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National Chest Hospital
"Mrs. Ouida Rickgards, Chairperson of the Friends of the National Chest Hospital [NCH], pins the first fund-raising tag on the Governor-General Florizel Glasspole while he puts his contribution into the tin, at Kings House on Tuesday, March 25. The…
Victoria Jubilee Hospital
"Health Minister Seymour Mullings [4th left] meeting staffers at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital when he toured the institution last week. Looking on from left are: Sister T. Wright; student nurse Olive-Armstrong [with baby]; Matron N. Dann; G.…
Corn soy blend
"Miss Roselyn Shaw, tasting the porridge made from CSB- the corn-soy blend which is being introduced as a substitute for flour at Yallahs Health Clinic."
Corn soy bean blend
"Miss J. McLeod, Acting Senior Nutrition Officer, Ministry of Health; Miss A. Haughton, Trainee Public Health Officer for St. Thomas, and Mrs. R. Ramdon, Regional Health Educator for Portland and St. Thomas, demonstrating how to make porridge from…
Clarendon Culinary Arts Competition
"Some of the dishes that were on display in the finals of the Clarendon Culinary Arts Competition held in the Effortville Community Centre in May Pen last Wednesday. Participants were commended for their original dishes especially those utilising…
Flood victims
"It's chow time: It is mealtime at the Cokesview Primary Relief Centre in Waterworks, Westmoreland, and despite their despair, the members of this family find time to relax. More than 20 families affected by the recent flood rains are housed at this…
Flood victims
"Flood hero: Trevor Donan of Water Works, Westmoreland (3rd from left) stands with some of his neighbours whom he rescued during the June 12 flood rains. Trevor saved nine members of one household and three in another. From left are Beverly…
Minister Douglas Vaz viewing craft
"Jamaican craft: Industry and Commerce, Minister Douglas Vaz, viewing some of the craft work on display at the Small Business Association Permanent Exhibition Centre, Trafalgar Road, Thursday, before he officially opened the Centre. Items of craft on…
Milton Scott and Labour Minister William Isaacs
"Labour Minister William Isaacs (second from left) being greeted by Dockers and Marine Workers Union president Milton Scott at the Union's East Street offices."
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Morant Bay Courthouse
The historic Morant Bay Courthouse, scene of the 1865 Morant Bay Rebellion. It was partially destroyed by fire in 2007 and the statue of Paul Bogle…