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Published:Monday | December 26, 2022 | 5:21 PM
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From left: Andrew Swaby, People's National Party councillor, Vineyard Town Division; Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2022 Velonique Bowen; Khijani Williams, youth mayor for Kingston and junior councillor for the Greenwich Town Division; Custos Rotulorum of K
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From left: Andrew Swaby, People's National Party councillor, Vineyard Town Division; Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2022 Velonique Bowen; Khijani Williams, youth mayor for Kingston and junior councillor for the Greenwich Town Division; Custos Rotulorum of Kingston Steadman Fuller; Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Desmond McKenzie; and Mayor of Kingston Delroy Williams are all smiles following the countdown to light the Christmas tree in the heart of St William Grant Park.
Reigning in all her radiance, Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2022 Velonique Bowen played her part in the official lighting of the park's Christmas tree.
Kenyon Hemans
Reigning in all her radiance, Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2022 Velonique Bowen played her part in the official lighting of the park's Christmas tree.
United States Ambassador to Jamaica Nick Perry (left) greets Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, during the city's Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.
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United States Ambassador to Jamaica Nick Perry (left) greets Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, during the city's Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.
Four-year old Zaiden Borris enjoys the city's tree-lighting ceremony.
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Four-year old Zaiden Borris enjoys the city's tree-lighting ceremony.
Out and about for the special occasion are former Ambassador of Nicaragua Palma-Beckford (left), and her daughter, Daniela, alongside Anaitee Mills, honorary consul of Guatemala to Jamaica.
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Out and about for the special occasion are former Ambassador of Nicaragua Palma-Beckford (left), and her daughter, Daniela, alongside Anaitee Mills, honorary consul of Guatemala to Jamaica.
Leeyon Layne brought chic fashion to the city of Kingston.
Kenyon Hemans
Leeyon Layne brought chic fashion to the city of Kingston.
Jodian Myrie, Jamaica Labour Party caretaker member of parliament for St Andrew East Central, shares the spotlight with Mayor of Kingston Delroy Williams.
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Jodian Myrie, Jamaica Labour Party caretaker member of parliament for St Andrew East Central, shares the spotlight with Mayor of Kingston Delroy Williams.
Young Mayor of Kingston Khijani Williams received a warm welcome as he made his greeting during the formal proceedings.
Kenyon Hemans
Young Mayor of Kingston Khijani Williams received a warm welcome as he made his greeting during the formal proceedings.
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Let there be light! Spectators marvelled at the twinkling sparkle of the Christmas tree located in the heart of St William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. Just when they thought that was all to the merriment, there was a special treat of dazzling fireworks which had the audience in a festive frenzy. Last Tuesday night, Mayor of Kingston Delroy Williams hosted government officials, members of the diplomatic and consular corps and other holiday lovers in and around Kingston for the comeback of the city's annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony and concert. Here is a jolly dose of Something Extra.