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Splashing and frolicking at Morgan's Harbour - Aqua Jam '79

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"Splashing and frolicking at Morgan's Harbour yesterday was what Aqua Jam '79 was all about. Hundreds participated in various aquatic events or cheered on the sidelines. JBC radio, the organisers, took their broadcasts outside of the studios…

Love Bird Pat Marsh drawing the first prize in Air Jamaica's 'Jamaica Quiz'

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"Love Bird Pat Marsh, now based in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, recently drew the first prize in a competition called "Jamaica-Quiz" and organized by Air Jamaica Frankfurt and the JTB Frankfurt at the occasion of a Reggae Festival promoted by the City of…

Air Jamaica president, Dr. Ken Rattray with staff

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"Sales push - On Monday, June 15, Air Jamaica launched a major sales campaign aimed at winning greater public support for the National Airline. Recently appointed sales manager Jamaica and the Caribbean, Maria Williams heads the team of 10 Air…

Bobby Pickersgill and Mrs. Ken Rattray cut a cake at the inaugural flight to Dallas

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"Air Jamaica's first flight to Dallas, Texas was given a grand send-off recently. There was a cake cutting ceremony at Norman Manley International Airport in the Air Jamaica V.I.P. Lounge, where Board Member Bobby Pickersgill and Mrs. Ken Rattray,…

Entertainment by The University Singers

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"Air Jamaica entertains Texans - The National Airline recently hosted a dinner on the lawns of the Half Moon Golf Club, Rose Hall in honour of the Lt. Governor, William P. Hobby of Texas, USA and Mayor Jim McConn of Houston, Texas. Along with these…

The old wharves in Falmouth

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"The old wharves in Falmouth - home of the Historical Centre. Picture was taken repair work was still being carried out. The exhibition rooms are at right, at left the charring house."

The house where National Hero Alexander Bustamante was born

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"This is the house where National Hero Alexander Bustamante was born. And on Sunday it was open to a large number of persons who attended a service to commemorate the birth of the National Hero. Walking away from the house are [from right] Hugh…

Little boy drinking at Flea market

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"Not too concerned with the toys and other articles which were on display yesterday at the Flea Market."