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The young tobacco plant
"The young tobacco plant, in its early stages, demands intensive care. After planting the soil must be loosened by hand and kept moist to ensure a good root system."
Tags: Agriculture; Farmers; Tobacco; Tobacco farms; Tobacco industry
Contemporary Chamber Dance Group of New York
"Dancers at New Kingston Hotel: Members of the Contemporary Chamber Dance Group of New York are seen as they disported in front of the camera at the New Kingston hotel [formerly Sheraton Kingston] in late August. The dance group, one of two American…
Tags: Dance companies; Dancers
Carpet handcraft for Air Jamaica by Urban Craft
"Mrs. Mitzie (Mitsy) Seaga, wife of the Prime Minister examining a carpet handcrafted for Air Jamaica by Urban Craft. Also in the picture is Mr. Mike Casserley of Air Jamaica and some of the women engaged in the Craft Project. Urban Craft is a…
Tobacco processing
"The workers at the Cigarette Company of Jamaica were able to meet with Dr. George Rhoden when he visited the factory operations at Twickenham Park recently. Dr. George Rhoden who was invited to Jamaica to be the Guest Speaker at the Machado Sports…
Entertainment by The University Singers
"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…
Bobby Pickersgill and Mrs. Ken Rattray cut a cake at the inaugural flight to Dallas
"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,…
Air Jamaica president, Dr. Ken Rattray with staff
"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…
Great earthquake disaster, Duke Street, Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
Earthquake damage to buildings along Duke Street in Kingston, Jamaica.
Cheque presentation to Port Antonio Hospital
"CHEQUE PRESENTATION - Earl Cameron; President of the Real-Antonio Youth Club in Port Antonio presenting a cheque for $100 to Nurse Williams in charge of the Children's Ward of the Port Antonio Hospital recently. Others looking on are from left…
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Bishop's Lodge Cross Roads

Exterior view of Bishop's Lodge in Cross Roads, St. Andrew. Guests are seen on the balcony and on the grounds.