Jamaican-born Bronx businessman Walford Stewart, chief executive officer of Brand GOFAAH, has announced plans to honor three prominent Jamaican coaches Wendell Downswell, Clive “Lazza” Ledgister and Janet Burke.

The trio will be honored at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) World Cup event (Yard vs. Foreign), scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at the STETHS grounds in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica.

Downswell, the current Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) National Youth Technical Director, was recently conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (OD) from the government of Jamaica for his outstanding contribution to football.

As coach of the Reggae Boyz from 2004 to 2006, he oversaw the team’s victory in the 2005 Caribbean Cup.

He also coached the Reggae Boys to a silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Ledgister is a distinguished cricket coach while Burke is a dedicated netball coach.

“STETHS has a legacy of excellence in sports and a fan base accustomed to winning. Downswell, Ledgister, and Burke will be recognized for their unwavering dedication, leadership, and the pivotal roles they’ve played in developing young athletes at STETHS,” Stewart told Caribbean Life.

“The World Cup event, which will feature football, cricket, and netball games, promises to be a vibrant reunion of alumni from the diaspora, current students, and community members, who will unite to celebrate STETHS pride and sportsmanship,” he added.

Stewart said the day’s festivities will conclude with an after-party featuring the renowned Dunrich World Sound system playing alongside JAX International, DJ Rup, and DJ Hayle.