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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness shares a laugh with recording artiste Nigy Boy, who performed at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence ceremony held on Saturday on the lawns of Jamaica House.
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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness shares a laugh with recording artiste Nigy Boy, who performed at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence ceremony held on Saturday on the lawns of Jamaica House.
Naomi Francis (left), press secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, wears local designer, Lucien Harrison, while Dr Shauna Chin, Jamaica’s honorary consul-designate to Los Angeles, wears a red Femheka gown.
Nathaniel Stewart
Naomi Francis (left), press secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, wears local designer, Lucien Harrison, while Dr Shauna Chin, Jamaica’s honorary consul-designate to Los Angeles, wears a red Femheka gown.
Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in National Leadership honouree Sashawna Thompson was the golden girl of the night in a gilded gown.
Nathaniel Stewart
Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in National Leadership honouree Sashawna Thompson was the golden girl of the night in a gilded gown.
Dr Norman Dunn (left), state minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, dons a black tux as he poses with an elegant Dr Taneisha Ingleton, managing director, HEART/NSTA Trust .
Nathaniel Stewart
Dr Norman Dunn (left), state minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, dons a black tux as he poses with an elegant Dr Taneisha Ingleton, managing director, HEART/NSTA Trust .
Media personality and actress Daindra Harrison was overjoyed after she received the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in New Media.
Nathaniel Stewart
Media personality and actress Daindra Harrison was overjoyed after she received the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in New Media.
Anna-Lisa Gutherie, costume and production designer, was decked in fine style, wearing a stunning yellow and orange BBXBRAND off-the-shoulder top, paired with white Zara pants and Gucci heels just moments before gracing the stage to collect her Prime Minis
Nathaniel Stewart
Anna-Lisa Gutherie, costume and production designer, was decked in fine style, wearing a stunning yellow and orange BBXBRAND off-the-shoulder top, paired with white Zara pants and Gucci heels just moments before gracing the stage to collect her Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture.
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The lawns of Jamaica House came alive on Saturday evening for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence. From groundbreaking innovators in science and technology to culture-shaping creatives, sporting heroes, and community champions, 43 individuals and groups were awarded across 15 categories. Winners took the stage to cheers and celebration, and the event unfolded with powerful performances and heartfelt moments. Something Extra brings you the highlights.