The Michael Manley Centre
- stimulating learning and reflections
 

Then Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, opened the Michael Manley Centre at the Foundation's headquarters, 1A Hope Boulevard, Kingston 6, on December 10, 2004, the 80th anniversary of Mr Manley's birth. The Centre is a depository and showcase of Mr Manley's documents and memorabilia. It includes books by and about Michael Manley as well as volumes from Mr Manley's private collection; scores of articles that he wrote for various academic and popular publications; speeches; statements; messages and correspondence. Among the artefacts are the "rod of correction"; the emblems of the Order of Supreme Companion of O.R. Tambo, conferred by the South African Government in 2004 for Mr Manley's contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle; letters from United States Presidents Jimmy Carter and George Bush Senior; and such personal items as Mr Manley's birth certificate, passports, eyeglasses, diaries and address book. Several albums of photographs are included, as well as scores of videotapes and audiotapes.
 

The Official Opening
 

The Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J.
Patterson, (C) being escorted to the opening of the Michael Manley Center by the Chairman of the Foundation, Mr. Danny Roberts (left), and Deputy Chairman Senator Dwight Nelson.

   

The Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J.
Patterson cutting the Ribbon to open the Michael Manley Center with Mr. Manley's grand-daughter Mia Manley.  Looking on are the Most Hon. Mrs Michael Manley and the Chairman of the Michael Manley Foundation, Mr Danny Roberts.

   

Students viewing exhibits in the MichaelManley Center.

                                      

 


  The Michael Manley
    Centre


  Opening Remarks by the
     Foundation Chairman