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Disabled Rastafarian at funeral
"This disabled Rastafarian known only as "Tata" was wheeled to the National Arena on Thursday by his brethren, to pay his last respect [to Bob Marley]. He was just one of the many disabled persons on hand."
Members of the Back to Africa Mission
"Members of the Back to Africa Mission at Palisadoes Airport yesterday morning before flying to New York by BOAC on the first stage of a two-month tour of five African countries to investigate migration there. In from from left are Mr. W.M. Blackwood…
Michael Manley receiving copy of 'Bustamante and His Letters'
"Michael Manley (left) seen looking at his copy of "Bustamante and His Letters" after it was presented to him by the author journalist Frank Hill at Jamaica House on Monday."
Typical Jamaican scene
"Typical Jamaican scene: these folks get a view of the proceedings [of Bob Marley's funeral] from the trees around the Mausoleum in Nine Miles, St. Ann."
Ziggy Marley recovering from fainting
"Too hot - Marley's son Ziggy is relieved of his shirt after he fainted during the entombing of his father at Nine Miles on Thursday. Looking on are sister Cedella [left] and mother Rita [right]."
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Poet Laureate, Mervyn Morris and Governor General at Investiture Ceremony
Professor Mervyn Morris, Poet Laureate of Jamaica (2014 - 2016) with Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during the Poet Laureate Investiture Ceremony…