Manning's Global Community
Chavon Panton
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
"My will is that the benefit and income arising from the same my trustees before hand shall be appropriate to the use and encouragement of a tutor or tutors and the keeping of a free school, in the Parish of Westmoreland in the island to instruct and educate youth."
This was stated in the will of Thomas Manning of Burnt Savannah, Westmorland in 1710, originator of the now-called Manning's School.
This school, which was started due to the lack of education for the poor blacks and coloured slave children has outstandingly developed into a school of originality - and originality is surely what describes Manning's High School the best. It's also a school with a history that starts 270 years; and possesses the distinction of being the second oldest learning institution in Jamaica.
But what the students of Manning's High School brought to the TEENage Expression Tour was not old, outdated or copied - only original and unique.
To Di Air by Tesha Green and Company
As you all should know, the TEENage Expression Tour was created to showcase the talents of the students all across this country.
And Manning's School gave us Talent.
Yes, we have experienced some great showcases of talent from the past tours, but there was something different and special about this school.
The rhythmn, the rhyme, the flow, the dub.
Each talent piece was original - the students really came out in respect of the Tour as they all made the effort to be the best in 'expressing' their talent.
Collington Blake started off the day with his song More Than A Million Ways. (Photos: Allan Lewin)
First off was Collington Blake, who started things off with a song More Than A Million Ways. And nothing was to prepare us for what was to follow.
Ackeem Poyser with an original poem Feel It, gave his schoolmates a performance to remember and the Manning's students cheered him on.
The William Sisters - Natasha, Pamela and Anna-Kay Williams - followed with another original piece entitled Life Is A Serious Thing.
Shakara James (second left) and Marylyn Bennett (second right) receive gifts for correctly answering trivia questions, from Monique Edwards (left), TEENage Co-ordinator and Cassania Lewis-Jarrett, marketing and communications officer at JOL.
This performance was clearly a favourite as the message was clear and exact. They made mention of life and its importance and how we shouldn't take life for granted because we only have one life to live and we should live it to its fullest.
A spot prize followed, and Georgia White from form 4 Aqua was the winner. This was followed by another spot prize, which was won by fluffy ruler Stepharnia Weise from form 4 Crimson.
To Di Air, by Tesha Green and Company, was up next and this performance was filled with pure excitement. Though they had some difficulties with the mic, they did their thing just the same and took the performance to the air.
Original and boasy Wishant Green was up next in the spotlight and the performance was just mad!
His piece was filled with pure excitement and once again originality. He engaged us all into a well-rehearsed and entertaining piece plus the audience adored him and enjoyed every minute of his piece. He unquestionably delivered to the max.
Necia and Toni-Ann followed with their poem Bad Like Wi. They were really hardcore as they took us to another level with their piece. Tyrone Fray was up next with his poem entitled Not The Brokeniser, after which Tamar Titus followed with her dub entitled Blood A Run. Both gave satisfactory performances as they continued in the trend of entertaining the audience.
It was then time for some more giveaways and Shakara James, Marylyn Bennett and Sasha-Gay Stewart all were caught up in the moment as they accepted their gifts from some of our sponsors.
It was then time again for more talents, and courageous Byron Brown was up next with his piece entitled Like a Dove. After a couple shy false-starts, Byron gained confidence from his fellow supportive schoolmates, which later resulted in a pleasing performance.
He told TEENage that this was the first time shyness got the best of him, but was able to overcome it because he believes that the only thing that beats a trial is a failure.
His performance was followed by Byron James Powell.
As the concert activities went on Cassania Lewis-Jarrett, marketing and communications officer at Jamaica Observer gave away one more prize courtesy of one of the sponsors. Liddell Lewis of lower six was the winner of this prize.
Well, after all the 11 contestants performed, once things was for sure, Manning's School was dubwise (10 out of 11 perfomances were dub poetry).
The students were treated to a special performance from one of our guest Target Dancers, finalists in this years Red Label Wine Dancing Dynamites. They came with high energy as they brought the auditorium down with their clever dance routines. But it didn't stop there because immediately after the Target Dancers came we were again treated to another guest performance by Edge Michael. The students enjoyed his presence as he belted out some of his hits, Whoa Delilah.
It was then time to announce the winner of the TEENage Expression Tour winner at Manning's School.
After much cheers and screams (some boos too), Wishant Green with his MAD piece was named winner. He received a bag of goodies from TEENage Observer and a phone from our sponsors LIME.
Like Wishant, TEENage can't wait to see what will happen at the final showdown when all the TEENage Expression Tour winners vie for the TEENage Expression Tour Showdown title.
But before we do that, we have a couple more stops so look out, because we might just be coming to your school next.
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Curry-fest spicing up things at Manning's
Published: Tuesday | April 14, 2009
Hope Evans, Gleaner Writer
Manning's School students Nahema Lyons (left), Corvia Samuels, and Oshinique Williams, look forward to the Curry Festival to be held at their school's sports field on Sunday, April 26. - Contributed
Western Bureau:
STACY WILSON, a past student of The Manning's School in Westmoreland, recently returned to his old stomping grounds and noticed a few changes.
With the exception of the basic structure of the school, there were several new additions that Wilson noticed, including a basketball court, volley ball court, and a few building extensions.
Favourite hang-out spot
One thing unchanged was his favourite hang-out spot: the steps of the gym which also 'doubled' as a guidance counsellor's office. Wilson used to enjoy drinking cold sodas and talking with friends there.
According to the alumnus, the new upgrades at the school were made possible by the proceeds of Westmoreland's Curry Festival, which he said has helped the school tremendously since its inception in 2001. He also credits the festival with increasing tourism revenues in Westmoreland.
"The curry festival is the biggest food festival on the island," Wilson said. "Most people will patronise the local bars and restaurants and even spend the weekend here. Sav (Savanna-la-Mar) hotels will be booked to capacity with many people coming from England, Kingston, Montego Bay, and the the United States of America."
Assisting vendors
Wilson volunteers at the curry festival, assisting the vendors during their busiest times. The participation of past students in the festival is not unusual, as many return to participate for and donate to its cause. At this year's festival, a singing duo, who were known around the island while attending Manning's School in the 1980s, will be reunited after 23 years and will perform at the festival on Sunday, April 26.
For first-time patrons, Wilson encouraged pacing oneself.
"Don't eat too much curry," he warned, "It'll make your belly run!" He also said anyone who goes to the festival cannot leave the celebration without trying the curry crab, a festival favourite.
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Best places to live in Westmoreland
Published: Sunday | March 22, 2009
Nashauna Drummond and Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporters
From left:
(1) Campbleton Gardens, Hartfort
(2) Nordutch Gardens
(3) Campbleton Gardens, Hartfort
(4) Walter Cheddisingh, Llandilo
Westmoreland has many residential communities that rival and surpass some of the most desired addresses in St Andrew. Located on Jamaica's south-west coast, the parish outshines the capital in its spectacular views of and access to the Caribbean Sea.
