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WINNING READERS
Winners in the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) National Reading Competition Adlyn Smith Graham (second left) from the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library (for 2022 in the 21 and over category) and Peter Haynes (second right) from the Portland Parish Library (for 2021 in the 15 to 20 category) proudly display their winning trophies at the national awards ceremony held on Friday, August 26 at Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Celebrating with them are (left to right) Maureen Thompson, director general, JLS; Paul Lalor, chairman of the JLS; and Samantha Charles, CEO, VM Foundation.
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August 28, 2022

WINNING READERS

Winners in the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) National Reading Competition Adlyn Smith Graham (second left) from the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library (for 2022 in the 21 and over category) and Peter Haynes (second right) from the Portland Parish Library (for 2021 in the 15 to 20 category) proudly display their winning trophies at the national awards ceremony held on Friday, August 26 at Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Celebrating with them are (left to right) Maureen Thompson, director general, JLS; Paul Lalor, chairman of the JLS; and Samantha Charles, CEO, VM Foundation.

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