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First Devon House Emancipendence Expo a success

Published:Tuesday | August 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM
Ajani beats the heat with his ice cream cone at the Emancipendence Expo held at Devon House on Saturday.
Real estate agent Paula Roper Bacchas (seated) gives details of her business to Anna-Kay Spaulding at the Emancipendence Expo held at Devon House, St Andrew on Saturday.
Rebecca Bolmer and her young friend Sheila browsing gem stones at the Emancipendence Expo held at Devon House, St Andrew on Saturday.
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett (left) greets Ashebre proprietor, Chef Oji Jaja during the Devon House Emancipendence Festival on Saturday. Jaja was one of 50 booth-holders at the two-day expo, which was organized to increase the consumption of goods that can be competitively sourced locally. The exhibitors came from a wide range of industries – including the arts, beauty, health, technology, food and beverages. It also featured an engaging children’s village.
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett (right) and Executive Director of Devon House, Janet Taylor (centre) views the Hominy Corn Porridge prepared by Patrice Harris-Henry (left) of Tricey's Catering Company. The occasion was the Devon House Emancipendence Festival on Saturday, which was organized to increase the consumption of goods that can be competitively sourced locally.
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