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Happy 60th!
Executive Editor-Publications at the Jamaica Observer, Vernon Davidson cuts his birthday cake with several women from the Editorial Department during a surprise birthday celebration at the Observer's Beechwood Avenue offices yesterday. Davidson celebrated his 60th birthday on March 8, and the well-loved chief was hailed by members of staff for being a solid team leader. From left are Michelle McDonald-Williams, Michelle Mattison, Kellaray Miles, Candiece Knight, Keisha Wilkes, Racquel Porter, Kesi Asher-Dawkins and Petulia Clarke-Lawrence. Hidden are, at back, Alphea Saunders and Kimberley Hibbert. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
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March 10, 2020

Happy 60th!

Executive Editor-Publications at the Jamaica Observer, Vernon Davidson cuts his birthday cake with several women from the Editorial Department during a surprise birthday celebration at the Observer’s Beechwood Avenue offices yesterday. Davidson celebrated his 60th birthday on March 8, and the well-loved chief was hailed by members of staff for being a solid team leader. From left are Michelle McDonald-Williams, Michelle Mattison, Kellaray Miles, Candiece Knight, Keisha Wilkes, Racquel Porter, Kesi Asher-Dawkins and Petulia Clarke-Lawrence. Hidden are, at back, Alphea Saunders and Kimberley Hibbert. (Photo: Naphtali Junior).

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