New Year’s Message From KCOBA (Toronto)

KC over Toronto

Happy New Year and best wishes for a prosperous 2008 to the Kingston College family and friends. At this time of the year, it is customary to look ahead, make plans and set goals for the New Year. Obviously, our plans will primarily focus on our own personal situation and that of our families. However, I am challenging every KC Old Boy to include our beloved alma mater in their plans for 2008 and make a tangible contribution to the school. The most recent CSEC and CAPE results, which were widely reported by the local media, demonstrated that Kingston College is one of the top performing boys’ school on the island. I am sure we were all justifiably proud and encouraged by these developments. The performances of the students were more read more »

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KC Old Boy Appointed Jamaican Ambassador to the U.S.

Sen. Anthony Johnson

Sen. Anthony Johnson, author of The History of Kingston College and brother of KC Old Boy and former Principal Ivan "Wally" Johnson has been appointed Jamaican Ambassador to the USA.

Read the Jamaica Observer’s account at:

Senator Johnson named ambassador

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An interview with the Hon. Pearnel Charles

Honorable Pearnel Charles

The Honorable Pearnel Charles, Minister of Labor and Social Security visited Atlanta recently and was interviewed by editor, Glen Laman. What brings you to Atlanta? I am here to look for one of my daughters who works as a medical doctor here. read more »

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New Year’s message from Atlanta

KC over Atlanta

The Atlanta chapter embraces the New Year with a feeling of optimism buoyed in part by a successful Christmas party in December. Attendees had such a good time we hope this will translate into increased support for our initiatives during 2008... read more »

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Michael Manley Inducted posthumously into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame

Mrs. Glynne Manley Photo courtesy of Derek Scott

Mrs. Glynne Manley admires the footprints of her late husband, former Prime Minister Michael Manley after they were unveiled at the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, on Auburn Avenue, downtown Atlanta, on Saturday, January 12, 2008.

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President Keizs and Governor Spitzer Announce $4 Billion Endowment Fund

Dr. Marcia Keizs and New York governor Eliot Spitzer

Dr. Marcia Keizs and New York governor Eliot Spitzer recently announced the establishment of a $4 Billion endowment fund for New York’s City and State Universities. Dr. Keizs is the sister of Dale Keizs who is a Life Director of the Toronto chapter of KCOBA .read more »

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A Few Words from the Editor

Glen Laman

The newest member of the Atlanta chapter of the KCOBA is Frank Subaran who graduated from KC in 1959. After KC, Frank studied in Scotland where he earned a PhD in Telecommunications after receiving his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh. He later studied economics at the University of Londonread more »

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Obama looks like a Winner

Everton Barrett

The next President of the United States almost definitely will come from the Democratic Party, that is to say that the top two contenders in the democratic race can beat anything the Republicans put forward as there seems to be a an appreciable level of Public dis-affection for the Republican agenda. read more

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KC Prize Giving 2007

Dale Keizs

I had an opportunity to visit the school on a recent trip to Jamaica. Mrs. Sheila Hoo Sang - Guidance Counselor, shared with me information relating to the school's 2007 Prize Giving held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, November 28, 2007. The event was presided over by Headmaster - Rupert Hemmings. . read more

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Andre Campbell is 2007 Bruce Rickards’ Scholar

Andre Campbell

Twenty one year old first year UTECH mechanical engineering student, Andre Campbell is the recipient of the Bruce Rickards scholarship for 2007. The annual scholarship, which is in its 6th year, is awarded to a KC student of outstanding academic and leadership achievements. It is in memory of the former chairman of the Kingston College Development trust Fund (KCDTF) and KC old boy, Bruce Rickards who was also an outstanding read more