Businessman, <\/strong>Garfield Sean Green, was officially installed as the Custos of Manchester by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen in a Ceremony on Thursday, August 29, 2019, \u00a0at the Northern Caribbean University Gymnatorium, Mandeville.<\/p>\n

Sir Patrick said he was confident that Custos Green would do well for the Parish, as he knew it well, was well known, and commanded the respect of a wide cross-section of persons in Manchester.\u00a0 \u201cIn accepting the \u00a0invitation to the office of Custos, \u00a0he \u00a0has indicated his willingness to commit himself to serve the people of Manchester; promote the rule of law, public order, and civic pride in the Parish; \u00a0swear in and supervise the execution of the legislated functions of Justices of the Peace \u201d Sir Patrick added.<\/p>\n

The Custos represented The\u00a0 Governor-General in the Parish, and Sir Patrick \u00a0reminded Custos Green that he would be expected to give leadership to The Governor-General\u2019s Programme for Excellence with its emphasis on volunteerism, through The Governor-General\u2019s Achievement Awards and the I Believe Initiative.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Governor-General said this modern function of the Office provided the platform for the Custos to help inculcate in young people, the values that would propel them to believe in themselves, eschew the things that were wrong about Jamaica, and embrace what was helpful to the country\u2019s growth and development.<\/p>\n

In his response, Mr. Green said he was humbled to have been asked to serve and was mindful of the responsibilities ahead.\u00a0 He pledged to carry out tasks to the best of his ability.<\/p>\n

Outlining the main areas of focus during his tenure, Custos Green said he intended to collaborate with key stakeholders to pursue programmes and initiatives that would inspire youth, families and leaders, help to generate excellence in Manchester, and create a more prosperous Jamaica. \u00a0He also intended to ensure there were adequate numbers of Justices of the Peace who had the requisite training, effectiveness, and professionalism to serve effectively.<\/p>\n

Custos Green said it \u00a0he wanted\u00a0 to \u201cencourage all to know and respect the National Anthem, Pledge and Song; believe in our country, strive for better things and showcase our patriotism by being part of Jamaica\u2019s advancement.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Custos paid tribute to the Justices of the Peace whom he said had contributed greatly to the development of Manchester.\u00a0 He encouraged them to deepen their commitment and find solutions that would yield further successes.<\/p>\n

Custos Green thanked his predecessors, the Hon Dr Gilbert Allen and the Honourable Sally Porteous for their guidance and encouragement.\u00a0 \u00a0Custos Green succeeds Custos Sally Porteous who retired after serving seven (7) years. The Custodes Act<\/u> states that Custodes are required to demit office on reaching the age of 75 years \u00a0unless specially requested to continue in office.<\/p>\n

Custos Green was invested with the Order of Distinction, Commander Class.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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