Old Harbour High

Thanks to a special donation of wicker seats by the graduating class of 1987, visitors can now sit in the foyer in comfort. The presentation was made on August 30 to principal Lynton Weir.

Head girl of 1987 Marilyn Myers lead the initiative with her fellow batchmates following discussions with Weir, who made the request.

Myers told Old Harbour News that the group has been “discussing a number of projects in which they can give back to the institution” that helped shape their lives.

The six-foot seven-inch centre recently returned to Jamaica where he visited his alma mater and donated a few pairs of sneakers to the basketball team that played a crucial role in his development during his formative years.

There he took the responsibility to oversee training from his high school coach Ricardo Edwards, whom he described “like a father” before delivering an inspiring motivational team talk, during which he broke down in tears at one point.

Event promoters must now conduct their own research and seek approval well in advance because of the very limited amount of permits being granted in the fast developing St Catherine town.

Acting deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Carey Duncan says restricting the amount of permits issued is due to location and the human resource capacity at the police station.

Hanna made the startling revelation during the February 26 town hall meeting put on by the St Catherine Municipal Corporation at Old Harbour High School.

He said: “DSP Duncan, principal Weir, it’s not only the game place students go to during the days. There is a mechanic shop across from Kaluga where the prostitutes hang out and I have seen boys down there in the days purchasing (sex from) prostitutes.”

Finnikin, a wearer of many community portfolio hats, ruffled feathers by accusing the local governing authority of failing to present a proposed plan of action that speaks to developing the south west St Catherine town.

Speaking in the presence of Mayor Norman Scott and members of the municipality executive at a town hall meeting at Old Harbour High School on February 26, Finnikin charged that the town is on the brink of anarchy.

The #30 ranked Old Harbour, with an average age of 15, surprised many this season as they grind their way to the last 16 of the rural area daCosta Cup.

The victory achieved on the school’s ground was significant for more than one reason, as the senior team were advancing to the second round of the competition for the first time in four years. It was also the first time in many moons that the team reached this stage unbeaten, with yesterday’s victory seeing them ending the first round with four wins and four drawn results.