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Douglas Manley — the 'other Manley' dies
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
NORMAN Washington Manley, national hero, leader of the Independence movement and founder of the People's National Party (PNP) was blessed with two outstanding sons, Douglas and Michael. They both followed him into the political arena. Michael, the charismatic one, succeeded his father as leader of the PNP and prime minister of Jamaica for three terms. In one of the cruel ironies of history, Norman Manley never became prime minister of a politically independent Jamaica of which he was the principal architect. Douglas self-effacingly became a member of Parliament (MP) for South Manchester and minister of government in the Cabinet of his brother Michael. Douglas Manley was always the "other Manley", always in the shadow of his flamboyant brother, and never fully recognised for his achievements.
Douglas Manley's outstanding career was overshadowed by the local and international notoriety of his brother Michael. To his credit, he never voiced any resentment and he did not seek to compete, but to do his "own thing". He was the one that trod the orthodox path and did what was right and expected, in contrast to the more unorthodox Michael. He is in the Munro College alumni as "Douglas Manley, brother to former Prime Minister Michael Manley". Google's images of Douglas Manley has a lovely picture of Michael Manley.
The other Manley should be given the recognition of his achievements. He was a first-class student at Munro and won the 100 dash at "Championships", equalling the record set by his father. He went on to complete his doctorate in sociology. Michael studied at the London School of Economics but did not do postgraduate studies. While Douglas was pursuing an academic career teaching at universities in West Africa, Michael was leading the National Workers' Union in famous confrontations such as the JBC strike.
Michael was MP, party leader and PM. Douglas was MP, party member and minister. Michael was adored locally and adorned internationally. Douglas had no face recognition, only the name. It was the name, and his brother, why he was shown any deference. The reserved Douglas married once and had two sons, while the charming Michael was married several times and had two sons and two daughters.
Michael was hailed as an intellectual and political thinker, active in global affairs, while most people knew nothing of Douglas' intellectual credentials. Michael wrote several important books on development, political, international issues and an enduring classic on cricket. Douglas wrote a political novel, The Candidate, which has received no reviews on Amazon ten years after its publication.
Douglas Manley, the "other Manley", lived in the shadow of Father Norman, national hero; mother Edna, world-renowned artist; and brother, Michael, an internationally acclaimed political leader. His considerable achievements are lost in the blaze of glory of his family. But Dr Douglas Manley, senator, MP, minister of government, university lecturer, and author made his contribution to the nation of Jamaica. We recognise his achievements and salute him for his service in the sure knowledge that he has earned his place in the pantheon of the illustrious Manley family and in the wider Jamaican family
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/edito...#ixzz2aWpojKvo
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
NORMAN Washington Manley, national hero, leader of the Independence movement and founder of the People's National Party (PNP) was blessed with two outstanding sons, Douglas and Michael. They both followed him into the political arena. Michael, the charismatic one, succeeded his father as leader of the PNP and prime minister of Jamaica for three terms. In one of the cruel ironies of history, Norman Manley never became prime minister of a politically independent Jamaica of which he was the principal architect. Douglas self-effacingly became a member of Parliament (MP) for South Manchester and minister of government in the Cabinet of his brother Michael. Douglas Manley was always the "other Manley", always in the shadow of his flamboyant brother, and never fully recognised for his achievements.
Douglas Manley's outstanding career was overshadowed by the local and international notoriety of his brother Michael. To his credit, he never voiced any resentment and he did not seek to compete, but to do his "own thing". He was the one that trod the orthodox path and did what was right and expected, in contrast to the more unorthodox Michael. He is in the Munro College alumni as "Douglas Manley, brother to former Prime Minister Michael Manley". Google's images of Douglas Manley has a lovely picture of Michael Manley.
The other Manley should be given the recognition of his achievements. He was a first-class student at Munro and won the 100 dash at "Championships", equalling the record set by his father. He went on to complete his doctorate in sociology. Michael studied at the London School of Economics but did not do postgraduate studies. While Douglas was pursuing an academic career teaching at universities in West Africa, Michael was leading the National Workers' Union in famous confrontations such as the JBC strike.
Michael was MP, party leader and PM. Douglas was MP, party member and minister. Michael was adored locally and adorned internationally. Douglas had no face recognition, only the name. It was the name, and his brother, why he was shown any deference. The reserved Douglas married once and had two sons, while the charming Michael was married several times and had two sons and two daughters.
Michael was hailed as an intellectual and political thinker, active in global affairs, while most people knew nothing of Douglas' intellectual credentials. Michael wrote several important books on development, political, international issues and an enduring classic on cricket. Douglas wrote a political novel, The Candidate, which has received no reviews on Amazon ten years after its publication.
Douglas Manley, the "other Manley", lived in the shadow of Father Norman, national hero; mother Edna, world-renowned artist; and brother, Michael, an internationally acclaimed political leader. His considerable achievements are lost in the blaze of glory of his family. But Dr Douglas Manley, senator, MP, minister of government, university lecturer, and author made his contribution to the nation of Jamaica. We recognise his achievements and salute him for his service in the sure knowledge that he has earned his place in the pantheon of the illustrious Manley family and in the wider Jamaican family
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/edito...#ixzz2aWpojKvo
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