Land titles for Albion Heights in Montego Bay, St. James have been officially handed over to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society.

A permanent home for Rastafari elders is also set to be established.

The move is part of a broader programme of reconciliation with the Rastafari community, in recognition of atrocities committed against members in Coral Gardens in 1963.

The incident saw several persons being killed and maimed during a violent altercation between police and Rastafarians.

While speaking at the handing over ceremony, Culture Minister, Olivia Grange described the event as a sacred step forward, built on justice and respect.

She added, that to date, over $130 million has been donated to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Trust Fund.