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Children seated playing with different items
"Weaving looms large at the First World Crafts Exhibition where even children get into the fun of sheep-shearing and carding."
Tags: Exhibitions; Handicraft; Sheep-shearing
Crafted items on exhibition
"A ceramic chess game in white clay by Lies Cosijn (Netherlands), a chair in carved elm by Jon Brooks (United States), and an embroidered wall hanging by unknown craftsman (India). At the upper corner, part of the chair in lacquered wood from…
Geological Society of Jamaica Secondary School Essay Competition
"First place winner in the Geological Society of Jamaica's secondary school essay competition, Diana Royes of St. Andrew High School [left], and second place winner Kathryn Hall of Immaculate Conception High School [centre], being presented their…
Amerindian captains from Guyana
"Amerindian captains from all over the country assemble in the compound of Parliament building before their conference in Guyana."
Market Day in St. George's, Grenada
"A lively market scene in Grenada."
Bloody Monday march to Rupert Bishop's grave
"A section of the 6,000-strong march through sections of St. Georges, Grenada last Monday to commemorate "Bloody Monday" [Jan. 21, 1974], when the 'Mongoose Gang' of dictator Gairy, fired into crowds of peaceful demonstrators, killing Mr Rupert…
Eric Gairy's robe when he watches for UFOs
"Eric Gairy's official UFO-watching attire."
An expression of the crucifixion in Gairy's room
"Gairy's room reveals a curious and unconventional depiction of the crucifixion."
Gairy's private altar in his obeah room
A private altar in Eric Gairy's obeah room.
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Registration of births and deaths
"The sign makes it very clear. It is the registration office at 134 Spanish Town Road. Registration only for births and deaths are done by registrar,…
