It was once again time for The Gleaner to say thanks to staff who have served the company for periods up to 40 years. The annual Long-Service Awards luncheon was held at the company's 7 North Street office in Kingston on Monday.

Judith Silvera is all dolled up to celebrate 20 years of service to The Gleaner Company at its annual Long-Service Awards function held at the Gleaner's North Street office on Monday.

Why is television reporter Kathy Davis (Janet Silvera) being chased by Matthew Robinson (Peter Lloyd) in the new season of 'The Blackburns'? Stay tuned! - Contributed

A proud Sonia Barr poses with her Optimist of the Year award at the recent ceremony for the Optimist Club of Barbican Pines 2008/2009 Administration held at Knutsford Court hotel in St Andrew. - Colin Hamilton/freelance photographer

Dionne Sicard (right) receives her certificate for 10 years of service to The Gleaner Company, from Kerrie Baylis (left), Miss Jamaica World 2009, as retiree, Chris Roberts, looks on. - Peta-Gaye Clachar/Freelance Photographer

Kamal Bankay (right) shows Alan Barnes, Red Stripe's managing director, how to greet with the 'thumb flick' at Digicel's Golden Celebration for Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser at the Quad on Sunday. - Colin Hamilton/freelance photographer