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The burial
"The burial: Austerity did not hit this Jamaican post-election tradition or dampen the enthusiasm of the actors. In a mock-solemn procession and ceremony through Central Kingston Thursday afternoon, PNP adherents of victorious candidate Douglas…
Typical Jamaican scene
"Typical Jamaican scene: these folks get a view of the proceedings [of Bob Marley's funeral] from the trees around the Mausoleum in Nine Miles, St. Ann."
Michael Manley receiving copy of 'Bustamante and His Letters'
"Michael Manley (left) seen looking at his copy of "Bustamante and His Letters" after it was presented to him by the author journalist Frank Hill at Jamaica House on Monday."
Members of the Back to Africa Mission
"Members of the Back to Africa Mission at Palisadoes Airport yesterday morning before flying to New York by BOAC on the first stage of a two-month tour of five African countries to investigate migration there. In from from left are Mr. W.M. Blackwood…
Disabled Rastafarian at funeral
"This disabled Rastafarian known only as "Tata" was wheeled to the National Arena on Thursday by his brethren, to pay his last respect [to Bob Marley]. He was just one of the many disabled persons on hand."
Gun Court Remand and Rehabilitation Centre on Camp Road in St. Andrew
"Hunger strike: There was little or no activity on at the Gun Court Remand and Rehabilitation Centres on Camp Road in St. Andrew. Reason was that 445 inmates have been on a 'hunger strike' since Sunday. When the Daily News stopped by the Gun Court…
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Jasper Hall
Photograph of the Jasper Hall building, built in 1756 on High Holborn Street, Kingston. It was named for Colonel Jasper Hall, speaker of the House of…