Archbishop Of York in Jamaica

The Archbishop of York spent an informal evening at a cocktail reception organised by the Anglican Diocese. The ball room of the King’s House provided a warm and relaxed atmosphere, from the cold, rain washed evening. The invited guests included the members of the Diocese, the diplomatic core and others.

The Archbishop had a bountiful helping of the warm Jamaican hospitality, cuisine and music. The evening was a perfect dessert for a gruelling day of engagements and an entree for Tuesday’s visit to Spanish Town.

Above: Sharing a lighthearted moment with The Governor General

On Monday morning Archbishop Sentamu met the governor general Kenneth Hall at his residence, The King’s House; the Archbishop deliberated on various regional and international issues with the governor general.

He then called upon the prime minister of Jamaica, Bruce Golding at his office Jamaica House. The Archbishop also met the leader of the opposition Portia Simpson Miller, who gifted him with the Blue Mountain coffee.

It was an overcast October morning, as Kingston had cooled down from the overnight showers…it seemed that the Archbishop has got apart from his goodwill, the English weather.

Archbishop Sentamu travels to Spanish Town on Tuesday, he will visit the cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega and the Spanish Town square, where the abolition of slavery was proclaimed 200 years ago….watch out for this space as we give you the latest account of the Archbishop of York’s visit to Jamaica.

Below: From Jamaica with Love… former prime minister Portia Simpson Miller and her assistant Deborah Hickling packing a present for Archbishop Sentamu Monday morning.