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Port Antonio from Titchfield
A view of Port Antonio, Portland from Titchfield showing various types of buildings with the Blue Mountains in the background.
Port Antonio Court House
Front view of the Port Antonio Resident Magistrate's Court at Boundbrook in Portland. This new Georgian style court house was officially opened on June 24, 2009 on the site of the old Court House that was damaged by fire in 2004.
Port Antonio Railway Station
The historic Port Antonio Railway Station that now houses several business places such as a flower shop, an art gallery and a life centre.
Portland Square and Cenotaph
The Portland Square bustling with activity. Also known as Market Square and Cenotaph Square by locals, the square features a cenotaph dedicated to the people of Portland who sacrificed their lives in World War I, 1914-18.
Priestman's River Bridge, Portland
Two men standing on the Priestman's River Bridge looking in the river below. The bridge is surrounded by lush vegetation
Priestman's River, Portland, Jamaica
A view of Portland's Priestman's River leading to the sea. The hilly areas surrounding the river are filled with palms with a few small board houses nestled within.
Rev. Hugh Braham Sherlock
This is a portrait of Rev. Hugh Braham Sherlock. He was born in Portland, Jamaica on March 21, 1905. Jamaica's National Pledge was written by Sir Hugh Sherlock. In 1962, he wrote the lyrics of Jamaica, Land We Love, which became Jamaica's National…
Rio Grande Bridge Construction
A section of the Rio Grande Bridge in Portland, where construction was taking place.
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Louise Bennett
Miss Lou wearing an 18th century style dress and feathered hat. She is holding a parasol.