THIS DAY IN OUR PAST
The following events took place on March 11 in the years identified:
1950:Five
hundred islanders are expected to share the million-odd pound annual labour expenditure of Kingswood Films Inc. Artisans, artists, professional people and workmen will be included. The company begins rolling its cameras at the proposed Vernamfield film city later this year. With a dozen motion pictures expected to be on location within a year from commencement of the first vehicle, jobs will be offered progressively as operations go on. Another phase of the industry promises a fillip to rail and road transportation between the city and Vernamfield. Tentative arrangements with the railway and bus operators are being considered for the daily carriage of workers. Wages to local workers will be paid in Jamaican currency. Recruitment of employees will not commence until final negotiations are completed, when a special recruitment office will be open. 1974:into Public inquiry
the reviewing of the tariff on wharfage rates, pursuant to an application in that behalf made by Kingston Wharves Ltd and Western Terminals Ltd, begin at the boardroom of the Port Authority of Jamaica on Eureka Crescent in Cross Roads. However, formal presentation by the wharf companies did not begin, but will take place at a further meeting on March 12 at the Sheraton-Kingston Hotel. The meeting is held to settle procedural matters. It is the last day by law for the meeting to begin. Representing the Port Authority at the meeting are Alfred Rattray, chairman of the Port Authority; Lucien Rattray, general manager of the Port Authority; Abe Issa, and Noel Marley, both members of the Port Authority. Also R. Taylor, secretary of the Authority. Representing the wharf companies are Paul Scott, M. Belcher and M.O. Rainford of Kingston Wharves Ltd; and Peter Harty, Robert Bell and B. Gray from Western Terminals Ltd.
– The Gleaner Archives
Today’s Gem
“If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative.” – Woody Allen