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The plane that carried the first Air Mail from Jamaica
The airplane that transported the first batch of air mail from Jamaica.
The Port Maria Civic Centre
A front view of the Port Maria Civic Centre building that once housed the main court house and police station for the parish of St. Mary. It was originally built in 1821 and was in constant use until it was destroyed by fire in 1988. After being…
The post office, Black River, St. Elizabeth
Black and white photograph of an upstairs building, housing the Black River Post Office in St. Elizabeth. Persons are standing on the verandah, walking towards the building and standing outside.
The Post Office, Dry Harbour, Jamaica
Postcard of the Dry Harbour Post Office, by renowned 19th century artist and illustrator, Joseph Holland Tringham.
The Prime Minister and Social Development Commission
Prime Minister Michael Manley at microphone addressing persons at the Social Development Commission.
The Prime Minister speaking to the Nation
Prime Minister Hugh Lawson Shearer, as he spoke to the nation from the State Theatre.
The Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Manley
Michael Manley, Jamaican Politician who served as Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1972 - 1980 and from 1989 - 1992. He is the 2nd son of Jamaica's Premier Norman W. Manley and Jamaican artist Edna Manley.
The Prime minister, Rt. Hon. Sir Alexander Bustamante and the Federal German Ambassador signing agreement
Sir Alexander Bustamante (third front) reads agreement while Federal German Ambassador, Burkard Baron Von Mullenheim, signs. Five other men witness the signing.
The Princess Margaret Hospital in Morant Bay
"The Princess Margaret Hospital in Morant Bay has a modern laundry with high powered washing machines. But it has been back to the bucket brigade for some time now as a water shortage has hit the hospital."
The Princess talks with the Chief Minister, Hon. Norman Manley
HRH Princess Margaret talking with Chief Minister, Hon. Norman Manley on February 20, 1955. The Governor, Sir Hugh Foot in ceremonial suit is in the foreground.
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Hague Housing Scheme

"Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Member of Parliament for North Trelawny Desmond Leaky pointing out a detail to Prime…