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Derailed rail lines, port Royal, 1907 Earthquake

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A man walking on a partially bent train line after the 1907 earthquake that devastated Kingston and Port Royal. Damaged buildings and debris can be seen in the background.

Derailed train

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A crowd gathers near a railway track where a train h as derailed.

Derek Walcott

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A head shot of Derek Walcott, St. Lucian poet and playwright.

Derrick Chin & Frederick Seixas

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"The fourth Abbey Court Badminton Championships, came to a close on Friday night last at the National Arena. The 6-day Tournament attracted a large number of entries, and especially provided encouragement for upcoming Juniors, in that a special…

Derrick Palmer

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"Derrick Palmer ticking away on his Braille machine, during working hours at the Council. Mr. Palmer said his typing speed has slowed down considerably since leaving school. At that time he was doing 81 words per minute he said."

Derrick Palmer

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"Secretary Derrick Palmer receives his certificate his certificate from SWTC Librarian beryl Fletcher. At left is Family Life Education tutor Jean Tulloch-Reid."

Derrick Palmer

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"Disabled at course in Israel: Two Jamaicans participated in this year's course in community development held at the Mount Carmel International Training Centre in Haifa, Israel from August 27 to November 10, 1981. They got full scholarships from the…