Former Bishop of Kingston dies

Archbishop of the West Indies, Reverend Dr Howard Gregory has confirmed that Retired Bishop of Kingston Reverend Dr Robert Thompson has died.

Thompson retired in 2020 after more than 47 years of service to the church community.

Over the years, he has served on various boards and committees.

He served as a member of the Police Service Commission, a member of the Kingston College board for more than 30 years and as President of the Young Men's Christian Association for 12 years.

As Rector at the St Andrew Parish Church in Half-Way-Tree, where he served for 16 years before becoming a Bishop, he was instrumental in the formation of the now defunct Possibility Programme that was established to meet the needs of at-risk youth, especially street boys.

In 2020 he receive the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander.

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