Richard Currie
Richard Currie is the Chief of the Accompong Maroons in Jamaica, recognized for his leadership and advocacy for the rights and heritage of the Maroon community. His support for Isat Buchanan's candidacy highlights his commitment to empowering local voices and preserving cultural identity in the face of contemporary challenges.
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Chief Richard Currie, leader of the Accompong Maroons of St Elizabeth, argues that Accompong is a sovereign state.
Stephen Vasciannie | Assessing Accompong assertions | In Focus
Jamaica· 2025-12-22
Richard Currie politely rejected the assistance of the Jamaica Defence Force in the recovery effort after Hurricane Melissa.
Orville Taylor | Delicate balances | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-07
Chief Richard Currie says the Accompong Maroon Council has rejected the use of military personnel in post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding efforts.
Accompong Maroons reject Jamaica Defence Force in Hurricane Melissa recovery
Guyana· 2025-12-05
Chief Richard Currie took Holness on a tour of the community to assess hurricane damage.
JDF engineers to assist with rebuilding Accompong | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-03
Chief Richard Currie took Holness on a tour of the community to assess hurricane damage.
JDF engineers to assist with rebuilding in Accompong | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-02Richard Currie is the Accompong Maroons Chief who coordinated the distribution of relief supplies in Quickstep.
Pencils4Kids delivers $2m in relief to hurricane-hit Quickstep, Donegal | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-19
Chief Richard Currie said the storm hit the cultural and spiritual core of his people, damaging homes and sacred spaces.
The past in ruins | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-16
Accompong Maroons Chief Richard Currie led thousands in support of his candidacy.
‘PORTLAND CALLED ME’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-07
