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CAINE, Troy Aster Oliver, Graphics Consultant, Designer, Artist, Calligrapher, Writer, Researcher and Political Analyst. Organisations: Member, Central Executive of the Jamaica Labour Party; Munro College Old Boys Association; Founding Member/Secretary, Graphic Studios Association of Jamaica; Member, Advertising Artists’ Association o Jamaica. Born: Junction, St Elizabeth, December 7, 1947; son of Arthur Caine, Farmer, and Marion Elouise Binns-Caine (both dec’d). Educated: Morningside Primary School, Ballards Valley Primary School, Munro College, Jamaica School of Art. Career: Trainee Layout Artist, Lindo Norman Craig and Kummel Ltd. 1967, Senior Artist 1969-74, Accounts Executive 1969-80, Studio Manager 1974-80; Graphics Consultant in private practice since 1980; Board member Jamaica School of Art 1981-89; Radio Jamaica 1981-83; Cinematographic Authority of Jamaica 1983-86; Jamaica 21 Popular Music Anthology Committee 1983; Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation 1985-89; Political and Graphics Consultant and Co-Ordinator on advertising campaign for new Constitution and Enumeration in Haiti 1986-87; Newspaper Columnist, the Daily Gleaner; Radio Commentator, J.B.C.; Resource Panellist on all JBC-TV Election Night coverages since 1986. Award: Winner Human Rights Stamp Design Competition 1968 with two winning designs released as national postage stamps commemorating Human Rights Year in Jamaica 1968. Creative Works: Designed and produced Calligraphic citation scrolls presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll by the Mayor of Montego Bay during Her Majesty’s visit to Jamaica in 1983 and to Mr. Nelson R. Mandela by the Jamaica Labour Party during his visit to Jamaica in July 1991. Designer, art director and Sub-author of the book Bob Marley: Reggae King of the world by Malika Lee Whitney and Dermot Hussey (Kingston Publishers, 1983); Designer and Art Director on several other books and publications, most notably: Detained by Pearnel Charles (Kingston Publishers, 1977); Alexander Bustamante – Portrait of a Hero by Hugh Shearer (Kingston Publishers, 1978); Caribbean Cocktails & Mixed Drinks by Mike Henry (Kingston Publishers ,1980). Denomination: Moravian. Married: Denise Ann Smellie, 4 daughters. Interests: Lawn Tennis, Political History and Research, World affairs, Writing, Reading, Maps, Movies, Popular music. Motto: “The key to success is perseverance.” Address: 8A Chisholm Avenue, Richmond Park, Kingston 13; Tel. & Fax 929-0964.

CALLAM, Rev. Neville George, J.P.; B.A. Master of Theological Studies, Diploma in Ministerial Studies. Minister of Religion. International Preacher and Lecturer. Minister Jamaica Baptist Union since 1975. Organizations: Member Board of Directors, National Religious Media Co., Baptist World Alliance Christian Ethics Commission, Committee for the promotion of National Religious Services, Jamaica Council of Churches, Treasurer and Past President Jamaica Baptist Union, Member Teenage Fertility Council. Born: Gibraltar, St. Ann, July 16, 1951, son of Dudley Callam, Farmer, and Daisy Maud Lawrence-Callam (both dec’d). Educated: Primary School, York Castle High School, United Theological College of the West Indies, University of the West Indies and Harvard Divinity School. Career: Clerk Barclay’s Bank D.C.O. 1970-71; Asst. Pastor East Queen Street Baptist Church – Kingston 1975-76; Pastor, Grace Mineral Heights Circuit, May 1976-89; Pastor Tarrant Balmagie Circuit since 1989; Lecturer, United Theological College of the West Indies; Member, Faith and Order Commission, World Council of Churches; Vice-Chairman, Baptist World Alliance Division of Study and Research; Instructor Ministry of Education In-Service Teacher Education Programme 1980; Jamaica Theological Seminary; Guest Lecturer in Caribbean Thought and Culture, Caribbean Graduate School of Theology. Publications: Church Music Manual – Kingston 1981; Invitation to Docility: Defusing the Rastafarian Challenge - Caribbean Journal of Theological Studies, Vol. 3, Nov. 2, Sept. 1980; Contributions to Caribbean Bible Series (Adult), Volume 2 No. 1; Contribution to Songs of Joy and Inspiration, by L.P. Moncrieffe, published by Crescendo Publications (Dallas); Deciding Responsibly – Grace Social Ethics Books (1984); “The Church and Human Rights :The Slave Then, The Workers NOW” – Caribbean Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. 9, No 2; Editor – Perspectives in Ministry (1991) published by WCC; Community and Environment: Imperatives for Survival (1993) published by the Jamaica Council of Churches; Moral Responsibility: Issue in Church and Society (1993) published by the Tarrant Baptist Church. Denomination: Baptist. Married: Dulcie Allison Brown, July 19, 1975; 1 son, 1 daughter. Interests: Music, Reading. Address: (business) Tarrant Baptist Church, 51 Molynes Road, Kingston 10. Tel 926-4751; (residence) 8 Haining Crescent, Kingston 5.*

CAMERON, Bertland, Athlete. Born: St. Catherine, November 16, 1959. Educated: St. Jago High School, University of Texas. Career: Member Jamaica 4x400 metre Relay Team – won silver medal at Commonwealth Games (Edmonton, Canada) 1978 (while still at St. Jago). Member Jamaica 4x400 Relay team – Silver medal Pan American Games Puerto Rico 1979; Won 400 metres at International Athletics meeting held in Budapest July 1981, in (Cuidad, Bolivia, Venezuela) at International Athletic meet in Brussels; Bronze medals 400 metres relay at Third World Athletic Cup (Rome, Italy) August 1982; 400 metres at Central American and Caribbean Games (Cuba), at International Athletic meetings in Switzerland and in Cologne (West Germany) August 1982; gold medal in 400 metres at Commonwealth Games – Brisbane, Australia – (ranked number one in the world) October 1982; Gold medal in 400 metres – First World Athletic Championships- Helsinki, Finland (ranked number one in the world) 1983; Olympic finalist – 400 metres – Los Angeles Olympics (qualified for finals although injured while running semi-finals. Did not run in the finals). Address: 81 St. John’s Road, Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

