Al Hamilton (journalist)

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Al Hamilton MBE is a Jamaican-born British journalist based in London. He was responsible for setting up the Commonwealth Sports Awards in 1980. He was awarded the MBE in the 2004 New Year Honours. [1]

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References

  1. United Kingdom: "No. 57155". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 31 December 2003. p. 25.