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Boys' Town F.C.
Boys' Town Football Club is a Jamaican football club based in Kingston, which currently plays in the Jamaica National Premier League. The team is based in Kingston, Jamaica, with their home ground at the Collie Smith Drive Sporting Complex, which can hold up to 2,000 spectators. It is said that Bob Marley was a fan of this club. History Boys' Town was founded as a Christian project in 1940 by Reverend Father Hugh Sherlock for the young people in Kingston's Trench Town community. They have won the national league title on three occasions, the most recent in 1988. Recent seasons After finishing runners-up to Tivoli Gardens in the 2010–11 season, they started the 2011–12 season on a low after fielding an ineligible player (Marvin Morgan, Jr.) in their first two matches and were deducted one point. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. In the Americas, Kingston is the largest predominantly English-speaking city in the Caribbean. The local government bodies of the parishes of Kingston and Saint Andrew were amalgamated by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation Act of 1923, to form the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC). Greater Kingston, or the "Corporate Area" refers to those areas under the KSAC; however, it does not solely refer to Kingston Parish, which only consists of the old downtown and Port Royal. Kingston Parish had a population of 89,057, and St. Andrew Parish had a population of 573,369 in 2011 Kingston is only bordered by Saint Andrew to the east, west and north. The geographical border for the parish of K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaica
Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some to the north-west. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno peoples, the island came under Spanish rule following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494. Many of the indigenous people either were killed or died of diseases, after which the Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves to Jamaica as labourers. The island remained a possession of Spain until 1655, when England (later Great Britain) conquered it, renaming it ''Jamaica''. Under British colonial rule Jamaica became a leading sugar exporter, with a plantation economy dependent on the African slaves and later their des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KSAFA Super League
The KSAFA Championship League also known for sponsorship purposes as the 'Campari/KSAFA Championship League'' , is a men's third division football league, it’s sanctioned by the Jamaican Football Federation. The league is contested between 12 clubs that are based in the parishes of St. Andrew and Kingston, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation where as at the end of each season the two lowest placed teams are relegated to KSAFA Major League. while the winners qualify for the National Premier League Playoff along with the winners of the South Central Confederation Super League, Eastern Confederation Super League and Western Confederation Super League. These four teams play each other, home and away, with the top two teams from this playoff being promoted to the Jamaica National Premier League. Member teams 2010-11 * August Town F.C. * Barbican F.C. * Bull Bay F.C. * Cavalier S.C. * Constant Spring F.C. *Duhaney Park F.C. * Mountain View United F.C. * Rae Town F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Premier League
The National Premier League, also known for sponsorship purposes as the Red Stripe Premier League, is sanctioned by the Jamaican Football Federation as the top division for men's association football in Jamaica. Contested between 12 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Jamaica's regional Super Leagues where the two lowest placed teams are relegated to their corresponding local second division league. History The National Premier League was formed in 1973 to serve as the top tier of Jamaican professional club football. The league's inaugural season kicked off on September 22, 1973 as the ''Kingston Major League'', and finished with Santos F.C. as the first title winners. 13 different clubs have been crowned champions of Jamaica. With Portmore United being the most successful team with 7 national titles. To date, the league has produced four Caribbean champions: Portmore United (2005, 2019) and Harbour View (2004, 2007). As of the 2020 season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981; baptised in 1980 as Berhane Selassie) was a Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, and made him a global figure in popular culture to this day. Over the course of his career, Marley became known as a Rastafari icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture and identity, and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms. In 1976, Marley survived an assassination attempt in his home, which was thought to be politically motivated. He also supported legalization of marijuana, and advocated for Pan-Africanism. Born in Nine Mile, Jamaica, Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trenchtown
