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Published:Monday | April 18, 2022 | 12:08 AM
 Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Jamaica,  Marianne Van Steen, was resplendent in yellow at last Wednesday’s launch of Jamaica 60.
Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Jamaica, Marianne Van Steen, was resplendent in yellow at last Wednesday’s launch of Jamaica 60.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Desmond McKenzie (left) and Mayor of Kingston Delroy Williams at the launch of Jamaica 60 on the lawns of Jamaica House.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Desmond McKenzie (left) and Mayor of Kingston Delroy Williams at the launch of Jamaica 60 on the lawns of Jamaica House.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith repped Jamaica colours as she stepped out looking elegant.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith repped Jamaica colours as she stepped out looking elegant.
From left: Prime Minister Andrew Holness, his wife Juliet, and Opposition Leader Mark Golding were all smiles at the launch of Jamaica 60 on the lawns of Jamaica House last Wednesday.
From left: Prime Minister Andrew Holness, his wife Juliet, and Opposition Leader Mark Golding were all smiles at the launch of Jamaica 60 on the lawns of Jamaica House last Wednesday.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange showed off her fashion credentials as she stayed true to the colour scheme at the launch of Jamaica 60.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange showed off her fashion credentials as she stayed true to the colour scheme at the launch of Jamaica 60.
Red Stripe managing director Luis Prata and wife Sara enjoy the festivities.
Red Stripe managing director Luis Prata and wife Sara enjoy the festivities.
Anthony Hylton and his wife Yodit certainly put their best foot forward at last Wednesday’s launch of Jamaica 60.
Anthony Hylton and his wife Yodit certainly put their best foot forward at last Wednesday’s launch of Jamaica 60.
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Last Wednesday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness officially launched the Jamaica 60 celebrations on the lawns of Jamaica House. He called on all Jamaicans to take inspiration from the extraordinary achievements over the past 60 years and chart the course for the next 60 years and beyond. The theme of the diamond jubilee is ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’. Something Extra brings you the highlights.