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Corner of Oxford and Halfway Tree Road

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"For five days a week the woman in this picture, Panchin Edwards, a KSAC employee, can be seen tending her strip of garden at the junction of Oxford Road and Half-way Tree Road. Many people have been heard to say, "if only more of the city looked…

Leaders arrives for JLP election victory anniversary rally

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"The leader arrives - Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Edward Seaga arriving in style for the JLP election victory anniversary rally in South Parade on Sunday night. A gigantic 'V' waving and bell ringing crowd heard Mr. Seaga and other…

Breaking the drought

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"Breaking the drought: JLP supporters at the Road to Victory Rally in Half Way Tree Monday night. It was the first meeting of the party there since Independence."

Bethel Baptist Church

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"It is the Christian family that must provide the basis for the child's development," said Rev. Evans Bailey in his address to the large congregation at Bethel Baptist Church. In front row are JTA president Woodburn Miller, Education Minister Dr.…

The burial

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"The burial: Austerity did not hit this Jamaican post-election tradition or dampen the enthusiasm of the actors. In a mock-solemn procession and ceremony through Central Kingston Thursday afternoon, PNP adherents of victorious candidate Douglas…

Contemporary Chamber Dance Group of New York

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The Contemporary Chamber Dance Group of New York who will be visiting Jamaica to perform at the Institute of Jamaica's Centenary celebration.

Wipe that smile from your face

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"Evet Hussey and Clive Walker during a scene of "Wipe that smile off your face."

Red Stripe Strong Lager, canned and packaged for UK market

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"Red Stripe Strong Lager, canned and packaged for the UK market by Charles Wells Brewery of Bedford. England is loaded from the conveyor belt for removal into the warehouse."

The outbreak in Jamaica: Maroon Town - Blue Mountains

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Sketch by Captain the Hon. L. A. Addington showing the military cantonment and village of Maroon Town in the Blue Mountains, where Maroons from Jamaica waged war against the British Government.