CAMERON, Clifton Junior, Company Director. Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Swift Group of Companies since 1978. Chairman National Investment Bank of Jamaica, Petrojam Ethanol Ltd., Petrojam Belize Ltd., Petronal (Jamaica) Ltd., President Manufacturers Merchant Bank Ltd., Manufacturers Finance Co. Ltd., Manufacturers Credit Services. Director Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica Ltd., In-Sports. Born: St. Mary, June 25, 1947, son of Alphanso Cameron, Retired and Loretta Cameron, Housewife. Educated: St Mary’s High School, Private Studies in Accounting. Denomination: Anglican. Married: Carmen Lee, June 1990,1 daughter. Interests: Marathons, Tennis, Boxing. Clubs: Liguanea, Kingston Cricket. Address: (business) 18 Hope Road, Kingston 10. Tel: 929-8722/64315/64521. (residence) 1D Delisser Avenue, Cherry Gardens Kingston 10.

CAMMOCK, Monica Elaine, Educator. Unit Teacher, The Learning Centre, Jamaica Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (JACLD) since January 1991. Organizations: Chairman School of Hope Board; Past President Shortwood Old Students’ Association; Past President Jamaica Reading Association; President, Jamaica Reading Association; Member of the Kingston and St. Andrew Girls’ Guide Association. Born: Kingston, Jamaica, June 29, 1929, daughter of W.M. Augustus Jennings, Driver and Businessman, and Ethel Jennings, Housewife, (both dec’d.). Later adopted by Rev. T. H. Jennings and his wife, Mae (both dec’d.). Educated: Chetolah Park and All Saints Elementary Schools, Shortwood Teachers’ College, University of the West Indies School of Continuing Studies. Career: Mavis Bank Elementary School as Pre-trained Teacher; Kingston Senior School for one month after graduation from Teachers’ College; Franklin Town Primary School 1952 - 1987; Formed First Guide Company in Franklin Town mid-50’s; Tutor of O’-Level English at University of the West Indies School of Continuing Studies 1973 – present; Tutor of English Grammar, Caribbean Institute of Mass Communications 1982 - 1987; Principal, Franklin Town Primary school 1972-87; Supervisor Play ‘N ‘Learn Development Centre, UWI. 1990. Awards: Commonwealth Youth Programme Certificate in Youth Work 1983; Badge of Honour for Meritorious Services to Jamaica in the field of Education 1988; Kiwanis Award for outstanding services. Publications: Co-authored Junior Sunday Schools Curriculum. Denomination: Anglican; also attends Unity School of Christianity. Married: Michael Anthony (Billy) Cammock, November 16, 1958 – (divorced); 1 son, 1 daughter. Interests: Reading, Dancing, Listening to varied forms of music, Travelling, Conversing, Drama, and the Theatre, Physical Education. Motto: Everything is in divine order. Clubs: Mothers’ Union, Girl Guides Association, Christian Auxiliary Movement. Address: (business) 7 Leinster Road, Kingston 5. Tel: 929-4341, 9294348; (residence) 14 1/2 Foster Davis Drive, Kingston 6. Tel. 927-3619.

CAMPBELL, Ainsworth Washington, Attorney-at-Law since 1963. Organizations: Former Chairman, Licensing Authority. Born: Glengoffe, St. Catherine, January 11, 1929; son of the late Felix Campbell, Farmer, and Valda Violet. Educated: Crawl River and Glengoffe Primary Schools, West Indies Training College, Lincoln’s Inn (London). Career: Teacher, Civil Servant, Deputy Clerk of Courts 1964-65, former Member of Parliament, East Central St. Catherine 1980-83. Denomination: Seventh- Day Adventist. Married: Hyacinth Elaine Rainford, December 16, 1967; 2 sons, 1 daughter. Interests: Reading, Dancing, Swimming. Address: (business) 53 Church Street, Kingston. Tel. 922-4444; (residence) 3 Goffe Close, Red Hills P.O. St. Andrew.

CAMPBELL, Dothlyn Joyce, O.D., Dancer and Choreographer. Founder and Director The Jay Teens Dance Workshop since 1963. Consultant, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission since 1990.Organization: Foundation Member National Dance Theatre Company. Born: Kingston, Jamaica, daughter of Henry Campbell and Icilda Campbell. Educated: Primary and Secondary Schools, Private Tuition, Business College. Career: Secretary, Ledger Clerk Desnoes & Geddes Ltd. Joined the Ivy Baxter Dance Group 1950, later became Student Teacher and started choreography at her studio concerts. Performed and travelled with group to Puerto Rico (Caribbean Folk Festival 1953, Trinidad 1958, Cuba 1959, Washington 1961 (Jamaica Company of Dancers). Started Community Work- Social Development Commission 1960, Dance Officer- newly formed Festival Office 1963, Produced and Directed Annual Denbigh Show 1960-63. Worked on first Government organized Festival 1964, co-ordinating the Dance and Music Competitions, Float Parade and Street Concerts. Produced and Directed the annual Mello-Go-Roun’ Shows, The Gala Dance (some 500 dancers), and Carifesta Shows. Travelled abroad with members of the National Dance Theatre Company performing at all their annual seasons of concerts over the past 20 years. Choreographed Pantomime Rock Stone Anancy and Jamaica Play House One Time Long Time. Performing Dance Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission 1963-89. Awards: Bronze Musgrave Medal for work in dance 1974, “The Swing” Award for the Jay Teens, National Union of Democratic Teachers (N.U.D.T.) in memory of Ranny Williams, 1981, Prime Minister’s award, Institute of Jamaica Centenary, Order of Distinction. Denomination: Roman Catholic. Interests: The Theatre, Travel, Cricket, Netball, Softball. (Represented Jamaica at Softball in British Honduras 1955 and 1961, Trinidad 1967, with the first Jamaica Women’s Cricket team to go on tour). Address: Jamaica Cultural Dev. Commission, 3-5 Phoenix Avenue, Kingston 10. Tel: 926-5726; (residence) 5 Lower Tunbridge Drive, Kingston 19.

