US$20K in matching funds at stake
The recent KCOBA International Covid-19 online conference gave viewers an up-close look at two survivors of the covid-19 pandemic.
The conference was held on April 30th 2020 and was hosted on the Blue Jeans Cloud Videoconferencing service.
Super Valu Fresh Foods recently donated 100 gift baskets for KC’s teachers. This was in support of the school’s relief effort in the Coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the world for months now.
Principal Dave Myrie was on hand to receive the gift baskets on behalf of
The Kingston College community has not been spared by the global pandemic. In our last edition, we reported on the closing of the college when Jamaica ordered all schools shut down in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus.
Several old boys have been infected.
Dr. Glen Laman received Brenau University’s Community Service Award in an online ceremony on April 25, 2020 during the university’s Alumnae Reunion Weekend.
This prestigious award was given in recognition of his exceptional professional path, service to Brenau, and passion for his community, which make him an
Fortis Nation Archives was established a year ago to recreate and document the history of Kingston College - electronically. Continuing on that mandate, we have expanded our archivival thrust with the launch of the Fort Nation Archives Icons Page on Facebook on April 16, 2020. As noted KC Historian,
Covid-19 is sweeping across the land. The ravages of the disease are forcing the cancellations of numerous events. The fundraising activities of KCOBA USA Inc. were not spared. Several fundraising events were canceled and it is likely that the rest may suffer the same fate.
Each year
Two KCOBA USA board members who recovered from the coronavirus told their story on the recent KCOBA International online Covid-19 conference.
The two fortisans are both Vice Presidents of the New York chapter: Everton Howell and Alton Brown.
We are very happy they both survived
Reprinted from the Jamaica Observer
BY SHARLENE HENDRICKS School gives packages to students, staff, and community in COVID-19 initiative
KINGSTON College (KC) marked its 95th year of existence last recently by giving its students, ancillary staff and residents
Jamaica's largest all-boy institution, Kingston College, celebrates 95 years of existence today. The school, which has campuses at North Street (main) and Upper Elletson Road in Kingston, first opened its doors to 49 students on April 16, 1925 at its first location - the corner
Pinnock, who won long jump bronze for Jamaica at the Tampere 2018 World U20 Championships, has signed a track and field scholarship with University of Tennessee.
Pinnock is also a very successful sprint hurdler. He beat Dejour Russell and his Champs Class 1 record, which he left
“In a world where sports often rules, Alvin Binns is one athlete who knows when to run and when to read.” This was the opening line from an article in Alabama State University’s college paper ASU Today not that many years ago.
Alvin Binns is the current
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Freddie Green, captain of the 1949 KC Manning Cup football team, the first KC team to win the Manning Cup, and former national player, passed away on April 12, 2020. He
By Chris Morrow Reputations
‘I won’t compromise my concept. If entertainment doesn’t contain information, then I don’t want anything to do with it.’
As Bob Marley’s close friend and art director during the 1970s and early 1980s, Neville Garrick
Dr. Wayne Fraser, a founding member of the KCOBA Florida Chapter, is an integral of the organization and his steady, thoughtful, and prudent leadership is at the heart of much of the success that the Florida Chapter has enjoyed over the last two decades.
Born in Mandeville,
Reprinted from International Magazine Kreol
May 1, 2020
Article by: Dr. Roli Degazon-Johnson
“The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men………”
As the date of March 29th, 2020 drew near, preparation was in high gear, the venue selected, the press and
Representatives of the Kingston College Class of 1980 on Wednesday, May 6, presented a financial contribution of $500,000 to their alma mater as an initial contribution to the school’s Fortis Covid-19 relief effort.
Principal Dave Myrie expressed profound gratitude to the group, during the presentation at the