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  Clarendon Parish, Jamaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The parish was formed from a combination of three parishes: St. Dorothy's, Vere and the old parish of Carendon.
The parish is predominantly a wide plain, marked by several rivers, including the Rio Minho River, which runs the length of the parish.
Toward the northern end of the parish lies the Mocho Mountain, (200 ft), and Bull Head Mountain range (2800 ft), which is considered to be the geographical centre of the island.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clarendon,_Jamaica   (617 words)

  
 Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is situated on the north coast of the island, in the county of Middlesex, roughly halfway between the eastern and western ends of the island.
The parish of St. Ann was later named after Lady Anne Hyde the first wife of King James II of England.
The parish is located at latitude 18°12'N, longitude 77°28'W. It is bordered on the south by Clarendon and St.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Ann,_Jamaica   (1105 words)

  
 Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elizabeth, Jamaica's second-largest parish, is located in the southwest of the island, in the county of Cornwall.
The parish is located latitude 18°15'N, and longitude 77°56'W; to the east of Manchester, the west of Westmoreland, and to the south of St.
The parish had an estimated population of 148,000 in 2001, 4000 of which live in the capital town.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Elizabeth,_Jamaica   (915 words)

  
 Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is located in the county of Middlesex, and is one of the island's largest parishes.
The parish was formed in 1534 when the boundaries of St Catherine were expanded to incorporate the former parishes of St Dorothy, St John and St Thomas-in-the-Vale.
The boundaries of the present parish were established in 1867 when the number of parishes in Jamaica were reduced from 22 to 14.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Catherine,_Jamaica   (976 words)

  
 Jamaica Gleaner - AIDS cases worry Councillor - Thursday | August 16, 2001
FREDERICK MILLER, Council-lor of the Green Island Division of the Hanover Parish Council is concerned with the alarming number of reported AIDS cases in Hanover, and has urged health officials to implement a rescue plan for the parish.
Chairman of the Parish Council, Mayor Lloyd Hill said before the Council takes its case to the Ministry of Health they are going to request from the Hanover Health Department a comprehensive report on the HIV/AIDS situation in the parish and the programmes they have implemented.
The parish occupied the third position three years ago but slipped to the fifth and sixth positions in 1999, since September last year it has been holding firm at the third position.
www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20010816/cornwall/cornwall5.html   (477 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Kingston, Jamaica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Kingston (population 600,000) is the capital of Jamaica.
Saint Ann, Jamaica (2001 population 168,726), is a parish located in the northern part of Jamaica and is north west of Kingston.
Saint Thomas is a parish situated in the East of Jamaica.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Kingston,-Jamaica   (1594 words)

  
 St. Mary Parish, Louisiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mary Parish is a parish located in the U.S. State of Louisiana.
In the parish the population is spread out with 29.70% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 21.90%from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the parish is $28,072, and the median income for a family is $33,064.
www.therfcc.org /st.-mary-parish%2C-louisiana-86177.html   (307 words)

  
 Sports Jamaica :: Ramon Parish older and wiser :: Horse Racing
From the outset, Parish and Wilson teamed up to win well over 100 races and it came as a surprise when the agent was given marching orders by the jockey.
Parish and Wilson teamed up for their biggest success in April 2001 when the classy filly AWESOME POWER romped the Track Price 1000 Guineas for trainer Patrick Chang and owners Mercedes Gold, who provided the young rider with many winners during that period.
However, Parish was 'jocked off' by the owners in favour of Charles Hussey when the filly won the Oaks three weeks later.
www.sportsjamaica.com /read_article.php?id=2373   (795 words)

  
 Ganja in Jamaica News - 2000/03/23 - Jamaica Gleaner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
However, Superintendent Warren Clarke in charge of the parish said the police are at sea when it comes to patrolling the coastline and the numerous ravines because they have no boats.
Overall the parish has had 52 serious crimes reported since the start of the year 2000, an increase of 12 over the corresponding period last year.
Despite their handicap police in the parish have seized 244 pounds (111 kg) of cocaine, 2735.5 pounds (1243.40 kg) of ganja and destroyed five acres of growing ganja.
www.rism.org /isg/dlp/ganja/news/gj_jg_20000323_2.html   (623 words)

  
 The Parishes of Jamaica
The parish is in the middle of St. Andrew on the west and Portland on the north-east.
In 1867 the parish of St. Thomas was enlarged to include the former parish of St. David.
When Columbus arrived on the island the parish was densely populated by Arawaks.
web.1asphost.com /ricardogayle/st_thomas.htm   (270 words)