CAMPBELL, Mostyn Fitzgerald, O.D., F.R.I.B.A., Dip. Arch., F.R.S.A., A.A. Dip Trop. Arch.; Chartered Architect/Architect Planner. Senior Partner Architect Planners Associates since 1981, Director Metrocalaced Dev. Co. Technical Adviser Ministry of Construction and Chairman Ashtrom Building Systems Ltd. Organizations: Jamaica Society of Architects (now Jamaica Institute of Architects), Chairman Government Contracts Committee, Founding Member Association of Commonwealth and West Indian Architects, Commonwealth Association of Architects. Born: Spaldings, Manchester, January 2, 1921 son of the late N.A.L. Campbell, J.P., Primary School Headmaster, and Eva Elizabeth Williams-Campbell. Educated: Kingston College, Excelsior College, A.A. School of Architecture, Hammersmith College of Art. Career: Director of Technical Services Ministry of Construction 1972-80, Chief Architect Ministry of Construction 1964-72, Senior Executive Architect 1962, Architect 1960; Jamaica Representative United Nations Committee on Housing, Building and Planning; Past Member of Scientific Research Council, Bureau of Standards; Advisor to Govt. of Cayman (Technical); Represented Jamaica as Executive Member of the Commonwealth Association of Architects (Canada and the West Indies). First Jamaican to be appointed Chief Architect, Public Works Department. Creative Work: Designed – Donald Sangster Memorial George V Park. Award: The Jamaica Independence medal obtained in 1962. Denomination: United Church of Jamaica and Grand Cayman. Married: Cynthia Eloise Brown, September 3, 1955; 1 daughter. Interests: Model Railways, Reading, Art, Music. Club: Liguanea. Address: (business) c/o Architect. Planners Assoc. 31 Burlington Avenue, Kingston 10. Tel: 927-0996, 929-1282; (residence) 3 Dewsbury Avenue, Kingston 6.

CAMPBELL, Ossel George, Insurance Executive, Chartered Life Underwriter, Branch Manager Life of Jamaica, Kingston Circle Branch since 1984. Managing Director Campos Investments Ltd., P & O Distributors Ltd. Master Mason Sussex Lodge. Born: Springfield, St. Elizabeth, July 9, 1940, son of the late Henry W. Campbell, Farmer, and Ivy May Campbell, Housewife. Educated: Ginger Hill Primary , Private Tuition. Career: Detective Corporal 1969, Sales Rep. Life of Jamaica 1970-73, Unit Manager 1973-78, Asst. Branch Manager 1978-84; President, Insurance Cooperative Credit Union Ltd. 1978-83; President, Life Underwriters Association of Jamaica 1983-84; Director Life Insurance Manager & General Agent Assoc. 1987-89. Denomination: Methodist. Married: Fay Elaine Nash, October 6, 1990, 2 sons. Interests: Badminton, Swimming, Horse-racing (Race Horse Owner and Breeder). Address: (business) Shop 16, Regal Plaza, Kingston 5; Tel. 968-5104; (residence) 17 Hopefield Close, Kingston 6.

CAMPBELL, Raymond Victor, J.P.; M.J.I.M.; F.I.I.M.; Electrical Engineer, Managing Director Ray Campbell Ltd. since 1960. Managing Director RAYVIC Ltd, Director Jamaica Commercial Information Bureau. Organizations: Director, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce; Director and 2nd V.P. Electrical Contractors Association, Fellow Institution of Industrial Managers (London); President, Associated Chambers of Commerce of Jamaica since 1993; Vice President, Electrical Contractors Association; Member - Professional Societies Association of Jamaica; Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica; Electrical Practices Com. (Bureau of Standards); Jamaica Cancer Society - Fund Raising Committee Friends of Nuttall Hospital; Past Chairman, Institute of Industrial Managers, Jamaica Chapter; Born: Boscobel, St. Mary, Jamaica, November 26, 1933, son of Edgar Campbell, Mason, and Iris Campbell (dec’d). Educated: Wandsworth Polytechnic (London), Battersea College (London). Career: Electrical Engineer and Contractor (London) 1960-68, Electrical Consultant, Alcan 1969-70. Awards: Kiwanian of the year, N. St. Andrew Club, 1974-75 and 1977-78; Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Award for best contributing member to the Chamber’s work 1987; Distinguished Service award from the Kiwanis Club for significant contribution to the Bustamante Hospital for Children 1987; World-wide Jewish Service award for support and effort given to the Jewish Community 1981 and 82; C.A.S.T., distinguished past student award 1990 for contribution to the on-going development of the College; Kiwanis International’s Distinguished Service Award for services to Major Project 1994. Denomination: Roman Catholic. Married: Carmen Howell. Interests: Golf, Swimming, Cycling, Miming. Clubs: Kiwanis, Constant Spring Golf, Kingston Cricket, Liguanea, Optimist. Address: (business) 4 Ballater Avenue, Kingston 10. Tel. 926-2544, 926-5150.

CAMPBELL, Wallace Ransford, J.P., B.Sc. (Hons.) - Business Administration (Marketing); Managing Director of Lenn Happ Supermarket since November 1976. Organizations: Director - Lowal Ltd.; Synagogue Trust Ltd.; Island Life Insurance Co. Ltd.; Island Victoria Bank Ltd.; Eagle General Insurance Co. Ltd.; United Congregation of Israelites; Hillel Academy; Edna Manley Foundation; Foundation for the Arts; Howard Pre-release Hostel Advisory Committee; President – Jamaica Retailers Association; Member – Lay Magistrate Association; Jamaica Retailers Association; Friendly Lodge 239; Friendly Royal Arch; Friendly Mark Master Masons 1559; Friendly Royal Ark Mariners 1559. Born: Kingston, May 4, 1940, son of Ferdinand Campbell and Violet DaCosta-Campbell (both dec’d). Educated: Central Branch School, Excelsior College, Bowling Green State University. Career: Rose from Billing Clerk to Director Grace Kennedy and Co. Ltd.; concurrently General Manager Grace Kennedy and Co. Ltd., (Merchandise Division); Director - DaCosta Bros.; Grace Food Processors. Award: Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma. Religion: Jewish. Married: Lola Marjorie Rose Kow, April 24, 1966; 4 sons. Interests: Art Collecting (Caribbean), Philately, Reading Cricket. Clubs: Liguanea, Constant Spring Golf, Jamaica Club, Kingston Cricket Club. Address: (business) Lenn Happ Supermarket, Twin Gates Plaza Tel: 929-6123; (residence) 51 Russell Heights, Kingston 8.

