Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a wreath at the shrine of Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (August 17), to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth. Marcus Garvey, who is Jamaica’s first National Hero, was born in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on August 17, 1887. During his career, Garvey travelled extensively throughout many countries, observing the poor working and living conditions of black people. In 1914, he started the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in Jamaica. He was conferred with the Order of the National Hero in 1969.
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), engages with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Leader of the Opposi.tion, Mark Golding, prior to the start of a floral tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (August 17), to commemorate of the 135th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Dr. Julius Garvey (right), son of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Occasion was a floral tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (August 17), to commemorate the 135th anniversary of Garvey’s birth.
Last Updated: August 18, 2022
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