Kingston Wharf 75th Anniversary

NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020 18 KINGSTON WHARVES 75TH ANNIVERSARY Kingston Wharves’ multi-purpose operations today. Opening of Newport West in the 1960s. T HESTORYofKingstonWharves is intricately interwoven into the fabric of Jamaican eco- nomic life. For many years, the port has stood as a symbol of Jamaican nationalism and the embodiment of the audacious Jamaican entre- preneurial spirit that was unrelent- ing in pushing the boundaries for achievement and a place in history. The port of Kingston was also the birthplaceof themodern labour and politicalmovements inJamaica,with the 1938 labour unrest starting on the port and giving rise to political parties and trade unions. KINGSTON WHARVES LIMITED A history of collaboration, courage and achievement PLEASE SEE HISTORY , 20