University of the West Indies

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University of the West Indies

university, Kingston, Jamaica

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Self-government of Jamaica
…the Jamaican branch of the University of the West Indies (established 1948), which became an important factor in the preparation for independence. A sugar refinery, citrus-processing plants, a cement factory, and other industrial projects were started. A severe hurricane in August 1951 temporarily stalled development by devastating crops and killing…
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…the Jamaican branch of the University of the West Indies (established 1948), which became an important factor in the preparation for independence. A sugar refinery, citrus-processing plants, a cement factory, and other industrial projects were started. A severe hurricane in August 1951 temporarily stalled development by devastating crops and killing…
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