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Sitting on a gold mine

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"Minister of State for Tourism, Dr. Marco Brown (centre), listens with keen interest to details of a final report presented to him by a team of German technical experts who were commissioned by the government to conduct an extensive survey on the…

Site of Paul Bogle's House and Chapel

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Monument marking the location of the Right Excellent Paul Bogle's house and chapel. The location also marks the spot from which Paul Bogle led his people in a protest that became known as the Morant Bay Rebellion of October 23, 1865. A single grave…

Site of Morant Bay Rebellion martyrs

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A monument marking the spot at which the remains of martyrs of the Morant Bay Rebellion of October 1865 were found. In the background is the Morant Bay Fort.

Sisterly comfort in 'For Coloured Girls Who Have Considered Suicide'

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"Sisterly comfort is shared by these characters in "For Coloured Girls Who Have Considered Suicide" which opens at the Jamaica Drama School, Cultural Training Centre, this Friday (Nov 18). The play, whose primary theme is the struggle between black…

Sister Seble Wengel admiring her craft items

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"Admiring craft items: Sister Seble Wengel looks on thoughtfully at one of the many craft items on display at her "Irey Corner" joint."

Sister Philomena smiles graciously

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"A moment of happiness - Holy Trinity Secondary School Principal Sister Philomena smiles graciously as graduating Headgirl Clova Clemenson presents her with a gift in token of the graduating class appreciation for her service to the school. Sister…

Sisal factory

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Women workers handling sisal fibre at factory.