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A1 Highway at Dunn's River Falls, St. Ann
This photograph was taken before the acquisition and development of falls and surrounding land by the Urban Development Company (UDC) in 1976.
Abdoulie Samba and others at Institute of Jamaica
"Abdoulie Samba (left) plays the hallam while Yankuba Saho (right) plays the cora for children at the Institute of Jamaica. In the background is Bakari Sidibe who is the Head of the Gambia Cultural Archives."
Abe Chong, Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager, Administration of Royal Bank Jamaica Ltd., Abe Chong.
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Abolition of Slavery
Enslaved Africans gather in the Spanish Town Square to hear the Governor, Sir Lionel Smith proclaim the abolition of slavery from the steps of Old Kings House on August 1, 1938.
Abolition of slavery in Jamaica
Procession of the Baptist Church congregation in Spanish Town Square on August 1, 1838 as they turned up at Government House to hear the Proclamation of Freedom read by the Governor His Excellency Sir Lionel Smith.
Accident along Bamboo Avenue in St. Elizabeth
"Death van: seen in the picture above is the Datsun van which brought death to Austin Lloyd Asher 25, a driver attached to Mutual Life, when it crashed along Bamboo Avenue in Holland, St. Elizabeth on Sunday morning. Also injured were Phillis and…
Accident along Marescaux Road
"The driver of this minibus said he was brough to a stop by a completely unforeseen accident yesterday along Marescaux Road. A utility pole [on the ground behind policeman directing traffic] fell on his vehicle smashing the windshield. A van from the…
Accident along Mona Road
"Curious observers gather round to get a close-up look at this car which got out of control along Mona Road on Saturday, and crashed into a utility pole. No one was injured."
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Morant Point Lighthouse

The Morant Point Lighthouse, Jamaica's oldest lighthouse, built in 1841 and located at the easternmost point of Jamaica. Repair work is being carried…