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Xmas morning show
"XMAS Morning Show: The audience are in the titters at the Christmas Morning Showcase put on by promoter Clancy Eccles at the Carib Theatre on Saturday. Over 2,000 patrons were treated to over three hours of lively entertainment by artistes who also…
West Indian carnival in London
"A West Indian Carnival in London: A scene during the 10th annual Notting Hill Festival in London. More than 250,000 people gathered in brilliant sunshine to enjoy the excitement of the calypso rhythms and to see the traditional masquerade costumes."…
W.A. Bustamante standing in a car in a motorcade
Prime Minister Alexander Bustamante greeting the throng of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters surrounding his motorcade.
View of courthouse, Harbour Street
Crowd gathered outside the court house on Harbour Street, Kingston.
Unveiling of the cenotaph, Church Street, 1923
Scores of citizens and military personnel gather for the official ceremony for the unveiling of the World War Cenotaph on Church Street in Downtown, Kingston, held on Armistice Day on November 11, 1923. It was erected for Jamaican men who lost their…
The casket with Garvey's remains along North St. on its way to George VI Memorial Park for interment
Procession marching alongside the casket carrying Marcus Garvey's body. Jamaica Constabulary Force officers are marching with the vehicle and a large crowd of spectators are along the road and at the George VI Memorial Park.
Return of last contingent
The last contingent of the British West Indies Regiment disembarks the ship that is docked at the pier, as they return from the War.
Return of Colonel Madden's detachment. View of Harbour St. Kingston
Scene at Harbour Street, Kingston, where a large crowd is gathered in celebration of the return of Colonel Addem's detachment.
Return of B.W.I. R
A massive crowd turns out to welcome members of the British West Indies Regiment as they return from the World War
Prime Minister Michael Manley stepping with supporters
"Stepping: Prime Minister, Michael Manley [centre] stepping with supporters as he arrived to hand in his nomination yesterday. Mr. Manley, the second of two candidates to be nominated for the East Central Kingston constituency in subdued tones wished…
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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…