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Chigwell, Hanover
"Following two weeks of rain, ponds at Chigwell, Hanover which flooded the area in June 1979, are again rising. Staff from the Water Resources Unit of the Ministry of Local Government and local residents visited the area on Friday [October 16].…
Railway Lane Beach, Montego Bay
"Public Assistant Officer Evelyn Pugh (second from right, front row) speaking with one of the fishermen residing at Railway Lane Beach. This flood victim lost his fishing boat during the floods on Thursday night. The capsized house to the right was…
Railway Beach, Montego Bay
"One of the many houses at Railway Lane Beach which was severely damaged by Thursday night's flooding and Friday's heavy showers in Montego Bay."
Railway Lane Beach, Montego Bay
"Pensions and Social Security Minister Howard Cooke, surrounded by flood victims of Railway Lane, many of whom were forced to vacate their houses when the Barnett River overflooded its banks on Thursday night. Minister Cooke toured the flood-ravaged…
Papine
"Man demonstrates how this house in the Papine area was moved off its foundations by flood water."
Portmore
"Portmore under water: this area is unique in Jamaica. Waterlogged and dangerous, it is the place of greatest risk from hurricane, from earthquake and from flooding. It is home for over 50,000 people!"
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David Weller, Sportsman for 1979
"David Weller.....the top Sportsman and Sportswoman for 1979, seen receiving their trophies from the Honourable George Headley O.J. at the Grand…