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Inside an empty barbershop in Kingston, Jamaica.

"Bank of Nova Scotia branch manager Dan Williams [right] presenting a cheque for $1,500 to Black River Rotary Club president at Waterloo Guest House recently. The money is to be used to finance the Club's basic school which started on Labour Day…

"A gift for V.O.U.C.H.: Royal Bank staffers recently had a drive amongst themselves to raise funds for the Voluntary Organisation for the Upliftment of Children. Seen here presenting the cheque for $1,000 are, from L-R Christopher DaCosta, R.B.J.;…

"Managing Director of the National Housing Trust [NHT] Morin Seymour [at mic] addressing the Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Teachers' Association Credit Union at the Ocho Rios Inter-Continental Hotel recently."

"Courtney Sergeant hands over a cheque (worth $15,000 made possible by Royal Bank Staffers "giving up all their Christmas parties" to Mrs. Carmen McGregor at the Bustamante Hospital. At left is Hospital Administrator Mr. Delgado. Others in picture…

"ICD Annual Award Function: Ruby Fray of Facey Commodity Co. Ltd. received her award fro "Best Telephone Operator 1980" from Mrs. Sonia Vaz."

"Three members of staff of Regent Manufacturing Co. Ltd., received all-expense paid vacations at Runaway Bay Hotel at a company presentation recently, From left they are: Bobsie Blake, Walter Lobban, and Inez Allen.
Mr. Lobban, trainee cutter,…

"Most Improved Exporter: Dr. Trevor Yee of National Industries Limited receives the trophy for the Most Improved Exporter from Industry and Commerce Minister Douglas Vaz at the Jamaica Manufacturers Association Annual Export Awards function."

"Lampshades for export: A contract for the delivery of approximately US$100,000 worth of handmade silk lampshades for delivery over the next 12 months was signed recently by Ewart P. Russell, chairman of Island Lighting Ltd. (centre). The contract…

"Dedicated service: Arnold Chin from Grace Kennedy and Company receives a special award from the JAS on behalf of the company for its dedication to the advancement of agriculture in Jamaica."