Norman Manley
Norman Manley was a prominent Jamaican statesman, lawyer, and politician who played a crucial role in the country's political landscape during the mid-20th century. As a founder of the People's National Party and a leading figure in Jamaica's push for independence, he is recognized for his advocacy of social justice and economic reform, establishing a legacy that continues to influence Jamaican politics today.
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Norman Manley – premier of Jamaica – asked the Jamaican people to choose: Federation or Independence?
Peter Espeut | The dismantling of CARICOM | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-02-27
Norman Manley was Jamaica’s first premier and the husband of Edna Manley.
Letter of the Day | Elevating Miss Mable Tenn | LettersJamaica· 2026-01-24
Norman Manley was initially considered the first choice for Prime Minister of the West Indies Federation.
‘One from ten leaves nought’: Historical notes on the ill-fated Caribbean Federation
Guyana· 2025-12-07
The Norman Manley International Airport is named after Norman Manley.
Norman Manley and Ian Fleming airports to reopen today for relief flights, commercial flights to begin on Thursday | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-29
Norman Manley was made a national hero because of his essential role in Jamaica’s self-governance and independence.
Garth Rattray | What would our National Heroes think of us today? | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-26
Norman Manley believed that discipline and education were the foundations of progress.
Dr Andrew Holness: Let's honour the living heroes among us | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-20Norman Manley was the intellectual head of the People’s National Party.
Mark Wignall | Do you know that politician? | In FocusJamaica· 2025-10-20
Norman Manley collaborated with Bustamante to produce a legacy of independence.
Gordon Robinson | Begin again! | In FocusJamaica· 2025-09-22
As their founder Norman Manley once said, ‘It is on this consideration that we find the highest value in the two-party system.'
Lance Neita | The true Gordon House legacy | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-10
Norman Manley was the visionary who merged his edicts, policies and personal principles with skills of governance.
Lance Neita | The case of the malfunctioning mic | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-01
Norman Manley was a leader of the People’s National Party who participated in the independence process.
Failing grade | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-01
Norman Manley once said that the mission of his generation is to make Jamaica in the image of their dreams.
Education cannot thrive on empty promises | LettersJamaica· 2025-08-19
Norman Manley is a National Hero of Jamaica and served as a head of government.
‘Pleasure of a lifetime’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-18
Norman Manley is described as a revered founding father whose leadership was instrumental in Jamaica’s path to self-government.
The good and bad of political dynasties | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-18
Norman Manley was the Premier of Jamaica who led the People's National Party government during the design of the national flag.
The Jamaican flag | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-12
Norman Manley called the first election from Parliament in 1959.
Witness to history | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-11
The Honourable Norman Manley paved the way for sovereignty through sacrifice, courage, and vision.
Independent country in celebrations: Reflection on 63 years of freedom | Art & LeisureJamaica· 2025-08-11
Norman Manley, leader of the Opposition, expressed his concerns about the procedure taken to select the national anthem.
The national anthem | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-07
Premier Norman Manley said in a ministry paper read in the House of Representatives.
The national bird, tree and fruit | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-06
Premier Norman Manley read in the House of Representatives a ‘ministry paper’ on Jamaica’s national emblems.
The national flower | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-05
Norman Manley expressed a far-sighted message about the quality of the Jamaican people in his Independence message.
Lance Neita | The Negro’s Jubilee | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-31
Norman Manley was the premier of Jamaica who imposed a trade boycott on apartheid South Africa.
Curtis Ward | Support COE special tribunal on Russian aggression against Ukraine | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-20
Norman Manley is cited as a significant figure in the historical context of Jamaica's governance.
Dennis Minott | Breaking the monopoly: A just, Filipino-inspired energy future for Jamaica | In FocusJamaica· 2025-07-14
Courtenay Griffiths was inspired by Jamaica’s first Premier Norman Manley QC.
Legal giant Dr Courtenay Griffiths KC ‘leaves indelible mark’ | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-02
Norman Manley confirmed that his generation had set in place the political framework of a functional state.
Howard Mitchell | What price are we paying for progress? – Part 1 | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-08
Norman Manley is listed among the largest shareholders in First Rock Real Estate Investment Limited.
Opposition wants answers on implications of First Rock Hambani property receivership for gov't | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-05
Norman Manley was also honored as a labour pioneer.
J’cans urged to ‘return to God’ as Workers’ Week gets underway | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-20
Frustration over landlessness and economic inequality boiled over, triggering the 1938 labour rebellion, led by Norman Manley and Alexander Bustamante.
Christopher Burgess | Land for the few: How history locked Jamaicans out of home-ownership | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-04-14
Norman Manley was the president of the People's National Party and played a crucial role in recruiting P.J. Patterson for political service.
Celebrating Patterson on his 90th birthday | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-04-10
Norman Manley was the president of the People's National Party and recognized P.J. Patterson's talent.
Celebrating Patterson on his 90th birthday | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-10
