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Mozambique National Troupe of song and dance
"A scene from "Mapiko", a secret dance from the northern section of Mozambique. Centre, in mask, is the main dancer representing the evil spirits from the forest where the dance used to be performed. During the struggle for liberation the character…
The Korotso dancers from Nigeria performing at Ward Theatre
"The Korotso dancers from Nigeria who performed in Jamaica on Monday and yesterday at the Ward Theatre."
Minister of Mining and Energy Horace Clarke looking at a collection of posters
"Children do their bit for energy: Minister of Mining and Energy Horace Clarke looking at one of a collection of posters depicting sources of energy and ways of conserving energy. The posters were designed by Girl Guides and Brownies from the…
Visitors to the API exhibition of photograph on the damage caused by Hurricane Allen
"[Roy Thomas] and visitors to the API exhibition of photographs on the damage caused by Hurricane Allen discussing one of the exhibits. The exhibition, which is being held at the Jamaica Library Service on Tom Redcam Drive, contains approximately…
Mrs. Laxmi Mansingh talking about Indian manuscripts
"Mrs. Laxmi Mansingh [left] explaining the significance of some Indian manuscripts to the Most Hon. Rev. Samuel Carter, Roman Catholic Archbishop, and Mrs. Hazel Bennett a member of the Executive of the Jamaica Library Association. Occasion was the…
Three young men admiring the Indian instruments on display at the opening of the exhibition.
"Three young men admiring the Indian instruments on display at the opening of the exhibition put on by the Indo-Jamaican Society's at Kingston and St. Andrew parish library. The speaker was Dr. John Martin, Custos...Items on display include clothes…
Mrs. Louise Bennett-Coverley viewing savings the National Savings Committee's savings exhibition
"Mrs. Louise Bennett-Coverley viewing savings the National Savings Committee's savings exhibition at the Bank of Jamaica Thursday before she declared the exhibition open. The exhibition, which is prelude to the International Symposium on Savings, is…
Christmas treat
"Boys and girls lined up to be served the delicious looking food. The taste was even better than the looks."
Hon. Dr. Ken McNeil breaks ground for Linstead Community Health Centre
"Health and Environmental Control Minister, Hon. Dr. Ken McNeil (with axe) breaking ground for the proposed quarter million dollar Linstead Community Health Centre to be situated on the Linstead Hospital grounds, yesterday (Nov. 4). To the Minister's…
Oral immunization against polio
"Oral immunization against polio is being given this child by School Nurse Mrs. Dian Campbell. He is among the hundreds who were immunized in Kingston and St. Andrew during the summer holidays."
