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Vandals spray painted seawall monument
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport is asking the public to refrain from defacing and vandalizing the
The defaced monument at the sea wall.
monuments and historic sites around the city. The most recent monument defaced is the 1823 Monument located on the seawalls.
“The1823 monument is dedicated to the country’s historical past and nationally recognizes our ancestors who endured and overcame great hardships to secure freedom for themselves and descendants,” the Ministry said yesterday.
“We are disheartened by such a distasteful act, especially at such a time when Emancipation celebrations are fast approaching. These sites are of great historic value and should be held in high regard by all who visit them.”
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