Friday November 28, 2025
Page 2 continues to celebrate and honour the contributions of alumni, students and staff at the Calabar Old Boys’ Association (COBA) Cocktail Party and Awards Ceremony, held at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St Andrew on November 22, 2025.
As the night unfolded, MVP Track Club President Bruce James used the platform to deliver a powerful charge to the alumni. Drawing lessons from the development of MVP — now one of the world’s top track clubs — James challenged school stakeholders to establish audacious benchmarks, and crucially, to engage and mentor students from across the island to help them fulfil their potential.
Additionally, to support repairs at Calabar’s sister school Westwood High following Hurricane Melissa, guests were invited to participate in a silent auction featuring works by visual artists Owen Williams and Nahshon Morris.
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United In Excellence Championing the achievements of Calabar alumni alongside Calabar Old Boys’ Association President Major Desmond Brown was Westwood Old Girls’ Association President Margery Riley Campbell. Garfield Robinson
Well-Deserved Accolade Planning Institute of Jamaica Director General Dr Wayne Henry shared the delight of his COBA honour with his wife, ophthalmologist Dr Gail Webster-Henry. Garfield Robinson
Pace Setter Among the notable guests at the awards ceremony was Calabar alum and Olympian Christopher Taylor. Garfield Robinson
Emerald Allure No need to guess which school Supreme Court mediator Josina Jackson represented, showcasing a one-shoulder cocktail dress from Vesper. Garfield Robinson
Here, Sir! Valuation surveyor Daniel Tulloch-Reid (left) caught up with his brother, Caribbean Institute for Health Research Director Prof Marshall Tulloch-Reid (right) and Westminster Consulting Group director Emile Finlay. Garfield Robinson
Under The Same Roofe COBA Awards Planning Committee Chairman Michael Roofe paused for a quick snap from the Page 2 lensman with his wife, Ministry of National Security and Peace permanent secretary Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe. Garfield Robinson
Green Light National Commercial Bank Foundation director Sharon Williams showed off the Calabar colours featuring a strapless ruffled crop top. Garfield Robinson
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Proud Sons of Calabar World 100m champion Oblique Seville (left) and world championship 110m hurdles silver medallist Orlando Bennett celebrated their President’s Award recognition. Garfield Robinson
