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(KPH) Kingston Public Hospital
"The new block at Kingston Public Hospital is now taking shape and the gleaming white structure is getting the finishing touches. It contrasts with the red-brick buildings to the southern part of the hospital."
Kingston Public Hospital
"Dr. and Nurse: Wayne McSam, 9, and Lorraine Parkinson, 5, of the Wyman Basic School in Pink Lane, Kingston gave a highly entertaining true-to-life performance yesterday for nurses at the Kingston Public Hospital, as their contribution to the current…
David Coore, Finance Minister
"Welcome: Finance Minister David Coore greets Australian Deputy Prime Minister D. Cairns at Jamaica House yesterday morning. Behind Mr. Coore (left to right) are Prime Minister Michael Manley and Mining and Natural Resources Minister Allan Isaacs.…
Ben Hawthorne
" 'Big Ben' says thank you with a kiss - Ben Hawthorne kisses Mrs. Winnifred Box after she presented him with a gift at the musical evening arranged for him. Looking on is JTA President Victor Edwards. Ben Hawthorne retires this year after serving…
Lorna Boothe
"Commonwealth gold medal hurdler Lorna Boothe (left) making some adjustments to schoolgirl during the exercise session at the National Stadium yesterday afternoon. The Jamaica-born English representative had the girls going through exercises of…
PNP leader Michael Manley with exuberant supporters
"PNP leader Michael Manley with exuberant supporters last night. At press time, the PNP had won 45 seats outright. The JLP had taken seven and eight were still undeclared."
Kingston Mayor, Ralph Brown, with PNP supporters
"Ralph's finest hour: Kingston Mayor, Ralph Brown, is engulfed by cheering PNP supporters and gets his hands raised in acknowledgement Wednesday night after his victory over the JLP's Ivan Moore in the West Central Kingston constituency was…
Bruce Wellington receiving the Minor Cup Trophy
"Melbourne's Bruce Wellington is seen receiving the Minor Cup Trophy from Ivan Heron, treasurer of the West Indies Cricket Board of Control at the annual prize-giving function yesterday at Sabina Park."
Peggy Antrobus with Lucille Mair and Beverly Manley
"Outgoing Coordinator of the Local Women's Movement Lucille Mair [second from left] speaking to the gathering at the Heads of Voluntary National Organisations concerned with the welfare of women's luncheon which was held at Jamaica House last…
Aubrey Webson
"Aubrey Webson in a typical pose - armed with his tape-recorder and folder of Braille notes on his way to classes at the University of the West Indies."
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Rio Cobre Canal
View of a small section of the canal at Rio Cobre. The canal is surrounded by lush vegetation. Also seen is a small structure with a thatched roof.