Trench Town (also Trenchtown) is a neighbourhood located in the parish of St. Andrew, part of which is in Kingston, the capital and largest city of Jamaica. In the 1960s, Trench Town was known as the Hollywood of Jamaica. Today Trench Town is the location of the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum, a National Heritage Site presenting the unique history and contribution of Trench Town to Jamaica. Trench Town is the birthplace of rocksteady and reggae music, as well as the home of reggae and Rastafari ambassador Bob Marley. The neighborhood gets its name from its previous designation as Trench Pen, of land once used for livestock by Daniel Power Trench, an Irish immigrant of the 18th century (descendants of the Earls of Clancarty). The Trench family abandoned the land in the late 19th century. Trench Town is home to the communities of Wilton Gardens ema Federal Gardens, Arnett Gardens ungle Havana, Buckers and others. Trench Town today is also the home of two of Jamaica's top P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boys' Town FC
Boys' Town Football Club is a Jamaican football club based in Kingston, which currently plays in the Jamaica National Premier League. The team is based in Kingston, Jamaica, with their home ground at the Collie Smith Drive Sporting Complex, which can hold up to 2,000 spectators. It is said that Bob Marley was a fan of this club. History Boys' Town was founded as a Christian project in 1940 by Reverend Father Hugh Sherlock for the young people in Kingston's Trench Town community. They have won the national league title on three occasions, the most recent in 1988. Recent seasons After finishing runners-up to Tivoli Gardens in the 2010–11 season, they started the 2011–12 season on a low after fielding an ineligible player (Marvin Morgan, Jr.) in their first two matches and were deducted one point. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tivoli Gardens F
Tivoli may refer to: * Tivoli, Lazio, a town in Lazio, Italy, known for historic sites; the inspiration for other places named Tivoli Buildings * Tivoli (Baltimore, Maryland), a mansion built about 1855 * Tivoli Building (Cheyenne, Wyoming), a historic downtown building * Tivoli Hotel in Pirie Street, Adelaide, South Australia * Villa d'Este, a 16th-century villa in Tivoli, near Rome, famous for gardens and fountains Entertainment venues ''For all venues with Theatre in the name, see'' Tivoli Theatre (other) Music * Tivoli (Utrecht), music venue in Utrecht, the Netherlands Sports * Hala Tivoli hall, a sporting hall in Ljubljana, Slovenia * New Tivoli, the stadium of Aachen's best-known football team, Alemannia Aachen, Germany * Old Tivoli, the former stadium of Aachen's best-known football team, Alemannia Aachen, Germany * Tivoli-Neu in Innsbruck, Austria * Tivoli (Innsbruck) in Innsbruck, Austria * Tivoli End, A stand at the Millmoor stadium in Rotherham, England ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvin Morgan, Jr
Marvin may refer to: __NOTOC__ Geography ;In the United States * Marvyn, Alabama, also spelled Marvin, an unincorporated community * Marvin, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Marvin, North Carolina, a village * Marvin, South Dakota, a town * Robley, Virginia, also known as Marvin * Lake Marvin, a lake in Georgia ;Elsewhere * Marvin Islands, Nunavut, Canada People and fictional characters * Marvin (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Marvin (surname), including a list of people and fictional characters Arts and entertainment * ''Marvin the Album'', an album by the Australian group Frente! * "Marvin (Patches)", a song by Titãs * "Marvin" (Marvin the Paranoid Android song), a song by Marvin the Paranoid Android (1981) * ''Marvin'' (film), a 2017 French film * ''Marvin'' (comic), a newspaper comic strip Other uses * Marvin (robot), developed by the University of Kaiserslautern Robotics Research Lab in Germany See also * Marven Gardens, a h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JFF Champions Cup
The JFF Champions Cup, known since 2009 as the Flow Champions Cup, is an annual knockout tournament in Jamaican football. The modern tournament was established during the 1990–91 season and is contended between the 12 Red Stripe Premier League clubs and the 14 Parish league champions The current cup holders are Reno F.C., having defeated Montego Bay United 4–3 in the 2014 Flow Champions Cup Final. The title is Reno's third overall win in the competition. Winners NBS Federation (FA) Cup *1990/91 : Olympic Gardens 1–0 Hazard United *1991/92 : Seba United *1992/93 : Olympic Gardens *1993/94 : Harbour View F.C. *1994/95 : Reno F.C. *1995/96 : Reno F.C. 1–0 Arnett Gardens *1996/97 : Naggo Head F.C. 1–0 Hazard United *1997/98 : Harbour View F.C. 1–0 Waterhouse F.C. (asdet) *1998/99 : Tivoli Gardens F.C. 2–0 Violet Kickers F.C. *1999/00 : Hazard United 1–0 Wadadah F.C. *2000/01 : Harbour View F.C. 3–0 Wadadah F.C. *2001/02 : Harbour View F.C. 2–1 Rivol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boys' Town Cricket Club
Boys' Town Cricket Club is a cricket club based in the Trenchtown neighbourhood of Kingston, Jamaica. The club developed from the Boys' Town institution, a community organisation founded by Hugh Sherlock, a Methodist minister and writer of the Jamaican national anthem, to provide education and sporting opportunities for poor children.. Boys' Town is considered a working class club that "drew talent that the middle-class clubs were not open to nurturing". The West Indian Test cricketer Collie Smith played for Boys' Town before his death in a motor vehicle accident in England in 1959. The next year, the West Indian Test captain Frank Worrell led Boys' Town to victory for the first time in the Senior Cup—the premier cricket championship in Jamaica. In 2003, the club won the Senior Cup for the first time since 1973. References See also *Boys' Town F.C. Boys' Town Football Club is a Jamaican football club based in Kingston, which currently plays in the Jamaica National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