CANAAN, Elias F., B.Sc (Econ)., Business Executive; Regional Director, Eastern Caribbean Singer Sewing Machine Co. (based in San Juan, Puerto Rico) since February 1995.Organizations: Member Sir Henry Morgan Angling Association, Caledonia Society of Jamaica., Jamaica Manufacturers Association, American Chamber of Commerce. Born: Port Antonio, Portland, November 27, 1941, son of Fareed Canaan and Emma George-Canaan (both dec’d). Educated: Titchfield High; University of the West Indies. Career: Manager and part owner Canaan’s, a family business, 1965-71; Account Executive, McCann Erickson Jamaica Limited 1971-79; Plant Manager, Agricultural Division, Federated Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd 1979-81; General Sales Manager Lascelles Laboratories Limited 1981-83; Group Marketing Manager CMP Industries Limited 1983-87; Operations Manager Singer Sewing Machine Co. 1987-89; Managing Director, Estate Industries Ltd. 1989-93; President, Import Division, Jamaica Broilers Group, New York 1994. Denomination: Anglican. Married: Judy Messick, June 24, 1989; 1 son, 2 daughters. Interests: Yacht racing, Deep sea sport fishing, Skiing, Golf, Scuba diving, Model air plane flying. Clubs: Rotary Club, Liguanea. Address: (business) C/o Electrical Rewind, 2B Downer Avenue, Kingston 5; Tel. 927-5087; (residence) 7 Lombard Close, Kingston 6.

CANTON, Michael George, B.Sc.; Director Oxford Pharmacy, Island Food Processors Ltd. Born: Kingston, Jamaica, October 19, 1944, son of Ezra H. Canton, retired Civil Servant, and Ruby Gunter-Canton. Educated: Calabar High and Excelsior High Schools, University of the West Indies. Career: Production Manager Jamaica Metal Refining Co. (Spanish Town), G.I. Industries (Newport West), Administrative Manager Agro-Industries (Ja.) Ltd. (Bog Walk); Production Manager Coated Fabrics W.I. Ltd.; Managing Director Coated Fabrics W.I. Ltd. 1977-90. Denomination: Anglican. Married: Rita Elaine Dawson, November 15, 1969; 2 daughters. Interests: Reading, Cricket, Table tennis, Swimming, Dominoes. Club: Kingston Cricket. Address: (business) 39 Slipe Road, Kingston 5. Tel. 922-3991.

CARBY, Shirley Yvonne, B.A. (Hons.), English 1967; Dip. Mgmt. Studies 1980; Book Publisher. Managing Director Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Ltd. since 1990. Born: Welcome, Hanover, Jamaica, April 27, 1946, daughter of Leonard H. Sangster, Realtor (deceased) and Gwendolyn E. Sangster, Housewife. Educated: Bethel Primary; Montego Bay High School; University of the West Indies. Career: Teacher of English, St Jago High School 1968-70; Teacher/Librarian Wolmers Boys’ School 1970-73; Educational Advisor Sangsters Book Stores Ltd 1973-75; Managing Director Longman Jamaica Ltd 1976-89; Managing Director, Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Ltd. since 1990. Special Honours/Awards: Head Girl Montego Bay High School 1963-64; Female Student of the Year UWI 1966. Denomination: Christian-Methodist. Married: Carl B. Carby, October 22, 1983; 1 son, 1 daughter. Interests: Reading, Swimming. Club: Liguanea. Address: (business) 2 East Avenue, Swallowfield, Kingston 5. Tel. 960-9366 5; (residence) 6 1/2 Montrose Road, Kingston 10.

CAREY, Beverly May, B.Sc., M.Sc.; Company Director, Director Hinton East Embroidery since 1981, and Bev Carey Associates (1985) Ltd. Lt. Colonel of Moore Town Maroons. Born: Portland, February 23, 1938, daughter of Stanley L. Townsend, retired Civil Servant and Farmer, and Ivy B. Townsend, retired Teacher. Educated: Titchfield High School, University of the West Indies. Career: Teacher Harrison College (Barbados) 1964-65, Stint in Public Relations 1966, Lecturer College of Arts, Science and Technology 1967-69; Self-Employed in field of Public Relations and Real Estate 1970-73, Employed to Government of Jamaica in Property Dept., later, Community Enterprise Organization. Later, Consultant to C.E.O. 1975-80; Director Things Jamaican 1981. Publications: Guide to Portland, Rio Grande, Guide to Montego Bay, History of the Maroon People. Denomination: Methodist. Married: Boyd Carey, April 26,1969; 1 son, 2 daughters. Interests: Development of Maroon Community, Hand Embroidery and Hand Craft, Working with grass roots people. Address: (business) 6 Liguanea Avenue, Kingston 6. Tel. 927-3659; (residence) Dublin Castle Close, Gordon Town, St. Andrew.

