rendition of Kings of Kings and Lords of Lords, followed by Toots and The Maytals’ Sweet and Dandy; Shenseea’s Blessed and Buju Benton’s I am a Jamaican. The drones depicted the national bird; coat of arms; famous Jamaican Miss Lou; a Jamrock logo; reggae icon BobMarley; the fastest man alive Usain Bolt; the national fruit, ackee; a bus; the map of Jamaica; and the theme for this year’s celebration ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’. Projections are that 30,000 spectators were present inside the National Stadium on Saturday for the largerthan-life cultural showcase, which began at 6 p.m. Some special guest performers include Beenie Man, Barrington Levy, Teejay, Toni-Ann Singh, Glacia Robinson, and Tessanne Chin. The minister told The Gleaner: “One Will Mr. Trevor Roy Lawrence of Christ Church, Barbados or anyone knowing his whereabouts, kindly contact the Child Protection & Family Services Agency, 10 Hanover Street, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica at 876-550-0590. NOTICE THE MONTHLY GLEANER | AUGUST 8 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 3 The Jamaica 60 logo as depicted by drones during the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium to mark the island’s 60th anniversary of Independence on Saturday, August 6. Prime Minister Andrew Holness (right) performing the Leggo di Bird dance with social media personality Danar ‘Dan-Dan’ Royal during the Grand Gala celebrating Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee at the National Stadium on Saturday. Members of the Jamaica Defence Force Air Wing perform a stunt during the Grand Gala at the National Stadium to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence on Saturday, August 6. PLEASE SEE GALA, 4
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