In recent years, Westmoreland has seen a sharp increase in demand for residential holdings. With the introduction of new business and branches of business from the island's capital, Trevor Blythe, one of the leading real estate agents in the parish has much more to do. Many returned residents seem to have flooded into Westmoreland and though crime is not a problem in the parish, people still like the security that gated communities offer, putting them in high demand. And unlike in St Andrew, these gated communities offer detached houses. Here are some of them. If you know of others, tell us about them at: lifestyle@gleanerjm.com.
1. South Sea View Park
Located on the outskirts of the fishing community of Whitehouse, very close to the border with St Elizabeth, sits this premier beachfront development. It's the perfect combination of a quiet community and superb views of the Caribbean Sea. Imagine the crashing waves your constant companion lulling you to sleep at night and rousing you to face each new day.
All this starting at $25 million. It is no surprise so many returned residents and foreigners who have fallen in love with this nook of our rock decide to call it home. When the first phase of this three-phase development started over a decade ago, the lots were, by today's standards, dirt cheap. But now lots can go for anything as 'cheap' as US$70,000 ($6,160,000). The three phases are South Sea View Park (Phase One); the gated community of West Bay and Phase Three are yet to be developed.
2. Colluden
Literally down the road from South Sea View Park is Colluden. Spanning both sides of the main road, there is a view of the Caribbean Sea from any angle. Returned residents and business owners call this home with prices at $20-35 million.
3. Nordutch Gardens
These palm-lined properties are in the Llandilo community just outside Savanna-la-Mar (when they say down the road, they mean it), in what is meant to be a gated community. Close to the capital and commercial centre of the parish, it affords easy access to all the amenities including the hospital, police station, pharmacies and schools such as the historic Manning's School and all the amenities the capital offers. Residents including lawyers, doctors and business owners call this upscale community home and for $20-35 million you too can.
4. Campbleton Gardens
Located in Petersfield, this is one of the older residential areas established almost 20 years ago. Located mere minutes from the sugar-rich community of Frome, it reeks of old Jamaican charm, the quiet community where Neighbourhood Watch is the preferred security. Catering to middle-income families you would not know by the look of their homes. Trevor Blythe notes that Westmorelanders take pride in their 'castle', their dream home as most of them see it. However, if you are looking for lots (without a structure), if they are any available, it could cost as much as $2.5 million.
5. Pleasant Park
Pretty much like its close neighbour, Campbleton Gardens gives you a glimpse of the area when sugar was king. Residential lots (let's say a four-bedroom) hover about the $16 million price.
6. Walter Cheddisingh
Named for a former member of Parliament in the area, this community is on the rise. All around, mini mansions are going up indicating that in this 'slumping' economy contractors have nothing to worry about. A very quiet community, it's hard to believe it's less than two minutes from Savanna-la-Mar.
And in development, many people seem to finally be seeing the allure of Westmoreland and with the demand for housing there are quite a few developments in the pipeline.
7. Bluefields Gardens
Lots located between Savanna-la-Mar and Whitehouse with a police station, post office and clinic in view. The lots are a two-minute walk to the Bluefields Beach Park.
8. Ocean Terrace Estate
This hillside community promises luxury townhouses, apartments and even a helipad for emergencies. Less than an hour from the tourist Mecca, Montego Bay and even closer to Negril, these will sell like hot cakes. A piece of this heaven is also owned by triple Olympic gold-medallist, Usain Bolt. It's not by the sea but commands a spectacular view and from all accounts, foreigners seem to be the takers for this development.
9. Sweet River
In proximity to the capital, this will be the ultimate exclusive gated community. This development will have its own security system and you don't even have to worry about maintenance. If it becomes your secondary home, lock it up for up to six months and it will still look like you were at home the entire time. Just write the cheque for $25 million upwards.
(5) Colluden, Whitehouse
(6) South Sea View Park Phase 1
Chavon Panton
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
"My will is that the benefit and income arising from the same my trustees before hand shall be appropriate to the use and encouragement of a tutor or tutors and the keeping of a free school, in the Parish of Westmoreland in the island to instruct and educate youth."
This was stated in the will of Thomas Manning of Burnt Savannah, Westmorland in 1710, originator of the now-called Manning's School.
This school, which was started due to the lack of education for the poor blacks and coloured slave children has outstandingly developed into a school of originality - and originality is surely what describes Manning's High School the best. It's also a school with a history that starts 270 years; and possesses the distinction of being the second oldest learning institution in Jamaica.
But what the students of Manning's High School brought to the TEENage Expression Tour was not old, outdated or copied - only original and unique.
To Di Air by Tesha Green and Company
As you all should know, the TEENage Expression Tour was created to showcase the talents of the students all across this country.
And Manning's School gave us Talent.
Yes, we have experienced some great showcases of talent from the past tours, but there was something different and special about this school.
The rhythmn, the rhyme, the flow, the dub.
Each talent piece was original - the students really came out in respect of the Tour as they all made the effort to be the best in 'expressing' their talent.
Collington Blake started off the day with his song More Than A Million Ways. (Photos: Allan Lewin)
First off was Collington Blake, who started things off with a song More Than A Million Ways. And nothing was to prepare us for what was to follow.
Ackeem Poyser with an original poem Feel It, gave his schoolmates a performance to remember and the Manning's students cheered him on.
The William Sisters - Natasha, Pamela and Anna-Kay Williams - followed with another original piece entitled Life Is A Serious Thing.
Shakara James (second left) and Marylyn Bennett (second right) receive gifts for correctly answering trivia questions, from Monique Edwards (left), TEENage Co-ordinator and Cassania Lewis-Jarrett, marketing and communications officer at JOL.
This performance was clearly a favourite as the message was clear and exact. They made mention of life and its importance and how we shouldn't take life for granted because we only have one life to live and we should live it to its fullest.
A spot prize followed, and Georgia White from form 4 Aqua was the winner. This was followed by another spot prize, which was won by fluffy ruler Stepharnia Weise from form 4 Crimson.
To Di Air, by Tesha Green and Company, was up next and this performance was filled with pure excitement. Though they had some difficulties with the mic, they did their thing just the same and took the performance to the air.
Original and boasy Wishant Green was up next in the spotlight and the performance was just mad!
His piece was filled with pure excitement and once again originality. He engaged us all into a well-rehearsed and entertaining piece plus the audience adored him and enjoyed every minute of his piece. He unquestionably delivered to the max.
Necia and Toni-Ann followed with their poem Bad Like Wi. They were really hardcore as they took us to another level with their piece. Tyrone Fray was up next with his poem entitled Not The Brokeniser, after which Tamar Titus followed with her dub entitled Blood A Run. Both gave satisfactory performances as they continued in the trend of entertaining the audience.
It was then time for some more giveaways and Shakara James, Marylyn Bennett and Sasha-Gay Stewart all were caught up in the moment as they accepted their gifts from some of our sponsors.
It was then time again for more talents, and courageous Byron Brown was up next with his piece entitled Like a Dove. After a couple shy false-starts, Byron gained confidence from his fellow supportive schoolmates, which later resulted in a pleasing performance.
He told TEENage that this was the first time shyness got the best of him, but was able to overcome it because he believes that the only thing that beats a trial is a failure.
His performance was followed by Byron James Powell.
As the concert activities went on Cassania Lewis-Jarrett, marketing and communications officer at Jamaica Observer gave away one more prize courtesy of one of the sponsors. Liddell Lewis of lower six was the winner of this prize.
