October 2025 Volume 21

Tony Keyes, a ‘Legend in his Time’: Jamaican Sports Legend and Penn Relays Pioneer Inducted into Michigan State University Athletics 2025 Hall of Fame Class

Author: Nick Ford

Dr. Tony Keyes his grandsons and Jason J Batt, MSU Athletics Director

Last month in East Lansing, Michigan USA, a very special event took place to acknowledge and spotlight the sparkling soccer career of Jamaican sports legend—Dr. Tony Keyes.  The Michigan State University (“MSU”) Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet dinner took place on Friday, September 12th at the Jack  

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Audley Davidson: 25 years at the organ at St Andrew Parish Church

Author: Reprinted from Jamaica Gleaner

Audley Davidson

When the extraordinarily talented organist and choir director Audley Davidson walks into the sanctuary and sits at the pipe organ console at the St Andrew Parish Church, his commanding presence is pretty hard to miss. His persona looms large across the manuals and the pedals of this most euphonic  

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Launch Speech - Garfield Batts Hotspot Solutions Foundation

Author: Staff reporter KC Times

Garfield Batts

Delivered by Dr. Patrick Dallas, Chairman
Funeral Service - September 13, 2025

Good afternoon, family, friends, colleagues, and fellow mourners.

We gather today with heavy hearts to lay to rest our dear brother, friend, and fellow Kingston College Old Boy, Garfield Batts. Garfield was  

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In Memoriam – Ingrid Mourice Bachelor

Author: Staff reporter KC Times

Ingrid Bachelor

February 4, 1958 - August 1, 2025

The life of Ingrid Mourice Bachelor was celebrated on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida, at a moving memorial service that reflected her deep faith, generous spirit, and lasting impact on two nations she loved-Jamaica and the  

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Perry Bloomfield Honored with UJAA Service in Education Award

Author: Dr. Glen Laman

Perry Bloomfield

Surrounded by his Kingston College colleagues and members of the wider diaspora community, R. "Perry" Bloomfield was celebrated at the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc. (UJAA) 35th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration Gala on September 14, 2025. On that day, Bloomfield received the UJAA Service in Education Award, a  

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Tribute to Frederick Franklyn Foote

Author: Dr. Patrick Dallas

Frederick Foote

(January 29, 1953 - August 12, 2025)

"The memory of a well-spent life is eternal." - Victor Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist (1802-1885)

Today, as we gather to pay our respects to our brother and friend, Frederick Franklyn Foote, I extend condolences on behalf  

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Kingston College Class of 1985 Celebrates 40 Years: A Reunion of Memories and Impact

Author: George B. Bell

Class of 1985

Kingston College Class of 1985 has etched its name in the proud history of their alma mater by accomplishing two meaningful missions during its 40th reunion celebrations: creating an unforgettable weekend of fellowship and joy and making a lasting contribution to Kingston College (KC) through a generous donation of   read more

Allan “Skill” Cole — KC Old Boy, Football Genius, and Cultural Icon

Author: Dr. Glen Laman

Allan "Skill" Cole

The Kingston College family joins Jamaica and the wider world in mourning the passing of one of its most gifted sons - Allan "Skill" Cole, football legend, cultural ambassador, and true Fortis man.

The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. Andrew Holness, in paying tribute to Cole, described   read more

KCOBA NY’s Annual Fish Fry – A Rainy Day, But a Warm Success

Author: Wayne Page

NY Fish Fry

Our recent Fish Fry event was well on its way to surpassing last year's success, thanks to enhanced planning, improved logistics, and the unwavering dedication of our organizing team. From food preparation to event setup and customer service, every element was executed with greater care and precision.

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RuJohn Foundation screens over 250 students at Annual Health Fair

Author: Dwayne Richards

2025 Rujohn Medical testing

Over 250 students received free health screening at Kingston College ahead of the start of the new school year, thanks to the generosity of the RuJohn Foundation.