CAREY, The Hon. Mr. Justice Boyd Humbert Gloucester, Judge of the Court of Appeal of Jamaica, Assistant Tutor Norman Manley Law School since 1975. Director Liguanea Club. Organization: Member Managing Committee Liguanea Club. Born: Cross Roads, St. Andrew, Jamaica, January 30, 1930, son of Percival Carey, Headmaster, and Una Carey, Deputy Head-Teacher (both dec’d). Educated: Whitfield Elementary School, Kingston College, London University, Bachelor of Laws Degree, Barrister-of-Law. Called to the Bar Lincoln’s Inn, London, Attorney-at-Law. Career: Assistant Clerk R.M. Court 1948-55, Dep. Registrar of Court of Appeal 1962-64, Resident Magistrate 1964, Registrar of the Supreme Court 1973, Puisne Judge 1975-80; Judge of Appeal 1980; Chairman, Board of Governors Kingston College 1994. Publications: Former Editor Gleaner Law Reports 1963-66. Denomination: Methodist. Married: Beverly M. Townsend, 1969; 1 son, 3 daughters. Interests: Music, Tennis. Club: Liguanea. Address: (business) Court of Appeal, P.O. Box 629, Kingston Tel. 922-8300.

CAREY, Melvin Eline, B.Sc. (Econ.); Economist. Managing Director, Mutual Security Bank and Trust Co. Ltd. since 1990; Organisations: Visiting Fellow, Mona Institute of Business 1995-97; Fellow/Member, Jamaica Institute of Management; Member, Board of Governor’s Queens Preparatory School; Past President, Rotary Club of St. Andrew; Director, Kingston Freezone Co. Ltd. and Chairman, Finance Committee. Born: Kingston, Jamaica, July 5, 1941, son of Delroy Carey, Electrician, and Lidonia Eudocia morris, Public Health Nurse. Educated: St. Jago High School; University of the West Indies. Career: Bank of Jamaica 1966-73, as Economist, Deputy Manager J.E.C.I.C., and Jamaica Stock Exchange; Manager Workers’ Bank Trust Co. Ltd. 1973-80; Managing Director, Jamaica Citizens’ Bank Ltd. 1981-84; Managing Director, Pan Caribbean Merchant Bank August 1984-87; Past Deputy Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange. Award: Outstanding Lion - Chancellor Hall (1987). Publications: Report on Banking and Financial Institutions in the Kingdom of Tonga, 1982. Denomination: Anglican. Married: Norma Joy Levien, December 6, 1966; 1 son, 1 daughter. Interests: Chess, Reading, Music. Clubs: Liguanea; Jamaica. Address: (business) 18 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10; (residence) 4 Acadia Circle, Kingston 8.

CARGILL, Morris, C.D.; Retired Attorney-at-Law, Writer. Born: St. Andrew, Jamaica, June 10, 1914, son of John Henry Cargill, Attorney-at-Law, and Isobel Halton Morris-Cargill, House wife (both dec’d.). Educated: Munro College, Stowe School (England). Career: Law (admitted 1937); Business Manager, Crown Film Unit (England); Newspaper Editor (Trinidad); Newspaper Columnist (Jamaica); Member Federal House of Representatives 1958-62; Novelist, Broadcaster, Farmer, Writer. Publications: A Gallery of Nazis 1977, Jamaica Farewell 1977, and other books. Religion: Buddhist. Children: 1 daughter. Interests: Provoking Pompous People. Address: House No. 4, c/o 7 Abbeydale Road, Kingston 10.

CARNEGIE, James Alexander, B.A. (Hons.), M.A.; Educator/Writer, Communications Manager – Mutual Life since July 1993, Sports Columnist – Sunday Gleaner. Organizations: Jamaica College Old Boys’ Association, Organizing Committee Gibson Relays, Jamaica Teachers’ Association, P.E.N. Club- Jamaica Branch, Writers’ Union of Jamaica, Sports Journalists’ Association of Jamaica. Born: St. Andrew, April 6, 1938; son of Oscar V. Carnegie, Accountant (deceased) and Leda Merlin Maxwell-Carnegie. Educated: Jamaica College, University of the West Indies. Career: Part-time Teaching Assistant Department of History (U.W.I.) 1962-63, Teacher 1963-71, Examiner in History Ministry of Education 1970-73, Vice- Principal 1971-75 – Jamaica College, Deputy Director Institute of Jamaica 1976-79, Head Cultural Projection Programme and Junior Centres 1977-79, Tutor in Creative Writing – Department of Extra Mural Studies 1978-79 (University of the West Indies), First Moderator in History Caribbean Examinations Council Barbados 1978-79, Principal G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sports 1979-80, Administrator & Training Consultant, Grace Kennedy & Co. Ltd. 1981-89. Served on numerous Committees and Organizations. Awards: Certificate of Merit, Carreras Sports Foundation 1988; I.O.C. Medal for Contribution to Boys Championships 1989; Silver Medal, Trophy, and Diploma (Mexico City) 1969, Outstanding Lion Award (Chancellor Hall) – University of the West Indies 1974, Casa de Las Americas Prize (Novel) Cuba 1976, Institute of Jamaica Centenary Medal 1980. Publications: The People Who Came – Book 2; Several books, anthologies and booklets including Donald Quarrie, The Career of an Olympic Champion 1978; Wages Paid Casa de las Americas prize 1976; The Jamaican Tradition of Greatness in Sport 1977; Noel Newton Nethersole – A Short Study 1975. Denomination: Anglican. Address: (business) Mutual Life 2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5, Tel: 926-9030/7; (residence) P.O. Box 94, Kingston 6.

CARPENTER, Reginald Augustus, M.A., F.R.C.S., F.A.A.P., F.I.C.S.; Paediatric Surgeon. Professor of Clinical Surgery, University of the West Indies since 1980. Organizations: International Member American Paediatric Surgical Association, Member British Paediatric Surgical Association. Surgical Fellow, American Academy. Born: Kingston, Jamaica, January 25, 1930, son of the late William Carpenter, Planter/Surveyor, and Albertha Gray-Carpenter. Educated: Jamaica College, Selwyn College, Cambridge University, London Hospital Medical College (London). Career: Internship and Residency Training (England), Senior Registrar University Hospital of the West Indies 1961-65, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon/Lecturer in Surgery 1965-70, Honorary Surgeon Children’s Hospital 1970-72, Senior Lecturer Paediatric Surgery 1970-80, Senior Consultant Paediatric Surgery 1970-present. Responsible for establishing first Paediatric Surgery Unit in Commonwealth Caribbean. Award: Prime Minister’s Medal 1983. Denomination: Methodist. Married: Kathleen Whitworth Short, June 7, 1958. Interests: Reading, Classical music, Photography, Pedigree dogs. Address: (business) Department of Surgery, U.W.I., Mona, Kingston 7. Tel. 927-6621, Ext. 285; (residence) 11 Hope Road, Kingston 10.

