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  • Tags: Morant Bay (St. Thomas, Jamaica)

Bamboo River District, Morant Bay

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"Dog alone: Where have all the people gone? This little dog seems to say as he surveys abandoned dwellings in Bamboo River District in Morant Bay yesterday. Occupants of over 200 houses had to be evacuated as their homes were flooded by heavy rain."

Skeletons excavated in 1965 by Ray Fremmer believed to be rebels of the Morant Bay Rebellion, 1865

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Skeletons believed to be that of martyrs of the Morant Bay uprising, excavated in 1965 by archaeologist, Ray Fremmer.

Stagnant water in Brown's Gully, Morant Bay

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"Health hazard - Brown's Gully in Morant Bay has stagnant water and heavy morass all year round except when there's a down-pour of rain to flush the gully. It is one of the many breeding grounds for mosquitoes and ring-worms. In addition, residents…

McLaren's Studio - Morant Bay, St. Thomas

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Small art studio, made of zinc and wood, in Morant Bay, St. Thomas. Several portraits are on display.

Rev. Derrick Sears leads a group towards the Morant Bay Anglican Church

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"Rev. Derrick Sears (left) and Lion Club members walk toward the Morant Bay Anglican Church to be in their anniversary service recently."