Well, after all the 11 contestants performed, once things was for sure, Manning's School was dubwise (10 out of 11 perfomances were dub poetry).
The students were treated to a special performance from one of our guest Target Dancers, finalists in this years Red Label Wine Dancing Dynamites. They came with high energy as they brought the auditorium down with their clever dance routines. But it didn't stop there because immediately after the Target Dancers came we were again treated to another guest performance by Edge Michael. The students enjoyed his presence as he belted out some of his hits, Whoa Delilah.
It was then time to announce the winner of the TEENage Expression Tour winner at Manning's School.
After much cheers and screams (some boos too), Wishant Green with his MAD piece was named winner. He received a bag of goodies from TEENage Observer and a phone from our sponsors LIME.
Like Wishant, TEENage can't wait to see what will happen at the final showdown when all the TEENage Expression Tour winners vie for the TEENage Expression Tour Showdown title.
But before we do that, we have a couple more stops so look out, because we might just be coming to your school next.
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Curry-fest spicing up things at Manning's
Published: Tuesday | April 14, 2009
Hope Evans, Gleaner Writer
Manning's School students Nahema Lyons (left), Corvia Samuels, and Oshinique Williams, look forward to the Curry Festival to be held at their school's sports field on Sunday, April 26. - Contributed
Western Bureau:
STACY WILSON, a past student of The Manning's School in Westmoreland, recently returned to his old stomping grounds and noticed a few changes.
With the exception of the basic structure of the school, there were several new additions that Wilson noticed, including a basketball court, volley ball court, and a few building extensions.
Favourite hang-out spot
One thing unchanged was his favourite hang-out spot: the steps of the gym which also 'doubled' as a guidance counsellor's office. Wilson used to enjoy drinking cold sodas and talking with friends there.
According to the alumnus, the new upgrades at the school were made possible by the proceeds of Westmoreland's Curry Festival, which he said has helped the school tremendously since its inception in 2001. He also credits the festival with increasing tourism revenues in Westmoreland.
"The curry festival is the biggest food festival on the island," Wilson said. "Most people will patronise the local bars and restaurants and even spend the weekend here. Sav (Savanna-la-Mar) hotels will be booked to capacity with many people coming from England, Kingston, Montego Bay, and the the United States of America."
Assisting vendors
Wilson volunteers at the curry festival, assisting the vendors during their busiest times. The participation of past students in the festival is not unusual, as many return to participate for and donate to its cause. At this year's festival, a singing duo, who were known around the island while attending Manning's School in the 1980s, will be reunited after 23 years and will perform at the festival on Sunday, April 26.
For first-time patrons, Wilson encouraged pacing oneself.
"Don't eat too much curry," he warned, "It'll make your belly run!" He also said anyone who goes to the festival cannot leave the celebration without trying the curry crab, a festival favourite.
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Chavon Panton
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
"My will is that the benefit and income arising from the same my trustees before hand shall be appropriate to the use and encouragement of a tutor or tutors and the keeping of a free school, in the Parish of Westmoreland in the island to instruct and educate youth."
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This was stated in the will of Thomas Manning of Burnt Savannah, Westmorland in 1710, originator of the now-called Manning's School.
This school, which was started due to the lack of education for the poor blacks and coloured slave children has outstandingly developed into a school of originality - and originality is surely what describes Manning's High School the best. It's also a school with a history that starts 270 years; and possesses the distinction of being the second oldest learning institution in Jamaica.
But what the students of Manning's High School brought to the TEENage Expression Tour was not old, outdated or copied - only original and unique.
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| To Di Air by Tesha Green and Company |
As you all should know, the TEENage Expression Tour was created to showcase the talents of the students all across this country.
And Manning's School gave us Talent.
Yes, we have experienced some great showcases of talent from the past tours, but there was something different and special about this school.
The rhythmn, the rhyme, the flow, the dub.
Each talent piece was original - the students really came out in respect of the Tour as they all made the effort to be the best in 'expressing' their talent.
|
| Collington Blake started off the day with his song More Than A Million Ways. (Photos: Allan Lewin) |
First off was Collington Blake, who started things off with a song More Than A Million Ways. And nothing was to prepare us for what was to follow.
Ackeem Poyser with an original poem Feel It, gave his schoolmates a performance to remember and the Manning's students cheered him on.
The William Sisters - Natasha, Pamela and Anna-Kay Williams - followed with another original piece entitled Life Is A Serious Thing.
|
| Shakara James (second left) and Marylyn Bennett (second right) receive gifts for correctly answering trivia questions, from Monique Edwards (left), TEENage Co-ordinator and Cassania Lewis-Jarrett, marketing and communications officer at JOL. |
This performance was clearly a favourite as the message was clear and exact. They made mention of life and its importance and how we shouldn't take life for granted because we only have one life to live and we should live it to its fullest.
A spot prize followed, and Georgia White from form 4 Aqua was the winner. This was followed by another spot prize, which was won by fluffy ruler Stepharnia Weise from form 4 Crimson.
To Di Air, by Tesha Green and Company, was up next and this performance was filled with pure excitement. Though they had some difficulties with the mic, they did their thing just the same and took the performance to the air.
Original and boasy Wishant Green was up next in the spotlight and the performance was just mad!
His piece was filled with pure excitement and once again originality. He engaged us all into a well-rehearsed and entertaining piece plus the audience adored him and enjoyed every minute of his piece. He unquestionably delivered to the max.
Necia and Toni-Ann followed with their poem Bad Like Wi. They were really hardcore as they took us to another level with their piece. Tyrone Fray was up next with his poem entitled Not The Brokeniser, after which Tamar Titus followed with her dub entitled Blood A Run. Both gave satisfactory performances as they continued in the trend of entertaining the audience.
It was then time for some more giveaways and Shakara James, Marylyn Bennett and Sasha-Gay Stewart all were caught up in the moment as they accepted their gifts from some of our sponsors.
It was then time again for more talents, and courageous Byron Brown was up next with his piece entitled Like a Dove. After a couple shy false-starts, Byron gained confidence from his fellow supportive schoolmates, which later resulted in a pleasing performance.
He told TEENage that this was the first time shyness got the best of him, but was able to overcome it because he believes that the only thing that beats a trial is a failure.
His performance was followed by Byron James Powell.
As the concert activities went on Cassania Lewis-Jarrett, marketing and communications officer at Jamaica Observer gave away one more prize courtesy of one of the sponsors. Liddell Lewis of lower six was the winner of this prize.
Well, after all the 11 contestants performed, once things was for sure, Manning's School was dubwise (10 out of 11 perfomances were dub poetry).
The students were treated to a special performance from one of our guest Target Dancers, finalists in this years Red Label Wine Dancing Dynamites. They came with high energy as they brought the auditorium down with their clever dance routines. But it didn't stop there because immediately after the Target Dancers came we were again treated to another guest performance by Edge Michael. The students enjoyed his presence as he belted out some of his hits, Whoa Delilah.
It was then time to announce the winner of the TEENage Expression Tour winner at Manning's School.
After much cheers and screams (some boos too), Wishant Green with his MAD piece was named winner. He received a bag of goodies from TEENage Observer and a phone from our sponsors LIME.
