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Kiddies Festival

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"Children of all ages enjoying the fourth annual "Kiddies Festival" at Jamaica House on Saturday, May 29."

Exhibition - Bureau of Health Education

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"Why foods cost more," the display by the Bureau of Health Education, was aimed at encouraging local production by explaining why foods costs, particularly for imports, had increased."

Boat yard graphics

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"Some of the work done can be seen being hung to dry by Tony. On the table is another piece of work."

A view of Pigeon Island and part of St. Lucia. Taken on 25th March 1780 at 9 o clock A.M.

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Drawn from nature by Lieutenant Cha. Forrest late of the 90 Regt, engraved by Fras. Chesham.

Published as the Act directs March 10, 1784 by W. Faden. London.

10 1/4 (11 1/4" with title) x 18 3/4".
Col. aquatint.

Bob Marley celebrating 34th birthday at Tuff Gong headquarters

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"Happy birthday Bob: International Reggae Superstar Bob Marley [right] celebrated his 34th birthday on Wednesday February 6, 1980 at Tuff Gong Headquarters, 56, Hope Road, Kingston 6. With Bob is his daughter Cedella having a good time." "Looking…

Beauty Queens from Westmoreland

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"Contestants this year for the Miss Westmoreland title, continued their round of social engagements on June 23, with an appearance at a bathing suit parade at the Frome Sports Club, near Savanna-La-Mar. The contestants won warm applause from the…

Railway Lane Beach, Montego Bay

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"Citizens of Railway Lane, Montego Bay and Pensions and Security Minister Howard Cooke (left, wearing tie) test the strength of a rope used to secure this damaged house which was flooded when the Barnett River overflooded its banks on Thursday night.…

Charles relaxes

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"Charles relaxes: Charles Hyatt a member of the "Brashana O!" cast is seen here relaxing during rehearsals at the Little Theatre: This LTM pantomime will open on December 26. This is Charles' first appearance in a pantomime in almost 10 years."