Worldwide Guide to Women
in Leadership
Jamaica Local (Female suffrage 1919/44)
Also see Jamaica Ministers
1963-? Custos Rotulorum Muriel Carnegie, The Parish of Westmoreland
Custos rotulorum means 'keeper of the rolls' and referring to an honorific post,
often associated with the Lord Lieutenancy of a county. She was still alive in
2003.
1989-2003 Mayor of the Corporation of Kingston and St. Andrew Her Worship, Councillor Marie
Atkins
City Councillor 1976-2003, Deputy Mayor 1986-89. She was the third
female mayor of the town.
1992- Custos Rotuloru Rev. The Honourable Carmen Stewart, The Parish of St.
Andrew Parish
A pastor Pentecostal Gospel Temple at Windward Road in East Kingston for about
40 years, and later the presiding Bishop for Pentecostal Gospel Temple Family of
Churches, a position she still holds. The Custodes of Parishes are the
Representatives of the Governor General in the Parish. Sometime Acting Governor
General. (b. 1992-).
Last update
01.01.12