Like Wishant, TEENage can't wait to see what will happen at the final showdown when all the TEENage Expression Tour winners vie for the TEENage Expression Tour Showdown title.
But before we do that, we have a couple more stops so look out, because we might just be coming to your school next.
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Hope Evans, Gleaner Writer
Manning's School students Nahema Lyons (left), Corvia Samuels, and Oshinique Williams, look forward to the Curry Festival to be held at their school's sports field on Sunday, April 26. - Contributed
Western Bureau:
STACY WILSON, a past student of The Manning's School in Westmoreland, recently returned to his old stomping grounds and noticed a few changes.
With the exception of the basic structure of the school, there were several new additions that Wilson noticed, including a basketball court, volley ball court, and a few building extensions.
Favourite hang-out spot
One thing unchanged was his favourite hang-out spot: the steps of the gym which also 'doubled' as a guidance counsellor's office. Wilson used to enjoy drinking cold sodas and talking with friends there.
According to the alumnus, the new upgrades at the school were made possible by the proceeds of Westmoreland's Curry Festival, which he said has helped the school tremendously since its inception in 2001. He also credits the festival with increasing tourism revenues in Westmoreland.
"The curry festival is the biggest food festival on the island," Wilson said. "Most people will patronise the local bars and restaurants and even spend the weekend here. Sav (Savanna-la-Mar) hotels will be booked to capacity with many people coming from England, Kingston, Montego Bay, and the the United States of America."
Assisting vendors
Wilson volunteers at the curry festival, assisting the vendors during their busiest times. The participation of past students in the festival is not unusual, as many return to participate for and donate to its cause. At this year's festival, a singing duo, who were known around the island while attending Manning's School in the 1980s, will be reunited after 23 years and will perform at the festival on Sunday, April 26.
For first-time patrons, Wilson encouraged pacing oneself.
"Don't eat too much curry," he warned, "It'll make your belly run!" He also said anyone who goes to the festival cannot leave the celebration without trying the curry crab, a festival favourite.
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Best places to live in Westmoreland
Nashauna Drummond and Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporters
From left:
(1) Campbleton Gardens, Hartfort
(2) Nordutch Gardens
(3) Campbleton Gardens, Hartfort
(4) Walter Cheddisingh, Llandilo
Westmoreland has many residential communities that rival and surpass some of the most desired addresses in St Andrew. Located on Jamaica's south-west coast, the parish outshines the capital in its spectacular views of and access to the Caribbean Sea.
In recent years, Westmoreland has seen a sharp increase in demand for residential holdings. With the introduction of new business and branches of business from the island's capital, Trevor Blythe, one of the leading real estate agents in the parish has much more to do. Many returned residents seem to have flooded into Westmoreland and though crime is not a problem in the parish, people still like the security that gated communities offer, putting them in high demand. And unlike in St Andrew, these gated communities offer detached houses. Here are some of them. If you know of others, tell us about them at: lifestyle@gleanerjm.com.
Located on the outskirts of the fishing community of Whitehouse, very close to the border with St Elizabeth, sits this premier beachfront development. It's the perfect combination of a quiet community and superb views of the Caribbean Sea. Imagine the crashing waves your constant companion lulling you to sleep at night and rousing you to face each new day.
All this starting at $25 million. It is no surprise so many returned residents and foreigners who have fallen in love with this nook of our rock decide to call it home. When the first phase of this three-phase development started over a decade ago, the lots were, by today's standards, dirt cheap. But now lots can go for anything as 'cheap' as US$70,000 ($6,160,000). The three phases are South Sea View Park (Phase One); the gated community of West Bay and Phase Three are yet to be developed.
Literally down the road from South Sea View Park is Colluden. Spanning both sides of the main road, there is a view of the Caribbean Sea from any angle. Returned residents and business owners call this home with prices at $20-35 million.
These palm-lined properties are in the Llandilo community just outside Savanna-la-Mar (when they say down the road, they mean it), in what is meant to be a gated community. Close to the capital and commercial centre of the parish, it affords easy access to all the amenities including the hospital, police station, pharmacies and schools such as the historic Manning's School and all the amenities the capital offers. Residents including lawyers, doctors and business owners call this upscale community home and for $20-35 million you too can.
Located in Petersfield, this is one of the older residential areas established almost 20 years ago. Located mere minutes from the sugar-rich community of Frome, it reeks of old Jamaican charm, the quiet community where Neighbourhood Watch is the preferred security. Catering to middle-income families you would not know by the look of their homes. Trevor Blythe notes that Westmorelanders take pride in their 'castle', their dream home as most of them see it. However, if you are looking for lots (without a structure), if they are any available, it could cost as much as $2.5 million.
Pretty much like its close neighbour, Campbleton Gardens gives you a glimpse of the area when sugar was king. Residential lots (let's say a four-bedroom) hover about the $16 million price.
Named for a former member of Parliament in the area, this community is on the rise. All around, mini mansions are going up indicating that in this 'slumping' economy contractors have nothing to worry about. A very quiet community, it's hard to believe it's less than two minutes from Savanna-la-Mar.
And in development, many people seem to finally be seeing the allure of Westmoreland and with the demand for housing there are quite a few developments in the pipeline.
Lots located between Savanna-la-Mar and Whitehouse with a police station, post office and clinic in view. The lots are a two-minute walk to the Bluefields Beach Park.
This hillside community promises luxury townhouses, apartments and even a helipad for emergencies. Less than an hour from the tourist Mecca, Montego Bay and even closer to Negril, these will sell like hot cakes. A piece of this heaven is also owned by triple Olympic gold-medallist, Usain Bolt. It's not by the sea but commands a spectacular view and from all accounts, foreigners seem to be the takers for this development.
In proximity to the capital, this will be the ultimate exclusive gated community. This development will have its own security system and you don't even have to worry about maintenance. If it becomes your secondary home, lock it up for up to six months and it will still look like you were at home the entire time. Just write the cheque for $25 million upwards.
(5) Colluden, Whitehouse
(6) South Sea View Park Phase 1
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Curry: The multicultural spice
Published: Thursday | April 9, 2009
Hope Evans, Staff Writer
Goathead spiked with Mrs Allen's special touch.
Western Bureau
Culinary infusions of various cultures including Spanish, French, Chinese, African and Indian, are exhibited each year at the largest cultural celebration the island witnesses: Westmoreland's annual curry festival. This year's festival will take place at The Manning's School on April 26.
Melody Allen, a nine-year vendor at the festival, has been serving up traditional Jamaican dishes that consist of many local seasonings like ginger and garlic and, of course, curry. Allen is known at the festival for her curry goathead and goat belly, but also serves curry crab and shrimp on her menu.
"I've been a part of the curry festival for eight years and it's always exciting," she said. "The best part is being able to serve people."
Curry goat belly seasoned with local spices. - contributed
Allen said all of her food pro-ducts go quickly but the curry goat disappears the fastest. She boasts of the best curry goathead and goat belly available at the festival and shared her recipe:
Melody's Curry Goat Head and Belly
2lbs goat head
2lbs goat belly
2tbs curry powder
1/2tsp masala
1/2tsp jeera
2 stalks eskellion
1 small onion
4 garlic cloves
1tbsp meat seasoning
1tsp salt
1. Burn 2 cloves garlic
and 1 stalk eskellion in oil with 1/2 teaspoon curry.2. Mix in all other seasoning ingredients.
