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SAMAAP’s 45th year anniversary

March 15, 2026

Dear members of SAMAAP:

The Society of Friends of the West Indian Museum of Panama is pleased to share with you our JOY, as we celebrate 45 years of hard work, with the aim of safeguarding the history and culture of the Afro-descendants of Panama, through the preservation of the West Indian Museum. This would not be possible without the participation, trust, and input of all of you. Thank you very much.

Arcelio H. Hartley
President

SAMAAP – Sapphire Jubilee

The first president, Melva de Goodin; the current president, Arcelio Hartley; and former president Verónica Forte among the visitors at the Afro-Antillean Museum.

Methodist Church Mass – Sapphire Jubilee

The start of Samaap’s Anniversary Week. The first activity: a Thanksgiving service marking the 45th anniversary of SAMAAP’s founding.

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Members of SAMAAP gathered to give thanks.

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Attendance at Mass at the Methodist Church on 13th Street, Rio Abajo.

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Young members of SAMAAP, together with the 2026 Queen, Astrid Peña, delivered two baskets of dry goods and cleaning supplies.

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Vice President Verónica Forte addressing the audience, explaining the presence of SAMAAP members at the Mass.

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Young people presenting a plaque of honor to the president of SAMAAP

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Group photograph during the Sapphire Jubilee

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Photos from the Anniversary Day gathering

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Pioneers of SAMAAP

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Photos from the Anniversary Day gathering

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Presentation of certificate to Melva Lowe de Goodin

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Group photograph during the Sapphire Jubilee

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Presentation of certificate to Gloria Branch.

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Presentation of a gift to member Viodelda Markham

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Presentation of certificate to Veronica Forte.

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Presentation of certificates

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Presentation of the Plaque to the President of SAMAAP.

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Presentation of certificate

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Presentation of certificate

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Presentation of certificate

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Presentation of certificate

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SAMAAP’s 45th year anniversary

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Members of SAMAAP and administrative staff on the 45th anniversary of SAMAAP’s founding.

Video of the museum administrator congratulating SAMAAP

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