July 2024 Volume 20

Kingsley Cooper — the brave may have fallen, but…Pulse founder bequeathed a fashion industry to Jamaica

Author: Reprinted from Jamaica Observer

Kingsley Cooper

There is no fashionable way to die, not even for Kingsley Cooper, the pioneer in Jamaica’s fashion modelling industry who passed last Tuesday after a brief, pain-wracked illness that has left a void this country will find hard to fill.

The Pulse   read more

My Memories of Kingsley Cooper

Author: Donat Thompson

P KCOBA Georgia - Donat Thompson childhood friend of Kingsley (left), along with other attendees

My friend for over 55 years-we grew up together in Norman Gardens, affectionally known as “ Range” off Mountain View Road. My family moved to Norman Gardens in the mid-sixties, and we met shortly afterwards. He was a few years older than me but the age difference was minimal   read more

Seven Finalists Selected for the JIIFSC Competition

Author: Staff reporter KC Times

JIIFSC 2024 Finalist

On July 1 st 2024, the Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition (JIIFSC) President Gary McCook announced the seven finalists for 2024.

The Finals will be held on Saturday July 27th, at the Shiloh High School Theatre, 4210 Shiloh Road, Snellville GA 30039. Tickets are available at   read more

Jamaica’s Foreign Policy: 1962 -2022 - A New Book by Stephen and Lisa Vasciannie

Author: Staff reporter KC Times

Jamaica's Foreign Policy Book by Vasciannie

Former Jamaican Ambassador to the United States, Stephen Vasciannie and his wife Lisa have authored a book on Jamaica’s foreign policy titled, “Jamaica’s Foreign Policy: 1962 - 2022.”

In the years since Independence in 1962, Jamaica’s foreign policy has reflected the flux and reflux of international affairs.   read more

BREDRIN NOTES - NOSTALGIC BUS BOY BLUES

Author: Professor Stephen Vasciannie

JOS Bus

Cecile Clayton, a Fidelitas sister, has brilliantly reminded us on social media about the public bus system in place for parts of Kingston and rural Jamaica mainly in the 1960s and 70s. Her description of the Jamaica Omnibus Service (the JOS) is both fascinating and stimulating. Here are some   read more

Douglas Forrest - the Music-loving Hunter!

Author: Rev. Dr. Barry Davies

Principal Douglas Forest

Explaining and solving the mystery as to why there was always a continuing abundance of trebles in the 1950s and1960s!

In addition to all his duties first as 2 nd Master, and then as Headmaster, Douglas Forrest took upon himself the task   read more

The UJAA (USA) Inc. 34th Annual High School Graduate Awards

Author: George B. Bell

Jaison H. McIntosh

The Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc. (UJAA) hosted its 34th annual High School Graduate Awards (HSGA) Ceremony on Monday, June 24, 2024.

The event was held virtually (via Zoom), and it recognized high school seniors of Jamaican heritage as they graduate high school and matriculate   read more

Grand farewell to Kingsley Cooper

Author: Reprinted from Jamaica Gleaner

Kingsley Cooper

It was in 1980 that Kingsley Cooper and fellow attorney Hilary Phillips started Pulse, a company that would develop the talents of several well-known models and which became a global force.

Four decades later, at a memorial service for Cooper, Phillips stood inside The University Chapel at   read more

KCOBA USA INC. ANNUAL REUNION & AWARDS GALA

Author: Winston ‘Ras’ Henry

KCOBA USA ANNUAL REUNION & AWARDS GALA 2024

Much planning had been expended in making a success of the annual premier event for the KCOBA USA Inc. This event brings out the highest gathering of former students, supporters, donors and well-wishers. With this occasion being the last major event before Kingston College’s centennial celebrations, the association’s intent   read more

Redesign of Kingston College Frontage at North Street

Author: Dr. Glen Laman

KC Walkway View

The Chairman of the KCDTF, Reynold Scott, has released plans for the redesign and upgrade of the North Street campus frontage, which includes the widening of the second entrance.

The redesign will consist of:

  1. Creating a canopy over the guard house to   read more

    Atlanta Chapter’s Summer in the Park 2024

    Author: Staff reporter KC Times

    Atlanta Chapter’s Summer in the Park 2024

    The Kingston College Old Boys Association GA Inc. organized a highly anticipated "Summer in the Park 2024."

    This family-friendly annual event took place on Saturday, June 1st, 2024. It was a day brimming with a diverse range of fun activities, a delightful array of refreshments, and engaging   read more

    Former KC Head Boy wins International Student College Scholarship

    Author: Everton Bailey

    Khijani Williams and NSU President and CEO, George Hanbury, II

    Khijani Williams, a former Kingston College Head Boy, won the prestigious Juan Pablo Correa Scholarship at Nova Southeastern University’s (“Nova”) annual Student Life Achievement Awards in Davie, Florida on April 9, 2024.

    The award is presented annually to a Nova international student in recognition of outstanding performance   read more

    Fortis track and field athletes at the Paris Olympic Games 2024

    Author: Dr. Cedric Lazarus

    Paris 2024

    With a few days to go before the start of the track and field events at the Paris Olympic Games, we will look at the Fortis athletes who will be representing Jamaica.

    At the end of the Games we will analyze their accomplishments, which hopefully will include   read more

    Fortis to be Inducted into Johnson C. Smith University Athletics Hall of Fame

    Author: Gerald Hector

    Leford Green in Action

    I recently learned that Leford Green will be inducted into the Johnson C. Smith University Athletics Hall of Fame. The ceremony is scheduled for the weekend of September 13-14, 2024.

    As I heard the news, a smile was instantaneous. Leford himself reminded me of a conversation we   read more

    Wayne Pinnock Signs Professional Contract with Puma

    Author: Staff reporter KC Times

    Wayne Pinnock

    World Championship long jump silver medalist Wayne Pinnock has officially turned professional by signing a contract with global sportswear giant Puma. Pinnock, who recently completed his junior year at the University of Arkansas, has opted to forgo his final year of college eligibility to focus on his promising athletic   read more

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Bernard Jankee, promoter and protector of Jamaican culture, passes

Author: Reprinted from Jamaica Observer

Bernard Jankee

Bernard Jankee, former director of the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB), died recently after a short illness. He was 63.

Jankee, who was hospitalised in February but had recently been discharged, died at his home in St Andrew.

News of his passing   read more

Donovan T. Davis: Thy Will Has Now Been Done

Author: Ray Ford

Donovan T. Davis

At about 1:20 pm on Saturday, May 24 th last, the call came. “Donovan is no longer with us,” said one of his lieutenants. The news was neither a shock nor a surprise, because a few days before, Fortis Ronnie Chin had called me on a matter, and in   read more