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Boys riding a donkey
Two boys sit atop a donkey while conversing with two other boys who are sitting by the side of a road.
Plaque-laying ceremony at S.O.S Children's Village
"American country and western singing superstar Johnny Cash (second from right), lays a plaque to a house he donated at the SOS Children's Village at Barrett Town, near Montego Bay. Assisting him is the president of the Village and general manager…
Michael Manley and cricket promoter Kerry Packer
"Prime Minister Michael Manley and World Series Cricket promoter, Australian millionaire Kerry Packer, join in some pre-match joking on the second day of the opening match in the Super test between the Australians and the West Indies at Sabina Park,…
Alternative Energy - Biogas plant on the farm at the Mona rehabilitation institute
"Alternative energy: A biogas plant situated on the farm at the Mona Rehabilitation Institute. The plant, recently completed and put into the operation, was constructed by the Scientific Research Council, funded by the European Economic Commission…
Belgians officials visit Jamaica
"Minister of Public Utilities and Transport, Hon. Alva Ross (right) enjoys a joke with Belgian officials who visited him at the Ministry last Friday, (May 15). The occasion was a visit by Prince Felix de Bar, (3rd left) of Societe General Company,…
Extending the shoreline in Belmont, Westmoreland
"Extending the shoreline: this area of shoreline in Belmont, Westmoreland, has been dumped with marl by the Ministry of Works, in an effort to preserve the Belmont Beach and prevent damage to the roads along the coastline. The next stage in the…
Handicapped at work - audiotypist Herbie Honnigan
"Handicapped at work: Audiotypist Herbie Honnigan [left] who works with the Caribbean Institute on Mental Retardation, finds his blindness no obstacle to earning a living."
Raymond Wiggins receives a cheque
"Raymond Wiggins of the 26th Jamaica Company receives a cheque for $600 from Maurice Clarke, Managing Director's Assistant of NCB. Others in the photo from left are A. Eldemire, K. Morgan [secretary of the Training Committee], Miss Letna Allen, of…
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Louise Bennett
Miss Lou wearing an 18th century style dress and feathered hat. She is holding a parasol.