Road to be renamed in honour of Fraser-Pryce

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has officially approved the renaming of Ashoka Road in Waterhouse, St Andrew, to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive.

The resolution for the renaming of the road was moved by Byron Clarke, councillor of the Waterhouse Division, during the council's meeting on Tuesday. He said Fraser-Pryce is "more than deserving of this honour", noting that it will serve as an inspiration for future generations.

"As the local representative for the division, I recognise and memorialise Mrs Fraser-Pryce for her determination, commitment, resilience, patriotic favour, and willingness to serve her country and community. She embraces life with a passion of purpose through hard work and an unwavering spirit.

"Her greatness and worthiness for this recognition cannot be defined solely on the basis of her accomplishment on the track; her true value transcends athleticism," he said.

Fraser-Pryce, a 10-time World Champion and an eight-time Olympic medallist, was born and raised on Ashoka Road.

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said that plans are under way to celebrate the athlete's work and legacy. He informed that discussions in this regard have commenced with the key stakeholders, including the principal of her alma mater, Wolmers' Girls School; and members of Fraser-Pryce's Pocket Rocket Foundation.