Author:
George B.
Bell
The NY Chapter’s Annual General Meeting and Elections 2014
KCOBA USA, Inc. held its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in the Bronx, New York. The atmosphere was filled with passion and positive energy, reflecting the renewed optimism and dynamism that has permeated the Association in recent years.
The afternoon commenced with the usual welcome by President Bloomfield; the Fortis prayer by Dr. Norman Scott;
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Author:
Devon
Hussett
KCOBA New England’s First Family Fun Day
On August 10th, 2014, KCOBA New England launched their first annual family fun day at Winding Trails Park in Farmington, CT. The president of KCOBA Jamaica, Dr. Patrick Dallas was the special guest for the occasion.
The venue features a beautiful soccer field, boating on the lake and scenic
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Author:
Brian
Morrison
The New York 2014 Summer Boat Cruise
On Saturday August 17, 2014, double lines formed early in the cool afternoon sun at the World's Fair Marina, located near LaGuardia Airport in Queens NY. The looks of expectation were evident on the faces of our supporters, friends and Alumni - all informally dressed but looking elegant as usual
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Author:
Derrick R
Wright
Laman signs books
Atlanta resident Dr. Glen Laman is well known as a respected entrepreneur. In addition, he is the past president of the Kingston College Old Boys Association, the managing editor for “KC Times” (www.KCTimes.org), a technologist extraordinaire, and a dedicated community benefactor. But his list of enterprising endeavors does not stop
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Author:
Maurice
Borrows
KC Captain Allan Morgan in action against Spanish Town High in the 2013 Manning Cup season
Kingston College’s own Allan Morgan who captained the school’s football team for the 2012 and 2013 seasons has been awarded a football scholarship to attend Jacksonville University in Florida starting in August 2014.
This was the result of an effort spearheaded by members of the KC family in South
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Author:
Staff reporter
KC Times
KCDTF 2013 Annual Report
In 2013, the KCDTF received 26 donations from individuals and organizations totaling J$1.2 million according to the recently released report from the fund. This distressing news is compounded by the fact that the Jamaican inflation rate is averaging 11.4% while the fund is only growing at 4.4%.
The major projects
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Author:
Dr. Glen
Laman
Yuchen Moodie with Dr Glen Laman
The Atlanta chapters George Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund has increased the amount of funds allocated for awards for the 2014/15 academic year. According to Guidance Counselor, Sonia Watson, “this is going to make so many more students and their parents happy.”
While on the island recently, the fund’s manager, Dr.
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Author:
Maurice
Burrows
KC 1981 Manning Cup and Oliver Shield champions, Mark, left-front and Maurice right-front
September 1976 marked the marvelous journey of Mark “Soupbone” Johnson and Maurice “Spider Cat” Borrows at Kingston College (KC). The gifted duo hailed from separate ends of Kingston, Mark, a native of the Portmore area was a member of the Wanderers football club while Maurice grew-up in Harbour View and
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Author:
Lance
Seymour
Pictured with the KC contingent are Lawrence Prendergast, President, R. Wayne Stephens, Secretary and Patrick Johnson all of KCOBA (Toronto
The National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica (NYOJ) visited Toronto as part of their scheduled tour of Canada (August 2 – 10, 2014).
One stop on the tour was the Revival Time Tabernacle and featured 15 students from Kingston College.
Pictured with the KC contingent are Lawrence Prendergast, President,
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