The St. Thomas Parish Council under the distinguished patronage of The Hon. Dr Fenton Ferguson, M.P., and Minister of Health hosted “St. Thomas Sings”. This was held on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at Rudolph Elder Park. Special performances included the Jamaica Constabulary Force Choir, Commander John McFarlane and Nadia Gray. Over two thousand (2000) people came out to the event.
The concert was the second of many activities planned in the parish to culminate with the 150th Anniversary of the Morant Bay Uprising on October 11, 2015.
The first concert was held on Sunday, March 8, 2015 which was dubbed “Jamaica Military Band in Concert” this was under the distinguished patronage of Hon. Marcia Bennett, C.D., J.P. Custos Rotulorum. That concert was sponsored by Sherwin Williams.
“St. Thomas Sings” was sponsored by: The Jamaica Gleaner, KLAS ESPN, Casa Lagoona, St. Thomas Signs, St. Thomas Cable Network and Social Development Commission.
Other information on – Paul Bogle, George William Gordon and the Martyrs of St. Thomas Day – The Gleaner of Monday, March 23, 2015 – www.jamaica-gleaner.com