Michael Manley Foundation (R)

Michael Manley is revered for his visionary and courageous leadership which uplifted the masses of the Jamaican people through transformational socio-economic change, and his principled pursuit of a more just and equitable world for the whole of humanity. We honour his memory on the anniversary of his birth. ‘Joshua’ you are forever in our hearts and our journey for a better Jamaica.

On this, the 10th day of December in 1924, our nation was blessed by the birth of a true leader and a man for the people, Michael ‘Joshua’ Manley. Today we celebrate the 96th anniversary of the birth of the second Comrade Leader of the People’s National Party and fourth Prime Minister of Jamaica.

Born to the Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley and Edna Manley, he followed in the footsteps of his parents in living a life of service to the Jamaican people and to the world.

Today we celebrate a true visionary who has championed the cause of the working class, showing up as an exemplary Trade Unionist; a defender of women and children through a legacy built on strong social reform that includes the introduction of minimum wage, equal pay for women, paid maternity leave, and free education.

In his own true words, “Any realistic vision of change must be based on the notion of the development of people,” epitomizes the very life he lived in advancing Jamaica and the Jamaican people.

We say salute and ‘nuff respect’ to a real patriot, the people’s champion and world leader- Happy 96th Joshua!

Michael Manley’s Vision Manley would shift from mildly Fabian notions of social intervention to more radical democratic socialist positions.

Michael Manley’s 91st birthday exhibition attracts dozens to PNP headquarters - News A exhibition marking the 91st birthday of former People’s National Party (PNP) president and former Prime Minister Michael Manley attracted scores of visitors to the party’s headquarters on Old Hope Road in Kingston yesterday. The e ...

In 1924, Michael Norman Manley was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He lived a life of passion for people, progress, equality & justice.

He was prime minister for three terms and lead the People's National Party for almost a quarter-century. salutes comrade The Most Honourable Michael Norman Manley on his birthday.

The People's National Party wishes a Michael Manley a Happy Birthday. He will be remembered as a passionate and unrelenting campaigner for social justice.

Michael Manley’s House Destroyed by Mavis Bank Fire | Nationwide 90FM - Jamaica A house which belonged to former Prime Minister Michael Manley is one of several destroyed in a massive bush fire in Mavis Bank, St. Andrew which has also hit the island’s coffee industry hard.