The annual health fair saw student athletes from Kingston College, Clan Carthy High school, Convent of Mercy 'Alpha' Academy, Immaculate   read more

Fortis Feature: Mr. Sing Slun Chin, CD – A Legacy of Enterprise and Generosity

Author: Dr. Glen Laman

Sing Chin CD

August 1947 - October 2025

From humble beginnings to national honor, this Kingston College Old Boy uplifted his alma mater and his country.

Sing Chin, CD, died on October 23, 2025.

From Canton to Kingston

Born August 22,   read more

Remembering Merrill Chevannes

Author: Dr. Glen Laman

Merrill with daughter, granddaughter and two of her great grandchildren. From L-R Toni Laman, Jalen Crawford, Merrill Chevannes, Wendy Crawford and Brooklynn Crawford.

The Jamaican community in the United States and at home mourns the passing of Mrs. Merrill Chevannes, who transitioned peacefully at the remarkable age of 93. Born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, Merrill lived a full and vibrant life that spanned more than nine decades and touched countless hearts.

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RuJohn Foundation screens over 250 students at Annual Health Fair

Author: Staff reporter KC Times

2025 Rujohn Medical Health Fair

Over 250 students received free health screening at Kingston College ahead of the start of the new school year, thanks to the generosity of the RuJohn Foundation.

The annual health fair saw student athletes from Kingston College, Clan Carthy High school, Convent of Mercy 'Alpha' Academy, Immaculate   read more

Atlanta Chapter Announces new Board of Directors for 2026

Author: Staff reporter KC Times

KCOBA ATL Members

The Kingston College Old Boys’ Association of Georgia (KCOBA-GA) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors, elected at the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

The newly elected officers are as follows:

KCOBA GT Scholarship Fundraiser - 100 Years of Fortis

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KCOBA Fortis Walkway Legacy

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Tribute to Michael Christopher Wilberforce Davis (aka Dickie)

Author: Dr. Patrick Dallas

Michael Davis

(October 1, 1956 - August 28, 2025)

"Good friends we have, oh good friends we've lost, along the way." - Bob Marley

On behalf of the Kingston College Old Boys fraternity and the wider Fortis family, I extend heartfelt condolences to Claudia, Shadia, his three   read more

Kingston College Old Boys’ Association USA, Inc. (KCOBA NY) Elects New Executive Leadership and Board Members.

Author: Wayne Page

KCOBA NY Logo

After four years, the Executive Body returns with approximately 80% of its members intact. It speaks to the determination of the Kingston College Old Boys' Association USA, Inc. (KCOBA NY) and its dedicated slate of dynamic officers. This elected administration represents renewed energy and direction, one that many members   read more

THE KINGSTON COLLEGE OPENED YESTERDAY

Author: Reprinted from Jamaica Gleaner

KC Front Gate

April 17, 1925, Daily Gleaner


The Ceremony was Performed by the Lord Bishop Of Jamaica.

THE SPEECHES MADE.


Much Needed Addition to the Secondary Schools Of This Island.

A step in advance in the realm of secondary education in   read more

FAREWELL TO GERRY MURRAY AND PETER DANIELS

Author: Patrick Smikle

Jerry Murray and Peter Daniels

The Kingston College community celebrates the lives and mourns the passing of two stalwarts who made us proud on and off the field .

They were both members of the class of 1968.

I read somewhere recently that as we get older, we   read more

Young. Bold. Unstoppable.

Author: Reprinted from Jamaica Gleaner

Aaden Dunn

How teen entrepreneur Aaden Dunn built an empire with two phone cases and one LED light, no Young KCOB and entrepreneur Aaden Dunn.

At just 13 years old, Aaden Dunn, armed with nothing but two phone cases and a single LED light, set out on his dream   read more

Driving the Future of Supply Chains: Professor Michael Haughton

Author: Seymour Douglas

Professor Michael Haughton

When global headlines focus on clogged ports, container shortages, or supply disruptions, people often wonder: how does the world keep goods moving? For Professor Michael Haughton, the answer is both deeply analytical and profoundly human. As the CN Fellow in Supply Chain Management at Wilfrid Laurier University's Lazaridis School of   read more

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