Maroon celebration
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January 8, 2019

Maroon celebration

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange in conversation with Prime Minister Andrew Holness (left) and Colonel Ferron Williams of the Accompong Maroons at the celebration of the 281st signing of the treaty with the British and the birthday of Captain Kojo in Accompong Town, St Elizabeth, on Sunday. (Photo: JIS)

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