married to the former Erma Hepburn and is the father of four daughters and two sons.

Mr Jones was given the Silver Jubilee Award – the nation’s highest award – in recognition of his Outstanding Contribution to National Development in Broadcasting.

Mr Jones was named a Paul Harris Fellow by The Rotary Foundation International and was recognised by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for his achievements in the area of media.

He was named the McHari Institute Publisher of the Year in 2002; the Acklins Business Professional of the Year and the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year for 2003.

Mr Jones has also been awarded two Honorary Degrees; one a Doctorate in Humane Letters from Virginia University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and the other a Doctorate in Literature from Virginia Seminary of Christian Education. In 2004, he received a Special Award from The Central Bank of The Bahamas in recognition of contributions to the Bahamian community.

In 2005, he received the Leadership and Communication award from Toastmasters Clubs in The Bahamas. His leisure pursuits include reading and painting.