CARR, Winston Keith, B.Sc. (Econ.); Economist. Deputy Governor Bank of Jamaica since April 1985. Organisations: Member – Board of the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica Ltd.; Statistical Institute of Jamaica; Council of the Jamaica Stock Exchange. Born: Kingston, Jamaica, September 3, 1941, son of the late Adolphus Carr, Civil Servant, and Daisy Elliott-Carr, Dressmaker. Educated: St. Martin’s High School, Waulgrove College, University of the West Indies. Career: Worked briefly with the Ministry of Labour in connection with the establishment of the National Insurance Scheme and then in the Establishment Division of the Ministry of Finance 1964-65; Joined the Bank of Jamaica as a General Clerk in September 1965; Promoted through the ranks to present position of Deputy Governor in charge of Bank Supervision. Denomination: Anglican. Married: Lilan Dessydel Martin, May 3,1975; 1 son, 1 daughter. Interests: Reading, Jogging, Listening to music. Motto: “Success comes through hard work”. Club: Kingston Cricket. Address: (business) Bank of Jamaica, P.O. Box 621, Kingston. Tel: 922-0826; (residence) 16A Montclair Drive, Kingston 6.

CARTER, George Washington, O.D.; Electro-Metallurgist. Director Carter’s Electroplating Works, Little Theatre Movement Ltd., Sodality Co-operative Credit Union Ltd., General Manager L.T.M., Technical Director National Dance Theatre Company; Advisory Board, Jamaica School of Drama. Born: St. Andrew, Jamaica, April 5, 1916, son of Hillary Carter, Merchant/Tailor, and Atheline Duval-Carter (dec’d). Educated: St. Aloysius School, St. George’s College. Career: Pioneer Cooperative Credit Union 1941; Pioneer Organiser First Jamaica National Festival of Arts 1955; Tutor in Stagecraft Extra Mural Department, U.C.W.I. 1960; Pioneer Organiser of the Jamaica Independence Festival, Leeward Island Arts Festival; Founding Member and Lighting Director National Dance Theatre Dance Company. Awards: Advisory Council Travel Award 1959, British Council Scholarship for studies in England 1960, American Council on Education Fellowship 1961, Silver Musgrave Medal 1972, Institute of Jamaica Centenary Medal 1980. Denomination: Roman Catholic. Married: Cecelia Theresa Robey, January 4, 1947; 3 sons, 1 daughter. Interests: Dramatics, Football. Address: (business) 4 Tom Redcam Drive, Kingston. Tel. 926-6603; (residence) 30 Monterey Drive, Kingston 6. Tel: 926-6603.

CARTER, His Grace, the Most Revd. Samuel E., S.J., O.J., C.D., B.A., M.A. (Philosophy), S.T.L., M.S.W., D.D., L.L.D., S.T.D.; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kingston from 1970; Retired January 1995; now Archbishop Emeritus of Kingston. Organisations: Past President, Jamaica Council of Churches; 1992-94: Treasurer JCC since 1994. President, Antilles Episcopal Conference; Chairman – Dupont Primary School Board; Holy Trinity Secondary School; Mustard Seed Community; Brothers of the Poor; Trustee, Jamaica Foundation for Children. Born: St. Andrew, Jamaica, July 31, 1919, son of Wilfred G. Carter and Marie Williams-Carter (both dec’d.). Educated: St. Aloysius Boys’ School, St. Simon’s College (Jamaica), Weston College, Boston College (Mass.), St. Bueno’s College (North Wales), Catholic University of America. Career: Latin Instructor St. Simon’s College 1939-41, Civil Servant Treasury Department 1941-44, Jesuit Novitiate, Shadowbrook, Lennox Massachusetts 1944; Instructor in Sociology Holy Cross College 1950-51, Ordained Priest 1954, Assistant Parish Priest and Master of Ceremonies- Holy Trinity Cathedral 1958; Member/Hon. Secretary- Jamaica Save the Children Fund, and Member Jamaica Children Services 1958-66. Headmaster and Founder Campion College 1959, Chairman Fort Augusta Prison Visiting Committee 1960-74, President Jamaica Catholic Educational Association 1960-61, Member Executive Committee Jamaica Mental Health Association 1961-65, Editor-in-Chief Mental Health Conference Report 1962, Rector St. George’s College (first Jamaican to hold this office) 1964; Chairman Ministry of Education Committee on Organization and Structure of Educational System 1965-66, Auxiliary Bishop of Kingston (first Jamaican to be made a Roman Catholic Bishop) 1966, Chairman Holy Trinity Secondary Board 1968. Served as Member of Council - University of the West Indies 1976, President of Antilles Episcopal Conference 1968-79 and again 1982-91, President, Jamaica Council of Churches 1990-1992. Awards: Honorary Doctor of Laws (L.L.D.), from College of Holy Cross (Worcester, Massachusetts) 1970, Le Moyne College (Syracuse, U.S.A.) 1976, Loyola University of Chicago 1979, and Rale Medallion (U.S.A. 1976) Bicentennial Award from Boston College School of Social Work; Honorary Doctor of Laws (L.L.D.) from the University of the West Indies 1988. Denomination: Roman Catholic. Interests: Tennis, Swimming. Address: (business) 77 Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 10. Tel. 960-8274.