3. Add meat and let cook on a slow flame for about 20 minutes.
Melody says thoroughly cleaning the goat meat is very important and can sometimes take up to two hours to clean properly. Her method is cleaning the goat meat with warm water to remove excess fat, and then soaking it in vinegar.
Turmeric: the plant originated in India and is used to give dishes a yellow colour.
Manning's School Student Handbook:
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We still have western champs though...
on the sporting edge
Paul Reid
Thursday, February 12, 2009
For the past 30 years or so western Jamaica's track and field fans have been gearing up annually for the Western Relays which has been a calendar event on the Jamaica Amateur Athletics Association's calendar for more than 20 years.
Now the event, originally called 'Mini-Gibson' then COMETS Relays has become such a staple of western life that even non-track fans are excited to go watch some of the best talents the country has to offer at any level from Primary/All Age through to the seniors.
For the past seven years at Catherine Hall and over 20 years prior to that at Cornwall College, thousands have been turning up on the second Saturday in February to enjoy one of the best meets in the country.
Munro College students celebrate last year's victory. (Photo: Paul Reid)
This Saturday, however, only the most die-hard fans and those who can afford to travel to the GC Foster Sports College in St Catherine will get to see what is expected to be a cracker of a meet, as continuing work on the Catherine Hall Sports Complex forced the organisers to find an alternate venue.
It is sad that western fans won't get to see the likes of former World Record holder Asafa Powell, new Olympic 100m champions Shelly Fraser, Olympic 400m hurdles champion Melaine Walker or Olympic 400m silver medallist Shericka Williams.
A record number of teams have sent in entry forms and the action promises to be hot from the start to the finish.
However, while the two can't be compared, western track and field fans won't be denied top-quality action as for three days next week - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the crème of the crop of western high school track and field athlete will be in action in the Western Championships.
For the past several years, Western Champs has managed to recapture the attention of track and field fans with a series of outstanding athletes and performances.
Last year's action was worth going miles to see and if the early season results are anything to go by, this year's could be better.
Despite his undisputed quality, two time IAAF World champion Dexter Lee could be challenged in the 100m by William Knibb's Jason Young and Albert Town's Andrew Fisher, early in the season.
All the sprints are expected to be closely contested while new stars are expected to come to the fore.
With the absence of Mannings, no school from Westmoreland is expected to win either the boys or girls titles but several athletes from non-traditional track schools such as Godfrey Stewart High, Frome Technical, Petersfield and Grange Hill could make a difference as the sport continues to spread deep into the sugar cane belt.
The throwing events will not take second stage to track as Petersfield's Cornelius McIntosh raised some eyebrows with a big 15.57m throw to win the Class 1 shot put at the STETHS Invitational two weeks ago and he will challenge Munro College's dominance in this event this year.
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Reaching for the top ...Manning's pushes for the best
Published: Thursday | February 12, 2009
Tashieka Mair, Gleaner Writer
We still have western champs though...
on the sporting edge
Paul Reid
Thursday, February 12, 2009
For the past 30 years or so western Jamaica's track and field fans have been gearing up annually for the Western Relays which has been a calendar event on the Jamaica Amateur Athletics Association's calendar for more than 20 years.
Now the event, originally called 'Mini-Gibson' then COMETS Relays has become such a staple of western life that even non-track fans are excited to go watch some of the best talents the country has to offer at any level from Primary/All Age through to the seniors.
For the past seven years at Catherine Hall and over 20 years prior to that at Cornwall College, thousands have been turning up on the second Saturday in February to enjoy one of the best meets in the country.
This Saturday, however, only the most die-hard fans and those who can afford to travel to the GC Foster Sports College in St Catherine will get to see what is expected to be a cracker of a meet, as continuing work on the Catherine Hall Sports Complex forced the organisers to find an alternate venue.
It is sad that western fans won't get to see the likes of former World Record holder Asafa Powell, new Olympic 100m champions Shelly Fraser, Olympic 400m hurdles champion Melaine Walker or Olympic 400m silver medallist Shericka Williams.
A record number of teams have sent in entry forms and the action promises to be hot from the start to the finish.
However, while the two can't be compared, western track and field fans won't be denied top-quality action as for three days next week - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the crème of the crop of western high school track and field athlete will be in action in the Western Championships.
For the past several years, Western Champs has managed to recapture the attention of track and field fans with a series of outstanding athletes and performances.
Last year's action was worth going miles to see and if the early season results are anything to go by, this year's could be better.
Despite his undisputed quality, two time IAAF World champion Dexter Lee could be challenged in the 100m by William Knibb's Jason Young and Albert Town's Andrew Fisher, early in the season.
All the sprints are expected to be closely contested while new stars are expected to come to the fore.
With the absence of Mannings, no school from Westmoreland is expected to win either the boys or girls titles but several athletes from non-traditional track schools such as Godfrey Stewart High, Frome Technical, Petersfield and Grange Hill could make a difference as the sport continues to spread deep into the sugar cane belt.
The throwing events will not take second stage to track as Petersfield's Cornelius McIntosh raised some eyebrows with a big 15.57m throw to win the Class 1 shot put at the STETHS Invitational two weeks ago and he will challenge Munro College's dominance in this event this year.
Students of Manning's School look through literature that Sangster's Book Stores had on display in their school's library, as part of the Ministry of Education's Read Across Jamaica Programme last year. - file photos
WESTERN BUREAU:
Several of the nation's schools have implemented an honour roll system to encourage academic excellence.
Claudette Morrison, the vice-principal of Manning's School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, said her school introduced the system two years ago.
Eighty-four students, 59 being girls, made the honour roll for 2007-2008, with six students from this group making the list for the second time in a row.
The students are chosen from those who score at least 85 per cent or more (from 7-11 grade) and 80 per cent or more (for upper and lower sixth forms) for their half-term grades.
Achievers Board
"When the students make the honour roll we put their names and photographs on what we call our 'Top Achievers Board', and it stays there until our next set of honour roll students are named," Morrison told The Gleaner.
She added that the students are also recognised publicly at the school's general assembly. This, she said, is a motivational boost for them.
"After going through school for five years, not many people get the opportunity to go on the platform for recognition, and the fact that they get their photos on the Top Achievers Board, I think this is something they work towards," she said.
Those who make the honour roll consistently are also given trophies during the school's annual awards ceremony. In order to maintain the school's tradition of academic excellence, and to ensure that each student is given an equal opportunity to make the honour roll, the school hosts study skills seminars each year.
Morrison
| Curry Festival a feast of food and music |
| Cecelia Campbell-Livingston Wednesday, May 07, 2008 |
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| This woman could not get enough of the yellow spice as she enjoys one of the many delicious meals served up at the recently held Curry Festival. |
Curried octopus, crabs, cakes and other curried 'delicacies' that were definitely only for the brave of heart. As a matter of fact, it seemed that anything that could be curried never missed the yellow spice. The packed grounds at the Mannings School on Sunday was testiment enough that Westmorelanders were out for some adventure and wanted to appease their taste buds . and that the many stalls chock-full of a variety of curried treats ensured that they did.
