The Wolmer’s Old Boys’ Association marked 120 years with a banquet and awards at the Jamaica Pegasus, New Kingston, on Saturday 5 September 2026.

5 September 2026 · Cocktails 6:30pm · Dinner 8pm

Guest speaker: The Hon. Mr Justice Bryan Sykes, O.J., C.D., Chief Justice.

Contribution J$20,000. Formal attire. Tickets were at Wolmer’s Trust High School for Boys, and from WOBA executive members.

Chief Justice Sykes urged past and present students of Wolmer’s Boys’ School to harness artificial intelligence to broaden access to knowledge and to boost efficiency, and not to let it erode human judgement, conscience, and accountability. He said an alumni association is for service, not fellowship alone: goodwill should become scholarships, mentorship, and opportunities.

Awards were given in Maroon and Gold, the school colours.

Maroon: Kurt Boothe, Andre Grey, Trevor Johnson, Lissant Mitchell, Michael Robinson, and Walter Rodney.

Gold: Professor Evan Dale Abel, Ricardo “Bibi” Gardner, Bruce James, KD Knight, Wayne “Marshal” Mitchell, and Dr John Royes. The Observer reported that Gardner and Mitchell could not attend.

Professor Evan Dale Abel said the years at Wolmer’s formed those in the room, and that what is achieved should be paid forward to those coming after.

Use AI but don’t let it think for you — Jamaica Observer, 10 September 2026.