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Photo flashback: Scenes from Labour day, 1973

Published:Friday | May 30, 2025 | 6:00 AM
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Lady Duffus (left foreground), lends a hand at the National Literacy Board (NIB) Headquarters, 49B South Camp Road. Looking on are, from left; Dr. F. Johnson, chairman of the Board, Lt. Leo Blake, ACD, Mr. Hugh Nash, N.I.B. Community Relations Director, Sir Herbert Duffus and a member of staff.
Prime Minister Michael Manley (centre) hard at work at the Elletson Methodist Church on Labour Day, May 23, 1973. The project undertaken by citizens of the area was the renovation and expansion of the church hall and beautification of the grounds. They planned to use the church hall to house the Ray Town Women’s Craft Co-operative, a business venture organized by the women in the area.
Mrs. Michael Manley (third left) accompanied by Senator Dudley Thompson (in dark glasses) and Sir Clifford Campbell (beside him) in constructing a playfield at Jamaica House on Labour Day, May 23, 1973. The playfield will be called The Jamaica House Pocket Park.
Members of the Land Surveyors Wives Association painting the Elizabeth Ward at KPH during their Labour Day, May 23, 1973.
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Jamaicans from all walks of life came together on Labour Day 1973 to give back to their communities. Across the island, scenes of teamwork and national pride unfolded as citizens joined hands in projects big and small. These moments captured the true spirit of service, unity, and dedication to building a better Jamaica.