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September 13, 2012

PHOTO: Music to the GG’s ears

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (centre, front row), flanked by Dr Nigel Clarke (left), chairman of the National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica, and Barry Chisholm of Supreme Ventures Foundation with members of the visiting Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) during a courtesy call at King’s House, yesterday. The RPO is on a seven-day visit to the island. The Supreme Ventures Foundation is one of the sponsors of the visit. The other sponsors are telecommunications company Digicel Jamaica and NCB Capital Markets/NCB Visa Card.

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