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PHOTO FLASHBACK: General Omar Torrijos, visits Jamaica, in April 1976

Published:Friday | April 22, 2022 | 6:40 AMA Digital Integration & Marketing production
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IN THE FIELD; The Panamanian head of government, General Omar Torrijos, seen with sugar workers in the canefields when he toured Bernard Lodge Sugar Co-op on April 21, 1976.
General Omar Torrijos, president of Panama (centre) chatting with Governor General Florizel Glasspole (right) during a courtesy call at King's House on Tuesday, April 20, 1976. At left is Minister of External Affairs Senator Dudley Thompson.
INSPECTING THE GUARD OF HONOUR - General Omar Torrijos, chief of covernment, Panama (left), inspecting the guard of honour mounted by the 1st Battalion of the Jamaica Defence Force (JPDF) at the Norman Manley International Airport, shortly after his arrival Tuesday, April 20, 1976. He was accompanied by Major Delroy Ormsby, who commanded the guard; Brig. Rudolph Green, chief of staff of the JDF; and Lt. Col. Leslie Lloyd, commanding officer of the ISCF (background).
General Torrijos (left), in talks with Prime Minister Michael Manley at Jamaica House on April 20, 1976.
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General Omar Torrijos, chief of government in the Central American Republic of Panama visited Jamaica in 1976. The stay was short but very busy. He had several meetings with public officials and also went on several tours.