Kingston, 2 July 2024 – Due to the impending hurricane, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has cancelled the tributes marking the birth of the National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Manley, which were to take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the National Heroes Park and at Roxborough, Manchester.

The Ministry has also postponed the following Jamaica Festival Song Road Shows:

July 4 Ocho Rios and St Ann’s Bay

July 5 May Pen, Mandeville and Santa Cruz

July 6 Savanna-la-mar, Montego Bay and Falmouth

New dates will be announced.

The Ministry encourages everyone to take the threat of the hurricane seriously and prioritise their safety and well-being.

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