November 2020

google acknowledges frank bailey, one of the uk's first black firefighters

November 26, 2020

canada-based glenmuir alumnus donates tablets to needy students

November 26, 2020

Andrene Burrell, a past student of Glenmuir High School who is now based in Canada, celebrated her 30th birthday by donating 22 tablet devices to needy students in Jamaica. Read more.

google acknowledges fanny eaton, a jamaican-born 19th century artist's model

November 17, 2020

the great british bake off seeks black contestants for new series

November 16, 2020

The Great British Bake Off cookery programme is seeking applications from the black community for its upcoming 12th season in 2021. Kat Healy, Casting Assistant Producer for the show, said the idea is to have contestants who represent modern Britain in the 21st century. For more information go to: www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk or call 020 7067 4837.

An interview with uk reggae entertainer virgo don (the lyrical sultan)

November 10, 2020

UK-based reggae artiste Virgo Don a.k.a. the Lyrical Sultan has been in the music business for several years. Specialising in dancehall reggae, the Glenmuir High alumnus was one of the UK contributors to the Glenmuir Global Telethon event in September 2020. Check out his website - https://www.virgodon.com/ and also an in-depth interview about the man behind the mic.

new book celebrates the 1985 Glenmuir high school dacosta cup football team

November 10, 2020

A new book which celebrates the 1985 Glenmuir High School DaCosta Cup Team is to be launched shortly. Legends Forever: The 1985 Glenmuir High School DaCosta Cup Journey describes the historic run of the Glenmuir High School 1985 football team all the way to the final that year. The book, written by Glenmuir alumnus Phil Gersh Brown, re-visits the memories and efforts of the players and coaches involved. The official book launch occurs on Saturday, 14 November⋅20:00 – 21:00 GMT/15:00 - 16:00 EST. The book is available on Amazon via ebook and paperback.