The storied institution north of National Heroes Park salutes the old boy who left the world of finance to shatter the myth that world-beating athletes could not be made in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica — BY CALVIN G. BROWN- JULY 6, 2026 - The Wolmer’s Trust has paid a moving tribute to its distinguished alumnus, legendary sprint coach Stephen Francis, OJ, declaring that “a giant and genius, has taken his rest” and celebrating an outstanding Jamaican “who made his home on the field of play and who has finished valiantly his race on earth.”