Sam Sharpe awardees
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October 18, 2017

Sam Sharpe awardees

Mayor of Montego Bay Councillor Homer Davis (fifth left) with the seven recipients of the 2017 Sam Sharpe Awards following the National Heroes Day Salute, Civic and Awards Ceremony, held in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, on Monday. The awardees from left are: Adrian Anglin, industry and commerce; Monique Archibald, community service; Winston Duhaney, community service; Trevor Suckram, community service; Dwayne Gibbs, national security; Charles Hall, community service; and Alissa Spence, community service.

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