The Jamaica Union Conference family is mourning the passing of retired worker Princess Lawes. Ms. Lawes, who served Jamaica Union as Communication, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director and also Personal Assistant to two former Union Presidents, passed away this morning after ailing for a while. She was 79.
Before serving in the Adventist Church, Ms. Lawes served in public life as a Member of Parliament, a Junior Minister in the Government of Jamaica and a Member of the Senate between 1976 and 1989. In government, she was in charge of Women’s Affairs, Children’s Services, and Friendly Societies. She also served as President of the Inter-American Commission of Women, Organization of American States.
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