One woman reached too late as she was heard moaning, "Di crab done aready!" unable to believe she would be denied the treat to which she was looking forward.
The only ones who didn't seem to care whether there was enough food in the house or not were the young ones who were having themselves a ball on the various attractions offered by the Curry Festival team. Intermittent squeals of delight and peals of laughter indicated that fun was definitely the name of their game.
Later on in the evening it was time for one of the main features of the day, the stage show segment, and the striking notes of the band alerted the crowd that it was showtime!
Performances kicked off with the Mannings Chorale who delighted as their rich voices blended in unison singing The Blood Prevails.
The same could not be said of 'Jamaica's Michael Jackson' who was a poor substitute for the gloved wonder as he, along with his sidekick, administered some unco-ordinated moves which were supposed to be mimicking Jackson's moves - they failed miserably.
Blessedly the stint was over and DJ Nicholas charged on stage injecting some real energy as he launched into Back To The Owna and other songs. In between performing DJ Nicholas took time out to share his testimony with the audience and they hung onto every word like a lifeline.
Nicholas spoke about being ensnared with the Rasta philosophy, to being totally free by the power of the blood.
After that it was time for some foot-stomping gospel such as Mi Waan One Soul, Daddy Oh and What Kind of Church is This. By the time DJ Nicholas left the stage, he had truly 'blessed' the place.
Following a cultural piece from the Hartford Folk Group, Jodian Pantry was next and her act is now a far cry from that shy little girl who crooned out I'll Give My Heart. Definitely no mama's darling, she called up a male volunteer and gyrated sensuously against him to Wine Pon Mi.
Sipple Steppa performed to a lukewarm response and made way for Stacious who managed to stir the crowd from their lacklustre vibes. Checklist generated some laughter as she sought to find out who was the right DJ for her to deal with.
Fyah Blaze and Shano connected, so did Chris Martin whose entrance on stage was heralded by loud screams of appreciation from the ladies. He ended his set with the super popular 'A Change Gonna Come'.
Bugle and Eskapade did their thing followed by an extended 'selecta' section with disc jocks from Westmoreland's Vibes and Links FM. Patrons didn't mind as they jammed away to some tough tunes being selected by the jocks.
Finally it was time for more stage action.and a big surprise in the form of Prodigal Son who thundered his way on stage and immediately got down to some serious business. He had the crowd really charged as he unleashed some of his popular song.
Munga Honourable brought the curtains down on Westmoreland Curry Festival.when we made our exit he was still holding his own.
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Manning's School celebrates 270th Anniversary
270 years ago thorough the generosity of Thomas Manning, "Mannings School" began. On behalf of Mannings School Past Students Association- Toronto Chapter, I am pleased to congratulate this noble institution "Mannings School" on celebrating its 270 years of commitment and support to the educational system and the children of Jamaica.
Mannings School has enjoyed enormous recognition not only in Jamaica but also overseas. Our dear school has been an institution that has helped to nurture professionals, community leaders and academics and for this we are truly grateful. Through various contributions to society, Mannings over the years has been pivotal in the improvement towards the quality of life. Thus, its stellar education provided to all students including myself who attended this institution is unparalleled.
Let me take this opportunity to applaud Mannings for assisting those who has used this school as a vehicle that allowed them to achieve academic and professional excellence. Ours is a school to be proud of.
Let us celebrate and remember "Our dear Mannings School". Congratulations and best wishes on our 270th anniversary.
Best wishes to all.
Sincerely,
Dione Pryce-Tomlinson
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Historic Building at Mannings High School to be Upgraded |
| MONTEGO BAY (JIS) Monday, June 21, 2004 |
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| Chief Executive Officer of the CHASE Fund, Billy Heaven (second left), hands over a cheque for $4 million to President of the Mannings High School Past Students Association, Johnathan Brown, for the renovation of the Thomas Manning Building on the school campus in Savanna-la-Mar, recently. Others from left are, Francis Blythe, President of the Westmoreland chapter of the past students association and Fitzroy Pinnock, who has been contracted to do the work. |
The Thomas Manning building located on the campus of the Mannings High School in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland is to be extensively refurbished at a cost of $4 million.
The project is being funded by the CHASE fund, which was set up some two years ago to finance programmes dedicated to the development of culture, health, arts, sports and early childhood education.
The Mannings School Past Students Association (MSPSA) is expected to oversee the project, which will involve the re-roofing of the building, upgrading of electrical facilities, installation of cooling fans, fire prevention works, and renovation to the overall structure. The building houses the school's library, two classrooms and the Vice Principal's office.
According to Chief Executive Officer of CHASE, Billy Heaven, the project will begin in a matter of weeks and should be completed in time for the new school term in September.
"The CHASE fund is pleased to be involved in this project, which is expected to bring back the Thomas Manning Building to its former glory. One of our subject areas is arts and culture and the Mannings School falls within the arts and culture sub-sector and more specifically, the heritage aspect of it.
Mannings is listed with the National Heritage Trust . it is a protected school, so CHASE, as part of its mandate is seeing to the renovation of this historic building," Mr. Heaven told JIS News.
President of the Mannings School Past Student Association, Johnathan Brown, observed that the project was indeed a very important one as it sought to maintain the integrity of an architectural structure that has been around for over 200 years.
"The Thomas Manning Building is the seat of the Mannings School, which was founded in 1738. It has a number of deficiencies . and we are intending to do a complete overall during the summer holidays so that by September, we would have fully refurbished the structure. This will undoubtedly provide students with a much more comfortable learning environment", Mr. Brown told JIS News.
He expressed the hope that coming out of the upgrading effort, the building would be recognized as a heritage tourist attraction.
In his remarks, Principal of the institution, Bonitto White, said the school community has been deeply concerned about the deterioration of the building and was overjoyed at the intervention of the CHASE Fund in renovating the structure.
"The refurbishing of the Thomas Manning Building is truly a step in the right direction. This will be very instrumental and helpful to the overall learning atmosphere," he stated.
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Mannings on a roll in Western Conference U-19 basketball league |
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PAUL A REID |
SAV-LA-MAR, Westmore-land - Mannings School won their third consecutive game in the Under-19 division of the KFC/ISSA Western Conference on Monday after trouncing Maud McLeod, 100-23, at Mannings.
The win carried Mannings to eight points, one behind leaders Herbert Morrison, who beat Maldon High, 83-62, also on Monday, while Cornwall College are on seven points.
In the game played in Sav-la-Mar, Richard Chambers led Mannings with 34 points and seven rebounds. Jordan McPherson scored 16 points, Brian Clarke had 13 points, while Chad-wade Brown scored 10 points for the winners, who led 25-2, 46-14 and 78-21 after the first three quarters.
Spot Valley High, Cornwall College and Maldon are all on six points in the Under-16 section, followed by Rhodes Hall High on five points after they beat Grange Hill, 50-20, on Monday.
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Mannings
Monday, 03 March 2008
The Board of Directors and staff at the
The problem began several years ago but has worsened in recent times leaving a build up of stagnant water on the school compound. When our news team visited the school Monday we were greeted by a pungent odour from the area where the water has settled along the peripheries of the school.
