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He has four sons (Alexander, born 1979; Jason, born 1980; Christopher, born 1982; and Machel, born 1989), and is currently married to M. Angela Robertson, a lawyer, also from Kingston. They married in August 2007 in Port Antonio, on Jamaica's northeast coast. |
He has four sons (Alexander, born 1979; Jason, born 1980; Christopher, born 1982; and Machel, born 1989), and is currently married to M. Angela Robertson, a lawyer, also from Kingston. They married in August 2007 in Port Antonio, on Jamaica's northeast coast. |
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George Alfonce Headley, Jr" |
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Douglas Saunders is also the cousin cricketer "George Alfonce Headley, Jr" born 1909 Panama, died 1983.(His statute stands outside of the George Headley Stand at Sabina Park, Kingston Jamaica). George Headley was married to Rena Saunders. Children of this marriage were: Ronald, Patricia and Lindy. The " Headley Boys" attended Kingston College and excelled in the field of sports. The son of Ronald Headley, Dean, has set redcords in the cricketing world in th UK. Douglas Saunders and George Headley, are also cousins to United Church of Jamaica and Grand Cayman minister, "Revd. Marjorie(Madge) Prentice. Saunders" of Kingston, Jamaica. She was the founder of Meadowbrook School and the Mona Preparatory School, both located in Kingston, Jamaica. |
Douglas Saunders is also the cousin cricketer "Hon.George Alfonce Headley, Jr" born 1909 Panama, died 1983.(His statute stands outside of the George Headley Stand at Sabina Park, Kingston Jamaica). George Headley was married to Rena Saunders. Children of this marriage were: Ronald, Patricia and Lindy. The " Headley Boys" attended Kingston College and excelled in the field of sports. The son of Ronald Headley, Dean, has set redcords in the cricketing world in th UK. Douglas Saunders and George Headley, are also cousins to United Church of Jamaica and Grand Cayman minister, "Revd. Marjorie(Madge) Prentice. Saunders" of Kingston, Jamaica. She was the founder of Meadowbrook School and the Mona Preparatory School, both located in Kingston, Jamaica. |
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"Francisco Xavier Fulencio Cruz" |
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Another cousin, who was born in November 12, 1981 in [[Santa Clara, Cuba]]. |
Another cousin, who was born in November 12, 1981 in [[Santa Clara, Cuba]]. |
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He is the brother of Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Commander. "Lt. Kelly G. Middleton" (Missouri, US), and who served in the Army during the first Iraq War. Francisco Cruz also received education at Jamaica College then Trinity Institute. Francisco (Francis) Cruz was ordained in 2001 by the Southern Reformed Episcopal Church, then served as a pastor in [[Hardee County, Florida]], USA. He founded this congregation along with Revd. William Comacho of New York, USA. They were involved in farmers rights and immigration law on a county level. Both ministers came from humble back grounds. Francisco Cruz, was seen as an activist going against the County Government. |
He is the brother of Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Commander. "Lt. Kelly G. Middleton" (Missouri, US), and who served in the Army during the first Iraq War. Francisco Cruz also received education at Jamaica College then Trinity Institute.Revd. Dr. Francisco (Francis) Cruz, Hon D.D was ordained in 2001 by the Southern Reformed Episcopal Church, then served as a pastor in [[Hardee County, Florida]], USA. He founded this congregation along with Revd. William Comacho of New York, USA. They were involved in farmers rights and immigration law on a county level. Both ministers came from humble back grounds. Francisco Cruz, was seen as an activist going against the County Government. |
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Despite his strong socialist beliefs and practices, he then served in the United States Air Force. Part active duty and part in the reserve unit, from 1999–2003 during the Iraq war. He was honorably discharged due to injury and ailment. He received the National Guard Honors Ribbon from the Governor of Missouri (Mel Carhnahan) and the National Defence Service Medal from the Department of Defense. Cruz accepted assignment to Saint Luke Evangelical Ministry (a branch of the Southern Reformed Episcopal Church). Francisco Cruz served the City of [[Saint Louis, Missouri]] by working with the incarcerated. In 2009, eight years after ordination, he was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity. |
