MANDEVILLE, Manchester — The birthplace of National Hero Norman Manley is set to undergo renovation after some degradation caused by two hurricanes.

On July 3, 2024, a day before the 131st anniversary of his birth at Roxborough, south of Mandeville, Hurricane Beryl ripped through south Manchester leaving a trail of destruction. However, the museum there stood up to the storm. But unlike Hurricane Beryl, the recent Category 5 Hurricane Melissa damaged sections of the Roxborough museum’s roofing.

Addressing the floral tribute in recognition of the 133rd anniversary of Manley’s birth on Saturday, executive director at the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) Leslie Harrow said he is optimistic that the museum will be renovated and reopened in the next fiscal year.