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Published:Monday | November 14, 2022 | 12:07 AM
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Member of Parliament for St Ann North East, Marsha Smith, who is a cousin to Clarence Royes, pays tribute with a rendition of the spiritual ‘Your Living Shall Not be in Vain.’
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Member of Parliament for St Ann North East, Marsha Smith, who is a cousin to Clarence Royes, pays tribute with a rendition of the spiritual ‘Your Living Shall Not be in Vain.’
Music Addict perform music written and arranged by Clarence Royes, as they pay tribute to the late creative and engineer.
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Music Addict perform music written and arranged by Clarence Royes, as they pay tribute to the late creative and engineer.
Krystia Royes (left), daughter of Clarence Royes, creator of ‘Greetings Across the World’ and his widow, Carol, greet Emile Spence, retired executive, The Jamaica National Group, sponsors of the long-running Christmas programme. Royes passed away on Oc
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Krystia Royes (left), daughter of Clarence Royes, creator of ‘Greetings Across the World’ and his widow, Carol, greet Emile Spence, retired executive, The Jamaica National Group, sponsors of the long-running Christmas programme. Royes passed away on October 2. The programme, to commence airing on December 4, is now directed by daughter, Krystia.
Popular Jamaican actress, Rosie Murray-Tingling and Chris Patterson, nephew of the late Clarence Royes, share emcee duties at the celebration of the life of Clarence Royes at the Little Theatre.
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Popular Jamaican actress, Rosie Murray-Tingling and Chris Patterson, nephew of the late Clarence Royes, share emcee duties at the celebration of the life of Clarence Royes at the Little Theatre.
Actor, Ronald Goshop, who appeared in several of Clarence Royes’ stage and film productions, pays tribute to his close friend.
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Actor, Ronald Goshop, who appeared in several of Clarence Royes’ stage and film productions, pays tribute to his close friend.
J Summa of J Summa and the Outlaws performs in tribute to Clarence Royes.
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J Summa of J Summa and the Outlaws performs in tribute to Clarence Royes.
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Greetings Across The World, the five-minute programme which allows Jamaicans living in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada and The Cayman Islands, to send greetings to their loved ones in Jamaica during the yuletide season, has become synonymous with Christmas in Jamaica. Clarence Royes, the creator of the popular television series, which has been sponsored by Jamiaca National since its inception 35 yearsago, passed away on October 2. Family and friends celebrated his life with performances and tributes inside The Little Theatre in St Andrew on November 6. Something Extra shares the highlights.