Despite his strong socialist beliefs and practices, he then served in the United States Air Force. Part active duty and part in the reserve unit, from 1999–2003 during the Iraq war. He was honorably discharged due to injury and ailment. He received the National Guard Honors Ribbon from the Governor of Missouri (Mel Carhnahan) and the National Defence Service Medal from the Department of Defense. Cruz accepted assignment to Saint Luke Evangelical Ministry (a branch of the Southern Reformed Episcopal Church). Francisco Cruz served the City of [[Saint Louis, Missouri]] by working with the incarcerated. In 2009, eight years after ordination, he was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity. |
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Revision as of 21:14, 7 January 2010
Douglas Anthony Clive Saunders (born February 15, 1949) to Clive Douglas and Gloria Saunders. He is also the brother of Attorney-At- Law "Revd. Maurice Saunders." He received part of his education fromJamaica College, Kingston, Jamaica. Following such greats as National Hero and the Nations Premier Rt. Hon. Norman Manley, O.J. and his son, former Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Michael Manley, O.J. At this time, Douglas Saunders is the current Cabinet Secretary in the Jamaican Prime Minister's cabinet. He assumed this role on June 1, 2008.
He has spent most of his career as a Jamaican diplomat. He was an Ambassador for Jamaica and most recently held the post of Permanent Secretary in Jamaica's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he has served in various diplomatic positions for Jamaica, including as Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, and Ambassador to the European Union.
He has four sons (Alexander, born 1979; Jason, born 1980; Christopher, born 1982; and Machel, born 1989), and is currently married to M. Angela Robertson, a lawyer, also from Kingston. They married in August 2007 in Port Antonio, on Jamaica's northeast coast.
George Alfonce Headley, Jr"
Douglas Saunders is also the cousin cricketer "Hon.George Alfonce Headley, Jr" born 1909 Panama, died 1983.(His statute stands outside of the George Headley Stand at Sabina Park, Kingston Jamaica). George Headley was married to Rena Saunders. Children of this marriage were: Ronald, Patricia and Lindy. The " Headley Boys" attended Kingston College and excelled in the field of sports. The son of Ronald Headley, Dean, has set redcords in the cricketing world in th UK. Douglas Saunders and George Headley, are also cousins to United Church of Jamaica and Grand Cayman minister, "Revd. Marjorie(Madge) Prentice. Saunders" of Kingston, Jamaica. She was the founder of Meadowbrook School and the Mona Preparatory School, both located in Kingston, Jamaica.
"Francisco Xavier Fulencio Cruz"
Another cousin, who was born in November 12, 1981 in Santa Clara, Cuba. He is the brother of Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Commander. "Lt. Kelly G. Middleton" (Missouri, US), and who served in the Army during the first Iraq War. Francisco Cruz also received education at Jamaica College then Trinity Institute.Revd. Dr. Francisco (Francis) Cruz, Hon D.D was ordained in 2001 by the Southern Reformed Episcopal Church, then served as a pastor in Hardee County, Florida, USA. He founded this congregation along with Revd. William Comacho of New York, USA. They were involved in farmers rights and immigration law on a county level. Both ministers came from humble back grounds. Francisco Cruz, was seen as an activist going against the County Government.
Despite his strong socialist beliefs and practices, he then served in the United States Air Force. Part active duty and part in the reserve unit, from 1999–2003 during the Iraq war. He was honorably discharged due to injury and ailment. He received the National Guard Honors Ribbon from the Governor of Missouri (Mel Carhnahan) and the National Defence Service Medal from the Department of Defense. Cruz accepted assignment to Saint Luke Evangelical Ministry (a branch of the Southern Reformed Episcopal Church). Francisco Cruz served the City of Saint Louis, Missouri by working with the incarcerated. In 2009, eight years after ordination, he was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity.