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Air Jamaica president, Dr. Ken Rattray with staff
"Sales push - On Monday, June 15, Air Jamaica launched a major sales campaign aimed at winning greater public support for the National Airline. Recently appointed sales manager Jamaica and the Caribbean, Maria Williams heads the team of 10 Air…
Bobby Pickersgill and Mrs. Ken Rattray cut a cake at the inaugural flight to Dallas
"Air Jamaica's first flight to Dallas, Texas was given a grand send-off recently. There was a cake cutting ceremony at Norman Manley International Airport in the Air Jamaica V.I.P. Lounge, where Board Member Bobby Pickersgill and Mrs. Ken Rattray,…
Entertainment by The University Singers
"Air Jamaica entertains Texans - The National Airline recently hosted a dinner on the lawns of the Half Moon Golf Club, Rose Hall in honour of the Lt. Governor, William P. Hobby of Texas, USA and Mayor Jim McConn of Houston, Texas. Along with these…
Tobacco processing
"The workers at the Cigarette Company of Jamaica were able to meet with Dr. George Rhoden when he visited the factory operations at Twickenham Park recently. Dr. George Rhoden who was invited to Jamaica to be the Guest Speaker at the Machado Sports…
Carpet handcraft for Air Jamaica by Urban Craft
"Mrs. Mitzie (Mitsy) Seaga, wife of the Prime Minister examining a carpet handcrafted for Air Jamaica by Urban Craft. Also in the picture is Mr. Mike Casserley of Air Jamaica and some of the women engaged in the Craft Project. Urban Craft is a…
Contemporary Chamber Dance Group of New York
"Dancers at New Kingston Hotel: Members of the Contemporary Chamber Dance Group of New York are seen as they disported in front of the camera at the New Kingston hotel [formerly Sheraton Kingston] in late August. The dance group, one of two American…
The young tobacco plant
"The young tobacco plant, in its early stages, demands intensive care. After planting the soil must be loosened by hand and kept moist to ensure a good root system."
Irrigation of the Tobacco
"Irrigation of the tobacco: an essential aspect of the cultivation of this crop, is done using pumps and piping provided by the Company. Pumps are installed at the riverside and a network of pipes is laid throughout the field. The tobacco need,…
Suckering is done to curb the plants natural tendency to reproduce itself
"Suckering is done to curb the plants' natural tendency to reproduce itself. Since the leaf of the plant must get all the nutrients, chemicals have to be applied to control all sucker growth."
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Poet Laureate, Mervyn Morris and Governor General at Investiture Ceremony
Professor Mervyn Morris, Poet Laureate of Jamaica (2014 - 2016) with Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during the Poet Laureate Investiture Ceremony…