"The Harder They Come" Jimmy Cliff Honored.

A True Legend, "Internationally acclaimed reggae superstar, Jimmy Cliff, was on Sunday, August 6, handed the Key to the City of Montego Bay by Mayor Homer Davis.

His Worship, The Mayor, Homer Davis, who made the presentation during the Independence Uniform Parade and Civic Ceremony in Sam Sharpe Square, described Mr. Cliff as a humble giant and a true patriot.

“This is a man who represents everything that is right with Jamaica. He is not only an icon of the parish, but also an extraordinary man who has never forgotten his roots,” he said.

Mayor Davis also noted that the proposal to rename Gloucester Avenue (the Hip Strip) after Mr. Cliff is almost a reality, adding that “we will be doing another ceremony soon to show further appreciation”.

From the rural district of Somerton in St. James, Mr. Cliff made his movie debut in 1972 when director, Perry Henzell, gave him the lead role in ‘The Harder They Come’, a movie which is still revered today in international circles."

Some quotations and a photograph were taken from JIS - Garwin Davis Article - August 6, 2017...

The Presentation of The Key to The City of Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica.

The Music - The Harder They Come!