In honour of National Hero Sam Sharpe

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May 24, 2018

In honour of National Hero Sam Sharpe

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange (right) lays a wreath at the shrine of National Hero Samuel Sharpe at National Heroes Park in Kingston during a floral tribute ceremony Wednesday — Labour Day. The occasion marked the 186th anniversary of the national hero’s hanging for his part in the 1831/32 Christmas slave rebellion. (Photo: JIS)

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