Maroons urged to protect culture

By Kendol Morgan Last updated Jan 8, 2015

Jamaica Maroons — Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), greets Ashanti Traditional Chief Priest from Ghana, Nana Kwaku Bonsan (left). Occasion was the annual ceremony to mark the signing of the peace treaty with the British and also celebrate the birthday of Captain Cudjoe, held on Tuesday (January 6), at Accompong Town in St. Elizabeth. Looking on at centre is leader of the Accompong Maroons, Colonel Ferron Williams.

Jamaica’s Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has called on the country’s Maroons to protect their culture and guard against over-commercialisation.

She was speaking at the annual celebration to mark the signing of the peace treaty with the British and also celebrate the birthday of Captain Cudjoe, held on Tuesday (January 6), at Accompong Town in St. Elizabeth.

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