CARVALHO, Janet Fay, J.P., B.A.; Business Executive. Vice President (Marketing,) ICD Limited since 1990. Organisations: Director – ICD Multi-Care Foundation, P. A. Benjamin Company Ltd.; Universal Stores Ltd.; Born: St. Andrew, Jamaica, November 17, 1949, daughter of Aaron Matalon, Company Director, and Marjorie Matalon, Housewife. Educated: Emerson College, Boston, U.S.A.; Executive Management Programme, UWI-US AID; World Trade Institute, New York. Career: ICD since 1975. 1975 Assistant Store Manager of Bayside Supermarket – USL and later Non-food Buyer for Supermarket Chain; 1977 Advertising and Marketing Manager, Homelectrix Ltd.; 1981 Delite Brand Manager with Facey Commodity; 1983 Marketing Officer in Marketing Unit at Head Office; 1985 Manager ICD Export Ltd.; 1987 Marketing Co-Ordinator Local and Export. Religion: Judaism. Married: David Carvalho, November 30, 1991; 2 daughters from previous marriage and 2 step-sons from second marriage. Interest: “Making the most of what life has to offer”. Address: (business) 7-9 Harbour Street, Kingston. Tel. 922-6670/9.

CASSERLY, Alvaro Alonso, J.P.; Business Executive, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Unit Trust Services Ltd., Chairman since 1977. Organizations: Chairman, Board of Governors, Nuttall Memorial Hospital since 1993; Director - Jamaica Flour Mills Ltd.; Braco Resorts Ltd.; Independent Radio Co. Ltd.; United Way of Jamaica; Member, Incorporated Lay Body, Anglican Church; District Governor, Rotary International District 7020 1989-90. Born: Ocho Rios, St. Ann, June 4, 1932, son of Patrick Casserly, Planter, and Rachael Smith-Casserly. Educated: Excelsior College, University of Colorado, University of Michigan. Career: Executive Secretary, Electricity Frequency Standardization Commission 1957-63; Secretary and Manager Electricity Authority 1963-67, Member and Secretary, Electric Power Resources Investigation Committee 1965-66. Secretary, Public Utility Commission 1967-70, Financial Assistant to the President Jamaica Public Service Co. Ltd. 1970-72, Treasurer 1972-78. Director of Finance Jamaica Public Service Co. 1978-89, President United Nations Association of Jamaica 1963-69, Vice-President World Federation United Nations Association 1966-69, Chairman Council of Voluntary Social Services 1971-73, Chairman Jamaica Council for the Handicapped 1973-76; President Rotary Club of St. Andrew 1975-76, Master Collegium Fabrorum Lodge E.C. 1969-70, Master Collegium Fabrorum Lodge 1979-80, Member Diocesan Financial Board 1979-80. Denomination: Anglican. Married: Jean Allison Mair, January 1961; 3 sons, 1 daughter. Interests: Hiking, Fishing. Clubs: Constant Spring Golf, St. Andrew Rotary, Jamaica. Address: (business) 11 Trinidad Terrace, Kingston 5. Tel: 926-6758, 929-8135-6; (residence) 5 Paddington Terrace, Kingston 6.

CAVEN, Hopeton St. Joseph, C.D., Trade Unionist: General Secretary, Trade Union Congress since 1961. Organisations: Director, National Housing Trust; Member, National Planning Council; Worker Advisor/Delegate to the International Labour Organisation’s Annual Conference; Member, Commonwealth Parliamentary Group; Founding member, Director and Trustee The Joint Trade Union Research Development Centre (J.T.U.R.D.C.). Born: Spanish Town, St. Catherine, December 13, 1927, son of Hezekiah Caven, Driver, and Jane Ann Currie, Housewife (both dec’d.). Educated: Calabar Elementary School, St. George’s College Extension School. Career: Started with the Trade Union Congress as a volunteer, attending/training classes in 1949; Joined the Trade Union Congress as an organizer in 1952; became a Conciliation Officer, then Assistant General Secretary in 1958; a democratic socialist and former P.N.P. Senator 1972-80; Member of the P.N.P. Executive 1964-80; Local Representative Jamaica Progressive League 1972-80; Member Commonwealth Observer Delegation to Zimbabwe Independence Election 1980; Chairman J.T.U.R.D.C. 1983, 1987 and 1991; Vice-President J.C.T.U. 1995; Worker Representative Minimum Wage Advisory Commission 1992. Denomination: Roman Catholic. Children: 3 sons, 1 daughter. Interests: Arts, Sports, Music, Reading. Address: (business) 25 Sutton Street, P.O. Box 19, Kingston; Tel. 922-3292/5313/5468.

CHAMBERS, Rev. Byron Keith, B.A., M.T.; Minister of Religion, Superintendent. Minister, Western St. Andrew Circuit of the Methodist Church. Organizations: General Secretary, and Director of Christian Education – Methodist Church, Chairman Communications Commission – Jamaica Council of Churches, Chaplain St. Andrew High School, Family Councillor Family Court, Family Counsellor J.B.C. Call in Programme. Born: Retrieve District, Westmoreland, April 16, 1935, son of Cleveland Chambers, retired Foreman, and Lilda Tinglin-Chambers. Educated: Primary and Secondary Schools, Union Theological Seminary, London and Princeton Universities. Career: Formerly Internal Auditor Government Printing Office, Superintendent Minister- Providence and Mount Fletcher Circuits of the Methodist Church. Denomination: Methodist. Married: Cislyn Warner, August 7, 1965; 2 sons. 1 daughter. Interests: Swimming, Music. Publications: Nine Years of Ministry in Britain. (Alien Wedge). Address: (business) Saxthorpe Methodist, 43 Constant Spring Road, Kingston, Tel. 924-1464; (residence) 11 Edinburgh Avenue, Kingston 10. Tel. 924-1251.