  
 Parish AIDS Committee Jamaica - PAC - Second Be-Annual PAC Meeting
This series of PAC meetings held on a bi-annual basis, is the result of recommendations made by representatives of thirteen Parish AIDS Committees at a workshop to document their Best Practices in Community Mobilisation in October, 2001.
The underlining premise of the Bi-Annual Parish AIDS Committee meetings is to build technical capacity within the PACs, and to foster relationships between PACs and the National AIDS Committee, building a sense of community and comradery within this group of volunteers.
The workshop was well supported by the Parish AIDS Committees’s with all Parishes being represented at the workshop by at least two members including representatives form the most recently launched Guy’s Hill AIDS Action Committee, who’s inaugural meeting was held in July, 2002.
www.nacjamaica.com /oldsite/pac/report_secondannual.htm   (1211 words)

  
 Jamaica - Site Visit 1998
James parish church has centered its activities on programs of outreach to meet the needs, both spiritual and educational of the people of a fast-developing city.
At the same time, for instance, that money was being spent on the outreach thrust of the Parish Church in the development of the missions to serve the growing population, an appeal was launched to raise funds for the restoration of the Parish Church itself heavily damaged by an earthquake in 1957.
Annette Mellish, a member of the Parish church, who has dedicated a great deal of her time and talents toward the training of the young people and children at St. Francis mission Church on Sun Valley Road in the ghetto of Glendevon.
www.emmf.com /jm_sitevisit.htm   (2100 words)

  
 Parish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A parish, sometimes called "civil parish" to distinguish it from a religious one, is also a geographical subdivision used in several parts of the world, including the countries detailed on this link.
This Catholic parish comprises the districts of Strathaven, Stonehouse and Glassford.
The cathedral parish of the Diocese of Clogher.
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Parish   (1397 words)

  
 Our Lady of Guadalupe Church - Jamaica 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A lot of you may not know this, but 17% of parish income is generated from the Jamaica proceeds.
The Jamiaca Committee plans and organizes the events; but without our wonderful parish family the Jamaica can only be a dream - for it is our loving, had working and generous parishioners that do the real work, such as running the booths and attending the Jamaica that makes this event so successful.
On Sunday August 21, 2005 many of the Jamaica Committee members will be outside the church, after all Masses, this will be a great opportunity for you to sign up to be a part of a committee or to see in what other area you might like to help.
www.olgaustin.org /jamaica.html   (634 words)

  
 Bruton Parish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A parish is a subdivision of a diocese or bishopric within the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Church ofSweden, and of some other churches.
With the decline in the numbers of people seeking ordination, in somecountries many parishes are now being merged together or are all sharing the services of one priest.
A parish in Louisiana is the equivalent of a county in other states.
www.swingdancemusic.com /send/18979-bruton%20parish.html   (265 words)

  
 St. Elizabeth Parish Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The original building of the St. Elizabeth Parish Church, St. John the Evangelist, was built around 1700, but the date of construction of the replacement building is uncertain.
An inscription indicates that the tower foundation was laid in 1837 but it is thought that the main body was built earlier, possibly around 1774.
The Church is constructed of yellow brick with limestone trim, and its configuration is reminiscent of the medieval English Parish Church.
www.jnht.com /churches/el_parish.htm   (106 words)

  
 Immaculate Conception Parish
The spiritual lives of our parish family have been nourished by these special occasions and are nourished each and every day by the worship, the sacramental life and the liturgies celebrated in our Church.
Each of our parish priests, and those who join us in ministry from the monastery and retreat house, have both comforted and challenged us with the Word of God.
In 1938, an elementary school was built and opened with the Sisters of Saint Joseph sharing in the administration and staffing of the school.
www.thepassionists.org /immaculate-conception-parish.html   (487 words)

  
 Jamaica - Discover Jamaica ! - Resorts & Vacation in Negril, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Portland and more
Mandeville is the chief town of Manchester parish, Jamaica's mountain resort, the island's largest hill town and the fifth largest urban centre.
Port Antonio is on the the island's northcoast and is a charming blend of old and new.
It was Jamaica's first tourist resort, and is a favourite resort for writers and artists.
www.discoverjamaica.com   (406 words)

  
 Emily Elizabeth Swire of Jamaica (1827 - 1904)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The marriage record states she was of Norwich, Portland Parish, Jamaica at the time of the marriage.
The marriage is recorded in Volume 4, Folio 72 of the Portland, Jamaica Parish Register.
In the 1851 Jamaica Almanac Civil List, he is named as a member of the House of Assembly representing Portland Parish.
sv.usaroots.com /emilyswire.htm   (310 words)

