Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, receives a copy of 'Chief Takyi – Breaker of Chains' from author, Enoch Takyi, during the third Annual Tacky Day celebrations at the St. Mary Parish Library in Port Maria on Monday (April 8). The event was held to honour the courageous acts of Chief Takyi [Tacky], who led the 1760 slave rebellion in Jamaica.
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second left) and Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson (left), look on as Custos of St. Mary, Errol Johnson (right), exchanges greetings with author, Enoch Takyi (second right), during the Tacky Day celebrations at the St. Mary Parish Library in Port Maria on Monday (April 8). Tacky Day serves as a tribute to the bravery and leadership of Chief Takyi [Tacky], who led the 1760 slave rebellion in Jamaica.St. Mary artist, Jah Trend, performs during the third Annual Tacky Day celebrations at the St. Mary Parish Library in Port Maria on Monday (April 8). Tacky Day serves as a tribute to the bravery and leadership of Chief Takyi [Tacky], who led the 1760 slave rebellion in Jamaica.
Last Updated: April 11, 2024
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