Mandeville When Manchester was established in the early nineteenth century there was no debate as to where the capital should be located. What came to be known as Mandeville, was the natural choice because of its centrality. Mandeville was a popular place of settlement for British expatriates who enjoyed its temperate climate. The town was […]
High Mountain 10k Road Race Held every January in Williamsfield, this exciting sporting event is contested by some of the best amateur and professional athletes in the country. The Manchester Horticultural Society Show This gardening extravaganza is held every May on Labour Day and is one of the most popular flower show in the country. […]
Norman Washington Manley Manchester’s most famous son is undoubtedly National Hero Norman Washington Manley. Mr. Manley, Jamaica’s first premier, was born in Roxborough in 1893. An outstanding athlete, scholar and lawyer, Mr. Manley rose to national prominence during the labour disputes of 1938. That year, he founded the People’s National Party (PNP) and led the […]