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Traditional John Canoe dancers came out for independence

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Jonkonnu dancers performing the Jamaican traditional dance at an independence celebration.

The national Flag raising ceremony to inaugurate Jamaica's Independence

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A group of clergymen on stage surrounded by onlookers at the National Flag raising ceremony, at the inauguration of Jamaica's Independence 1962

Cocoa nut walk on the coast near Runaway Bay

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An artist's impression of a coconut walk showing tall coconut palms along the coast of Runaway Bay, Jamaica, ships sailing and horsemen on the beach.

Ocho Rios Bay

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An artist's impression of the Ocho Rios Bay showing palm trees and buildings along the coast and rolling hills in the background. A boat with three men and a dog aboard are in the foreground.

City of Kingston from the commercial rooms looking towards the east

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A view of the city of Kingston with mountains as the backdrop showing private and public buildings along the streets and a busy street with pedestrians, horses and carriages.

Float by the Indian Community 1966

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Four Indian girls dressed in Indian Costumes are participating in a float by the Indian community to celebrate Jamaica's Independence in 1966.

A Negro Market in the West Indies

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Scene at a negro market in the West Indies - Vendors are seated on the ground displaying produce, poultry, goats and pigs, a woman carrying a basket of chickens on her head, white women with umbrellas and white men wearing hats are walking among the…

Norman Manley Portrait

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Black
White Portrait of Norman Manley, Jamaica's National Hero.

Charles Square, Montego Bay in the 1960s

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Pedestrians (Women) walking in Charles Square, Montego Bay. Ceramic jars, flower pots and baskets are on the ground; car parked in front of building.

Mandeville

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Photograph showing Mandeville Square