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TOP AWARD FOR ARTURO. It was a proud moment for Barbados on Saturday when saxophonist Arturo Tappin received a top Jamaica award. Tappin was the only non-Jamaican in the group of six music professionals to receive the Prime MinisterÕs Award for Excellence during the annual Independence Gala, which was held on the lawns of Jamaica House, Kingston. The gala was being staged under the theme: The Legend, The Icon, Marley, and the Barbadian was part of the three-hour long presentation to showcase MarleyÕs musical genius. At right Prime Minister P.J. Patterson (left) presenting the award to Arturo.