( L - R ) MARTIN, BURTON, MODEST and WILLIAMS
SOME OF Jamaica's most historic architectural treasures are a little safer now. No, not security concerns, just the information associated with these buildings and their prominent place in Jamaican and West Indian annals.
Stamps from the recently released series of Definitive (Jamaican Buildings) Postage Stamps, Parts Two and Three, were presented to Mico Teachers' College, the Institute of Jamaica and the Ward Theatre Foundation at a ceremony at Mico's Heritage Park on Friday, May 12.
These stamps, presented as first-day covers, preserve the rich heritage of the featured buildings. Deputy Postmaster General, Carolle Hainsley, outlined the postal service's vision and function. She also highlighted the role of postage stamps in communication and in creating valuable treasures for the cultural landscape as well as for philatelists (stamp collectors).
AWARDS
Receiving the gifts on behalf of their organisations were: Dr. Burnett Burton, acting principal of Mico; Wayne Modest, director of Musems Division, for the Institute of Jamaica; and Ruby Martin, vice-chairman for the Ward Theatre Foundation.
Master of Ceremonies, Vivian Crawford, in his comments, suggested that the pursuit of philately will become more popular as themes captured by the stamps are expected to have wide multi-cultural appeal, so careful attention is given to theme selection.
Chris-Ann Blake, a first-year Mico music student, gave a splendid rendition of folk songs to the accompaniment of the Mico College Band under the direction of Hope Wilson.
Jamaica College, also featured in this latest collection, was
presented with a set of the stamps last Wednesday at the school. R 'Danny' Williams, chairman of the school board, received the gift on behalf of the institution.
