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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.
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.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Marcus Garvey

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), consoles Gwendolyn White McKnight, mother of Kemisha Wright, who, along with her four children, were murdered at their home in Cocoa Piece Clarendon on June 21. Both were at the funeral service held for the deceased, held on Sunday (July 31), at Clarendon College in the parish.
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), consoles Gwendolyn White McKnight, mother of Kemisha Wright, who, along with her four children, were murdered at their home in Cocoa Piece Clarendon on June 21. Both were at the funeral service held for the deceased, held on Sunday (July 31), at Clarendon College in the parish.

PHOTO: Mrs. Juliet Holness Consoles Gwendolyn McKnight, Mother of the Slain Clarendon Woman
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, at the official residence of the Japanese Ambassador in St. Andrew on Tuesday (July 12). The late former Prime Minister died on Friday (July 8) after being shot while giving a campaign speech in Nara, Japan.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, at the official residence of the Japanese Ambassador in St. Andrew on Tuesday (July 12). The late former Prime Minister died on Friday (July 8) after being shot while giving a campaign speech in Nara, Japan.

PHOTOS: Senator Campbell Signs Condolence Book for Shinzo Abe
Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry signs the condolence book for late former Minister of Tourism, Francis Tulloch at Gordon House on Tuesday (July 12) . Looking on (from left) are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert and President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson.
Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry signs the condolence book for late former Minister of Tourism, Francis Tulloch at Gordon House on Tuesday (July 12) . Looking on (from left) are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert and President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson.

PHOTOS: US Ambassador Signs Condolence Book for Late Francis Tulloch
Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks in the Senate on Friday (July 8).
Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks in the Senate on Friday (July 8).

Senate Pays Tribute to Shinzo Abe

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, prepares to place a wreath at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a floral tribute ceremony at National Heroes Park in downtown Kingston, on Saturday (May 28). The ceremony was held to commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the birth of Mr. Seaga, who was Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister.
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National Heroes Park to Receive Facelift

The area reserved at National Heroes Park in downtown Kingston for interring Jamaicans making outstanding contributions to the country is to receive a facelift that transforms the historic site into a space better reflecting the nation’s appreciation for these persons.  This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who indicated that “very soon this park will be...
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Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith places flowers on the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer. Occasion was a floral tribute held at National Heroes Park on May 18, to mark the 99th anniversary of his birth.
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PHOTOS: Floral Tribute For Hugh Shearer

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith places flowers on the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer. Occasion was a floral tribute held at National Heroes Park on May 18, to mark the 99th anniversary of his birth.
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Daughter of the late Parliamentarian and Cabinet Minister, Dr. Paul Robertson, Damali Robertson (centre), pays tribute to her father at the official funeral held on Saturday (March 12), at the University Chapel in Mona, St. Andrew. Also pictured are granddaughter, Nilaja Robertson Thompson (left), and grandson, Osaze Robertson Stewart (right).
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Dr. Robertson Remembered As A Gentleman And Patriot

Late former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament, Dr. Paul Douglas Robertson, has been eulogised as a decent gentlemen and patriot, who served the country with kindness and integrity. At an official funeral held on Saturday (March 12) at the University Chapel in St. Andrew, which was attended by members of government and the opposition, along with family, friends and...
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Assistant General Secretary of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU), Collin Virgo, lays flowers at the birthplace of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, at Blenheim, Hanover, commemorating his 138th birthday on February 24.
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Bustamante Remembered

On the 138th anniversary of his birth, National Hero and former Prime Minister, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, was remembered for his tireless advocacy for human and civil rights on behalf of the Jamaican people. Several dignitaries and well-wishers gathered at his birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover, on Thursday, February 24 to celebrate (via a floral tribute) the life of...
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