The major part of the water, which the school believes is sewage, runs through the centre of the agricultural area. Head of that department Richard Washington is not only concerned about the effects of the water on the farm.He is also worried about the possible effects on the health of students.
The school's principal Gloria Wagstaff says despite constant communication with the developers they have not made any effort to correct the problem. In the interim, the school has put in its own measures by creating channels for the water to run off. The school's principal Gloria Wagstaff says despite constant communication with the developers they have not made any effort to correct the problem.
In the interim, the school has put in its own measures by creating channels for the water to run off.
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Principal of Mannings School retires
published: Thursday |
Heather Henry, Gleaner Writer
Principal of
BONITTO WHITE, principal of Mannings School, is retiring from the institution after 11 years of service.
A Munroe old boy, Mr. White came to Mannings from
"They took over their clubs, organised activities; the students are excellent planners," he told The Gleaner recently. During his tenure, Mr. White sought to nurture the leadership qualities the students displayed and helped them to become even more confident. "I'm a friendly person. I walk by and talk to the students and they felt that I was approachable," he said.
Not only did he find the students impressive but the staff as well. Mr. White said he made the staff feel even more confident by allowing them to exercise their initiative. He, however, was not happy with the academic performance of the school at the beginning of his tenure and took steps to rectify this. He pointed out that he insisted on monthly assessments of the students so that they would be aware of their academic progress. Additionally, he used assemblies to encourage the students to live up their potential. The outgoing principal, in commending Miss Kakuturu, lauded her for making the school proud not only in the academic sphere but as a well-rounded student who extends herself outside of her academic interests. The visible ease with which Mr. White and Miss Kakuturu related to each other was evidence of the close relationship that Mr. White had with his students. As he leaves Mannings, Mr. White hopes for the continued improvement of the school's academic performance, increased usage of technology in the classroom and smaller classes. Top honours for Audrey Thompson PAUL A REID, Observer West Writer SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth Veteran sports administrator and coach Audrey Thompson of Mannings High School is to be honoured for her dedication to sports at this year's staging of the Milo Western High Schools track and field championships set to start next week. Thompson, who represented both Mannings and St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in athletics, has been a teacher for the past 35 years and will be honoured at the finals of the three-day event to be held at the STETHS Sports Complex on February 19. Eldemire Smith, president of the County of Cornwall Athletics Association (COCAA), who will host the event and Meet Director, announced that electronic timing will be used at the finals for the first time. Smith said he regretted that the Catherine Hall complex where the finals had been held for the past five years would not be available, but he was still expecting fast times on the STETHS track which should be in good condition on both days. A record 35 teams are expected to take part in the meet including four newcomers - Holland High, Hopewell High, Spot Valley High and Maude McLeod High, while four teams that missed at least one season will be back. These are former champions Mannings along with Hampton High, Muschett and Newell High. Cecelia Campbell-Livingston The eighth staging of the Westmoreland Curry Festival will take place on Sunday May 4 at Mannings High School in the parish. The festival is the largest of its kind and continues to be the major fund raiser for the school's development fund. Event organiser, Stuart Barnes, told Splash that last year the festival saw over 13,000 patrons in attendance with the result being a net profit of $1.6M. This year, he is expecting an even greater attendance. Curry continues to have a rich history in Jamaica and the festival will showcase a wide variety of dishes from various cultures. The Chinese will serve curried shrimp, curried fried rice, curried pork, curried fish and curried beef. The Indians will be entertaining with live roti-making demonstration, chicken tikka masala, madrass fish curry, mutton vindaloo, chana masala, aloo bhindi, sweet Indian curry and a variety of vegetarian dishes. According to event coordinator, Deevon Escoffery, of D'Empire Management, everything is on track for the eight staging and patrons can come expecting to have a grand time. The evening's fare will include performances from Munga Honorebel, Christopher Martin, Bugle, Jodian Pantry, Demarco, Stacious, Eskapade, Sipple Steppa and DJ Nicholas. Sponsors for the Westmoreland Curry Festival include Coco Cola, Ocean Spray, Welch's, Bigga, Wata and the Jamaica Observer. By Deanna McFarlane Observer staff writer Mannings High School emerged the champions over Munro College after a heated debate that highlighted the in-depth research and breadth of knowledge possessed by the members of the teams at the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League, National Debating Challenge held at the Mico Care Teacher Centre last Friday.Mannings and Munro debated on the moot, "Credit unions are more concerned about the communities in which they operate than are banks" at the end of a day of debating which featured six teams, Mannings High, Munro College, Wolmer's Boys, Knox College, Port Antonio High and Bridgeport High competing. Randy Goldson, Jaxyan Mitchell, Novia Jerry and Vanessa Williams from Mannings High School holding their trophy. The debating team were the winners of last Friday's JCCUL National Debating Challenge. (Photo: Karl McLarty) According to coordinator Lisa Taylor, "The objective is to make students aware of what a credit union does, and what their roles are in society." Taylor also added that each team were champions in their respective parishes. The debating throughout the day was fierce, and had the audience on hand completely involved in the proceedings, and whispers could be heard about which team audience members believed should win. "I feel elated. Words cannot express how I feel," said Novia Jerry, one of the two speakers from Mannings. "It was a lot of stress, but my teachers, friends and family encouraged me," she added, and second speaker Randy Goldson agreed. Jerry was also chosen to be the best speaker for the competition. The best speaker also received a DVD player. Mannings High school was sponsored by Westmoreland Cooperative Credit union and Munro College was sponsored by St. Elizabeth Credit Union. The winning team received trophies, cash prizes, and discmans among other items. Third place went to the dynamic Port Antonio High who was sponsored by Portland Co-operative Credit Union Limited. Observer Reporter Her Royal Highness Princess Ann is greeted on arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston yesterday by Governor-General Sir Howard Cooke (right) and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Peter Mathers. The princess is in Jamaica on a three-day visit. (Photo: Bryan Cummings) Her Royal Highness Princess Ann arrived in the island yesterday for a three-day visit, and seemed eager to fulfil her long list of engagements judging by her brief stop at the Norman Manley International Airport. The Princess Royal and her company of five that included her private secretary and dresser, arrived aboard a small jet at approximately 4:45 pm - 45 minutes behind her scheduled arrival time - and was greeted by Governor-General Sir Howard Cooke. Her flight originated out of the British Virgin Islands where she was on a three-day visit. After her short welcome, the princess was chaeuffered away to King's House where she sat in three meetings - one with the governor-general, another with Health Minister John Junor and the third with the leader of the Opposition, Dr Kenneth Baugh. During her stay, the Princess Royal will engage in a number of activities, the highlight of which will be today's 50th anniversary celebrations of the Princess Margaret Hospital in St Thomas, opened half-a-century ago and named in honour of Princess Margaret. Today, the princess will also make brief stops at the National Heroes Park, Jamaica Defence Force base at Up Park Camp, as well as several inner-city communities, including Rema, Rose Town and Jones Town. She will also visit the Half-Way-Tree Police Station. Tomorrow, the Princess Royal - who is president of the UK arm of child advocacy group, Save the Children - will visit an affiliate agency, Children First, in Spanish Town. The charitable group looks after the welfare of marginalised young people. She is also expected to visit UK-funded post-Hurricane Ivan projects in Portland Cottage, several initiatives being undertaken by the Kingston Restoration Company, fulfil a number of social engagements and visit Mannings High School in Westmoreland, as well as Sir Clifford Campbell Primary School before going to Montego Bay from where she will depart the island. Princess Ann is the second child and only daughter of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Two days ago, December 14, marked 60 years since the first time every adult in Jamaica has been able to vote. Before that, only those who paid a certain amount of taxes or had a certain amount of property could vote. But in 1944 all adults, taxpayer or not, landowner or not, received suffrage - the right to vote.
