Olympic and World Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will receive the Keys to the City of Kingston, a prestigious honour presented by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), which was approved during a recent KSAMC Council meeting in Kingston.
Regarded as one of Jamaica’s greatest athletes, sprint legend Fraser-Pryce’s 22-year career in track and field includes excellent performances in the 60m, 100m. 200m, and 4x100m events, obtaining multiple gold medals and world records.
Councilor Waynette Strachan, representing the Hagley Park Division said, “Honoring Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce with the Keys to Kingston is not only a tribute to her success on the track but a celebration of her role as an ambassador for Jamaica’s culture, a mentor, and a symbol of hope.”
“This recognition celebrates both her past accomplishments and the promise of her future contributions. Her journey is far from over, and she will undoubtedly continue to inspire and break barriers Born in Waterhouse, Kingston, Fraser-Pryce has remained deeply connected to her community and gives back through her charitable organization, the Pocket Rocket Foundation.”
Councilor Byron Lee Clarke of the Waterhouse Division praised the athlete as a beacon of hope, stating that the honor is “more than deserving” while Councilor Tosha Schwupp of the Stony Hill Division called her a “Jamaican gem” cherished for her resilience.
Other councillors, including Dennis Gordon. Eugene Kelly, Andrew Harris, and Jermaine Hyatt, also contributed to the discussion, with each of them applauding Fraser-Pryce’s contributions to Jamaica.
Receiving the Keys to the City of Kingston is the highest honour the KSAMC can award, and it is being presented to Fraser-Pryce in recognition of her iconic career that has inspired fans both locally and globally.
In addition to the Keys to the City of Kingston, a road in the Waterhouse community will also be named in her honor, further cementing her legacy in her hometown.