CHAMBERS, Olivene Elfreda Louise, B. Ed. Dip. Ed.; Retired Teacher. Acting Senior Lecturer Moneague Teacher’s College since 1990. Organizations: Secretary Teachers’ Associations, President St. Ann Parish Association, Member Jamaica Baptist Union, Recording Secretary St. Ann Baptist Association, Sunday School Superintendent, Secretary Brown’s Town Citizen’s Association. Born: Bunker’s Hill, Trelawny, April 21, daughter of Robert Patterson, Butcher and Farmer, and Carolyn Anderson-Patterson (both dec’d). Educated: Unity All-Age School, Bethlehem Teachers’ College, University of the West Indies, Calgary University (Canada). Career: Teacher- Unity, Tweedside and Brown’s Town All-Age Schools, Intern Supervisor/Lecturer- Moneague Teachers’ College, Principal Browns Town Secondary School 1973-86. Awards: Received North St. Ann Jaycees for Service in Education 1979, and Edith Dalton James Service Award 1981. Prime Minister’s Medal for Service in Education 1983. Obtained ‘Christian Workers’ Training Programme Certificate (Jamaica Baptist Union) 1984. Distinguished Service Award Bethlehem Teacher’s College 1986, Certificate of Appreciation Ministry of Education 1986, Jamaica Teacher’s Association 1986, Plaque, Recognition for Outstanding Service in Educ. St. Ann Teachers’ Association 1987, Outstanding Community Service S.D.C. 1987, Badge of Honour for meritorious service 1988, Merit award for service to Education Jamaica Baptist Union 1989; 1993 JTA Award for over 40 years of teaching; 1994 Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Award – dedicated Service to Teaching Profession. Denomination: Baptist. Married: Alvin S. Chambers, April 15, 1953. Interests: Reading, Sewing, Cooking, Baking. Motto: “Excellence through Jesus Christ”. Club: Girl Guides, 4-H. Address: (business) Moneague College, Moneague P.O., St. Ann; (residence) Minard Heights, Brown’s Town, St. Ann.

CHAMBERS, Richard Gordon, J.P., B.A., Certificate Overseas Administrator’s Course L.S.E., Dip.Ed. Administration. Arbitrator. Deputy Chairman, Industrial Disputes Tribunal since 1981. Organizations: Secretary/Deputy Chief Commissioner, Scout Association of Jamaica; Chairman, Public Education Committee, United Church; Deacon and Chairman of Committees, North Street United Church; Director/Co-ordinator, Jamaican/Canadian School-A Child Project; Member, Teacher’s Service Commission; Chairman, Edwin Allen Comprehensive High School, St. Andrew High School for Girls; Member, Board of Management Clarendon College; Member, Executive Committee Council of Voluntary Social Services; Member, Royal Institute of Public Administration London; Member, Inter-American Association of Education Administrators. Born: Kingston, April 23, 1921. Educated: Park Hall Frankfield; St. Simon’s College; University of the West Indies; University of Reading (U.K.); University of London (London School of Economics). Career: Administrative Assistant, Ministry of Labour 1955-59; Ministry of Health 1959-61; Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Education 1961-67; Principal Assistant Secretary 1967-72; Assistant Under-Secretary 1972-78; Permanent Secretary 1978-81; Awards: Prime Minister’s Award, Medal of Appreciation 1983; Medal of Merit (Scout Asscn.) 1982. Denomination: United Church of Jamaica and Grand Cayman. Married: Nuchette Joyce Lewars, March 6, 1954; 3 sons, 1 daughter. Interests: Hiking, Scouting, Reading, Swimming, Farming. Motto: Service above reward. Address: (business) Industrial Disputes Tribunal, Cross Roads; (residence) 8 Blue Castle Drive, Kingston 6.

CHANDIRAM, Pishu Chatani, J.P.; Company Director. Director K. Chandiram Ltd., Rani Ltd. since 1953. Organizations: Rotary Club, Montego Bay, President, In-Bond Merchants’ Association of Jamaica; In Bond Merchants’ Association of Jamaica; Governor, Rotary International, District 7020; Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce. Born: Kingston, Jamaica, March 19, 1935, son of the late K. Chandiram, Merchant, and Jamna Ghanshamdasani. Educated: Campion Hall School, St. George’s College. Religion: Hindu. Married: Janki Daryanani, October 14, 1960; 2 sons. Interests: Swimming, Golf, Football, Cricket, Tennis, Badminton. Clubs: Rotary (Montego Bay), Montego Bay Yacht. Address: (business) K. Chandiram Ltd., 57 St. James Street, Montego Bay. Tel. 952-2630; (residence) 10 Mango Walk, Montego Bay.

CHANDIRAM, Pokar, B.Sc. (Business Admin.), C.D., J.P.; Company Director; Managing Director K. Chandiram Limited since 1979. Organizations: Director – K. Chandiram Ltd.; Eagle General Insurance Co.; Berger Paints; Chairman – Food for the Poor; Laws Street Trade Training Centre; Golden Age Home. Born: Kingston, Jamaica, February 5, 1934, son of Khiantomal Chandiram, Company Director, and Jamna Hiranand-Chandiram (both deceased). Educated: Campion Hall, St. George’s College, College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, Mass). Awards: Commander Order of Distinction (C.D.) 1992; Prime Minister’s Medal 1993 for Community work. Denomination: Roman Catholic. Married: Sati Dalamal, June 26, 1958; 1 son, 3 daughters. Interests: Golf, Motoring. Clubs: Kingston Cricket, Caymanas. Address: (business) 7 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5. Tel. 926-4784/6/8 (residence) 8 Hyperion Avenue, Kingston 6.

CHANG, Anthony Vernon, B.A. (Hons.); Business Executive. Executive Director, Consolidated Bakeries since 1982; President, Falcon Corporation Ltd since 1992. Organizations: Vice President, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, President, Jamaica-China Friendship Association, Director – Consolidated Bakeries (Ja.) Ltd.; Falcon Corporation Ltd.; Jamaica Macarini Ltd.; Chang Brothers Ltd.; Sol-Seven Tours Ltd.; Chairman of Time Observance Day Activities of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce. Born: Kingston, Jamaica, March 30, 1958, son of Rufus Ronald Chang, Business Person, and Lynette Chang, Housewife. Educated: Campion College, University of Western Ontario - Hon. Business Administration. Career: General Manager, Consolidated Bakeries (Ja.) Ltd.; Advisor, Delloite Haskins and Sells, Toronto, Canada. Awards: Member of the Year 1994 – Jamaica Chamber of Commerce; Hubert Humphreys Fellowship – Grant by U.S. Government 1995. Denomination: Roman Catholic. Interests: Jogging, Horse-back riding. Club: Liguanea. Motto: “Never Give Up”.