TRAINED TEACHERS
With the full cooperation of the students and staff the school's academic performance improved. Mr. White credits the academic performance of the students to the fact that 70 to 75 per cent of the teachers employed to the institution are trained university graduates. He contends that this has a significant impact on the quality of the instruction that the students receive. Indeed this has been demonstrated in this year's Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) results in which the school received 100 per cent pass in mathematics and English and the technical and vocational areas and 70 to 90 per cent pass in the arts and business subjects.
While speaking to The Gleaner, Mr. White introduced Jahnavi Kakuturu, an exceptional student of Mannings, who aced the
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Everton Hylton got the Scientific Council's Award for his performance in UNIT 2 Biology? [ his father(Dr. Hylton) would have been proud....he knows Mrs. Gardner is the reason he got into medicine. When we consider that the top Kingston Schools have so much more equipped labs than we do. Mrs. Gardner is grateful for the support the Past Students have given and she says ..you can see it in the results of her students. Hopefully all the chapters will be encouraged to do more especially with the national recognition!
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Congratulations to Mr Martiman Henry
The Manning's School magazine committee had a competition for students recently.
They were asked to design a cover for the 270 th. Anniversary edition. There was a
cash prize of Ja. $4000.00 donated by Ms. Virginia Turner and the Western Chapter.
There were three entries which were vetted by staff advisers, and the winner was Mr
Martiman Henry. Artiman received his prize from the President of the Western
Chapter at school devotion. You can view the cover of the magazine on the Home
Page of the website. Articles and messages from this magazine will be g - mailed to
all Manning's Alumni. Pictures from the presentation will be sent as soon as they are
received.
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New School Handbook
The Manning's School administration has recently produced a school handbook to be
issued to all students on entering Manning's. This handbook has valuable information
for the students. The Western Chapter gives credit to the Principal, Vice Principal and
staff who put this handbook together. We would like to share this information with
alumni, as we too need to be reminded of what is expected of students coming to the
school.
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Veteran sportswoman to be honoured at West Champs
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Audrey Thompson
Thompson, who is the president of the Westmoreland Netball Association, has taught at Mannings since 1990 and also taught at Green Island High and Petersfield High.
The eliminations will be held at Mannings on February 12 for the Boys and February 14 for the Girls, also at STETHS.
The event, which will be sponsored by Milo for over $1.2 million, was launched at STETHS on Friday.
Herbert Morrison High will defend the Boys' section while St Elizabeth Technical are the reigning Girls champions.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
The Nigerians will also be showing off their skills while the Jamaicans will not be outdone as they will have on offer some good old curry crab, lobster, goat, chicken and other culinary delights.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2005
In the final, both Mannings and Munro delivered their points efficiently, however, according to the judges, Mannings put forward more salient points to support their arguments.
Other members of the winning team were Jayvan Mitchell and Vanessa Williams.
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Saturday, February 26, 2005
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60 years of universal adult suffrage
Micheal Burke
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Micheal Burke
Many things that we take for granted today would not have been possible were it not for universal adult suffrage. Such things include education, a certain level of health care, mass-produced houses, highways, widespread use of electricity and widespread access to telephones.
Prior to December 14, 1944, the legislative council, for the most part, looked out for the interests of the elite voters' club while the masses seemed eternally condemned to a life of dire poverty and servility. In 1838, there was abolition of slavery but on paper only. And 100 years later in 1938 the masses were aroused.
The foundation for this arousal was in the Morant Bay Rebellion in 1865 and the work of Marcus Garvey. He implored the masses to be emancipated from mental slavery.
After political independence, Bob Marley sang Garvey's words. By 1938, the strikes started on the sugar estates and the waterfront. Out of that came the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union and the People's National Party, both in 1938.
Indeed, it was to achieve universal adult suffrage and political independence that the People's National Party was formed in September 1938 when Norman Manley was elected PNP president. He would be re-elected every year and would step down in February 1969. He was succeeded by his son Michael Manley, who in turn was succeeded by PJ Patterson in 1992.
In 1938, Alexander Bustamante was a member of the PNP. By 1940 Bustamante was arrested under war regulations. When he was released in 1942 Bustamante denounced the PNP and formed the JLP in 1943.
Bustamante's Jamaica Labour Party would be elected to form the first government in 1944. Norman Manley did not win a seat, as the JLP's Edward Fagan defeated him. While up to now, only two people, Bustamante and Edward Seaga, have been JLP leaders, there have been four JLP prime ministers when we include Donald Sangster and Hugh Shearer.
But there had been a few reforms between 1838 and 1944. The old toll roads were abolished in 1859 when it was clear that the ex-slaves would not return to the sugar estates. With this change came the Indian indentured labourers as well as the Chinese who were allowed to settle to work on the estates but never did so.
However, the Indian workers were not enough so many estates switched from sugar-cane production to bananas.
Out of the banana export from Jamaica came the tourist trade as the first tourists arrived by banana boat. Because of banana production, which included peasant farmers, a banana co-operative would be formed in 1922, and National hero Norman Manley was its legal adviser.
Manley negotiated with the owner of United Fruit Company to have an endowment for the community development of the peasant banana farmers. This endowment, established in 1937, was called Jamaica Welfare, which would evolve into the Social Development Commission by the 1960s.
And there were a few educational institutions like Mico Teachers' College. Wolmer's, Manning's and Jamaica College, the money of which were granted or left in the wills of private benefactors. But before universal adult suffrage in 1944, only the wealthy and those who won the very few available scholarships could attend those institutions.
Also, the Rio Cobre Water Scheme, the Bellevue Hospital as well as the Kingston Public Hospital were some of the recommendations of the commission of inquiry that followed the Morant Bay Rebellion. The role of the Baptist Church in establishing free villages as well as primary schools and at least one high school has been well documented.
Less known is the role of the Roman Catholic Church in education since its return in 1792, after having been outlawed by the British in 1655. One can think of several primary and preparatory schools that were already in place before 1944, as well as high schools like St George's College, Alpha and Immaculate Conception High School.
In the years leading up to 1944, the Roman Catholic Church would also start the elimination of leprosy in Jamaica, although this was completed long after 1944 - indeed in the 1970s. And of course there was the Roman Catholic role in the inauguration of the Credit Union Movement, which started in 1941.
But the furthest we have come in developing the people of Jamaica is since universal adult suffrage, which was the first step to political independence, that came in 1962. Even the politicians we elect today are more educated and more confident in themselves than ever before. Let us salute this important day in the history of Jamaica.
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