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New midwifery school at Spanish Town Hospital
"The new midwifery school at the Spanish Town Hospital, which was opened in October this year, by Minister of Health and Environmental Control, Ken McNeil."
Maternity ward at Spanish Town Hospital
"A view of the Maternity Ward at the Spanish Town Hospital which has been extended by 12 beds, increasing the bed capacity to 36."
Anglican Churches behind the Botanical Gardens, Bath, St. Thomas
The Anglican Church at Bath, reputed to be the first place of worship in the Incorporated City. There are no records of its early history. During the 1865 Morant Bay Rebellion when one of its rectors was slain the documents were reportedly placed in…
Philbert Palmer caught in a low backhand volley attacking mood
"Hustling: Philbert Palmer is caught with a low backhand volley in an attacking mood in his match against Balty Galloway which he won 6-3, 6-2."
An Ettu group from Hanover
"An Ettu [or Etu] group from Hanover demonstrate a ceremonial dance to guests of the Club Caribbean Hotel in Runaway Bay recently. Ettu, like Kumina is based on African religions. The group shown here are able to trace their ancestry back to the…
The cast of 'Belly Woman Bangarang' in rehearsal
"Sistren in action: The cast of "Belly Woman Bangarang" in rehearsal."
A scene from 'Belly Woman Bangarang'
""Hands of the 85" - members of the cast from "Belly Woman Bangarang" in a scene depicting a children's game."
A scene from 'Belly Woman Bangarang'
"You've chigga?", Maria (Backy Knowles, right) asks her 'friend' (Lorna Burnell) who bursts into tears, instantly in the "Hopscotch Scene" from the new play, "Belly Woman Bangarang" which opens at the Barn Theatre, in Kingston, on Saturday, February…
A scene from 'Belly Woman Bangarang'
"Dutty gal, leggo gal!" shout four members of the 'community' to Maria, on the floor (Becky Knowles) who is rejected by the 'community' in a scene from "Belly Woman Bangarang". The play is directed by Honor Ford-Smith of the Jamaica National School…
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DeMontevin Lodge, Portland

The DeMontevin Lodge, built in 1881, was built by custos David Gideon. The Lodge which now operates as a guest house, was frequently visited by…