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Salute to the Heroes and National Heroes Park (Photos)

October 19, 2026
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Salute to the Heroes and National Heroes Park (Photos)
Photo: Dave Reid
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pays his respects to National Hero, Rt Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, at the National Hero's monument at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday (Oct. 19). Looking on is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre). Occasion was the National Heroes Day Salute to the Heroes ceremony, which preceded the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards at King's
Salute to the Heroes and National Heroes Park (Photos)
Photo: Dave Reid
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the monument of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday (Oct. 19). He is accompanied by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. The National Heroes Day Salute to the Heroes ceremony preceded the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards at King's House.
Salute to the Heroes and National Heroes Park (Photos)
Photo: Dave Reid
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), observes while Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, places flowers at the monument of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Norman Manley. Occasion was the annual Salute to the Heroes ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday (Oct. 19).
Salute to the Heroes and National Heroes Park (Photos)
Photo: Dave Reid
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, looks on as Senate President, Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, lowers his head in respect at the monument of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Paul Bogle, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday (Oct. 19). The National Heroes Day Salute to the Heroes ceremony preceded the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards at King's House.
Salute to the Heroes and National Heroes Park (Photos)
Photo: Dave Reid
Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, prepares to lay a floral tribute at the monument of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday (Oct. 19). The National Heroes Day Salute to the Heroes ceremony preceded the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards at King's House.
Salute to the Heroes and National Heroes Park (Photos)
Photo: Dave Reid
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), looks on as Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, lays a bouquet of flowers at the monument of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Nanny of the Maroons.   Occasion was the annual Salute to the Heroes ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday (Oct. 19).
Last Updated: October 19, 2026