George William Gordon
George William Gordon was a Jamaican assemblyman and civil rights advocate known for his vocal opposition to the colonial government, particularly in relation to corruption and the exploitation of the Jamaican populace.
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George William Gordon was honoured for championing the cause of poor blacks.
Garth Rattray | What would our National Heroes think of us today? | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-10-26
George William Gordon advocated boldly for justice in support of the people’s cause and was martyred for standing up for the people.
Mark Golding: Choose empathy over anger, unity over division, hope over despair | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-20
George William Gordon's faith in fairness and good governance reminds us that leadership must serve the people, not power.
Dr Andrew Holness: Let's honour the living heroes among us | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-20
George William Gordon, businessman and politician, championed the rights of the poor and became a martyr to his convictions.
Tribute: In the footsteps of the brave | Art & LeisureJamaica· 2025-10-19
George William Gordon was a landowning politician and a great associate of Paul Bogle.
Bogle and Gordon changed the government indirectly | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-18
George William Gordon was arrested and hanged during the Morant Bay Rebellion.
Peter Espeut | Old ways die hard | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-17
George William Gordon was executed after speaking out for justice during the Morant Bay Rebellion.
Morant Bay 1865: The cry for justice and the blood it bought | Art & LeisureJamaica· 2025-10-12
The letter he wrote to his wife from his prison cell the night before his death is a literary gem which deserves compulsory reading in schools.
Lance Neita | The true Gordon House legacy | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-10
George William Gordon was executed during the suppression of the Morant Bay Rebellion.
Peter Espeut | An advantage of colonialism | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-11
George William Gordon was evangelised by Rev James Phillippo and played a significant role in advocating for land rights.
Patricia Green | Conserving heritage akin to serving God | In FocusJamaica· 2025-04-20
George William Gordon was executed for his role in the Morant Bay Rebellion.
Religious Leadership and Social Justice
Guyana· 2025-04-14
George William Gordon, assemblyman for St. Thomas-in-the-East, sent a response to Secretary Cardwell accusing the government of corruption.
Peter Espeut | Remember the Underhill meetings | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-02-14