  
 Civil Registration of Jamaica
Civil Registration began in Jamaica in 1880 as opposed to England when it began in 1837 and Scotland when 1862 was the initial date.
This depends on the parish, so check both the index and actual records film records in the FHL catalog for dates, before you conclude that the record is not available.
Within a parish, there were many districts, identified at the beginning of each film, so make sure you have located the right district, before you give up.
www.rootsweb.com /~jamwgw/civilreg.htm   (803 words)

  
 Archdiocese of Boston - 12/10/2004 - Father Regan will retire from Marshfield parish
A Jamaica Plain native, Father Regan was educated at archdiocesan seminaries and was ordained by Archbishop Cushing at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Sept. 29, 1953.
The parish was extremely busy and he served under the long time pastor, Msgr.
At the Marshfield parish, he promoted an increased participation of the laity in many programs and encouraged the parish composed of many young families to stretch their vision of Church in many social outreach initiatives.
www.rcab.org /Pilot/2004/ps041210/fatherreganretires.html   (397 words)

  
 Westmoreland is Denbigh parish champion again - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
WESTMORELAND was yesterday declared the overall parish champions at this year's staging of the Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show, copping the coveted Percival Alwyn Broderick Senior Trophy in the process.
The parish emerged the victor having scored 1,082.75 points, ahead of Clarendon in second place with 904.25 points and St Ann in third place with 901.25 points.
He said that the parish organisers made extra effort each year to display a number of agricultural products at the general pavilion, where parishes are expected to display items under at least nineteen different categories.
www.jamaicaobserver.com /news/html/20040802T220000-0500_63908_OBS_WESTMORELAND_IS_DENBIGH_PARISH_CHAMPION_AGAIN.asp   (273 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Bob Marley
Considered one of the greatest artists of the genre, he was the first reggae performer to achieve significant international stardom.
Robert Nesta Marley was born in Rhoden Hall, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica.
Marley was learning the welding trade in Kingston when he formed his first band, the Rudeboys, in 1961.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761567080/Bob_Marley.html   (561 words)

  
 IGI and Church Records
In 1824, the Diocese of Jamaica was established with its own Bishop of Jamaica and the system of recording changed with many parishes in the same volume and hence on the same film, but separate volumes for the vital events.
In Jamaica however, you can assume that burials took place either on the same day or the day after death, because there was no way of preserving the body for any length of time in the tropical heat.
The church in Jamaica was responsible to the Bishop of London, prior to the establishment of the Diocese with its own Bishop in 1824.
www.rootsweb.com /~jamwgw/churchre.htm   (2283 words)

  
 2003 Pulitzer Prizes-PUBLIC SERVICE, Works
From the Jamaica Plain case alone, the archdiocese's top officials were aware of Geoghan's attraction to young boys, and how he picked his victims: The affable Geoghan usually befriended Catholic mothers struggling to raise large families, often alone.
Nonetheless, Miceli said he drove to Geoghan's new parish in Jamaica Plain to relay the woman's concerns to Geoghan face-to-face.
Horrified, Dussourd complained to the Rev. John E. Thomas, the pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas, a nearby parish, according to court documents and accounts by Dussourd and a church official who asked that he not be identified.
www.pulitzer.org /year/2003/public-service/works/globe1.html   (4278 words)

  
 Genealogy Main Menu
This area devoted to the history and memorabilia of the "Bromfield" family which settled in the parish of St. Elizabeth, island of Jamaica in the early 1770's.
An alphabetical list of property owners transcribed from the Jamaica Almanac and Registry for the year 1838 for the parish of St. Elizabeth in the island of Jamaica.
An alphabetical list of property owners transcribed from the Jamaica Almanac and Registry for the year 1816 for the parish of Westmoreland in the island of Jamaica.
www.bromfield.us /gensec1.htm   (1055 words)

  
 Ocho Rios, St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, West Indies, Earth
Jamaica is an island located in the Caribbean Sea, east of the America's and south of Cuba, part of a group of islands call the West Indies.
This name came about when Christopher Columbus stumbled across the lush shores of one of the islands while trying to find China (he wanted to take advantage of his unpopular belief (that the Earth is round) by sailing west to get to the east, and so thought that he had found India).
Jamaica itself is separated into districts known as parishes.
www.galactic-guide.com /articles/2R150.html   (1172 words)

  
 Artemisia: Jamaica, PsychoNeuroImmunology
She has brought over 44 groups to Jamaica and knows the island its people and culture intimately.
The sea is the one true celestial blue, and the shore, the promontories, the rocks and the grass are the models for the rest of the world to take pattern after.
If Jamaica is the first island of the West Indies in culture, then St. Mary's is the first parish of Jamaica.
www.scn.org /~artemis/retreats/jam-psni-bh.htm   (662 words)

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