61: Proud and strong
(Photo: Napthali Junior)
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August 7, 2023

61: Proud and strong

Dalton Spence, knocking his pot covers at Sunday’s Grand Gala, bringing to a climax the celebrations marking Jamaica’s 61st Independence Day at the National Stadium.

Thousands braved the heat to show up for the event which was held under the theme ‘61: Proud and strong’.

(Photo: Napthali Junior)

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