Celebrating a life of service, leadership, and national impact

Kingston, Jamaica — The Mico University College is honoured to recognize The Honourable Steadman Fuller, CD, JP, Custos Rotulorum of Kingston, for his distinguished service to education, youth development, entrepreneurship, and public life.

A proud alumnus of The Mico Teachers’ College, Mr. Fuller exemplifies the institution’s enduring tradition of leadership grounded in service. Appointed Custos Rotulorum of Kingston in 2010, he has served with distinction as Chief Magistrate of the parish, advancing justice, civic responsibility, and community development. His exemplary public record has also included several appointments as Acting Governor-General of Jamaica, reflecting the high level of national trust placed in his judgement, integrity, and leadership.

“Lasting national transformation begins with the intentional moral and civic formation of the next generation.”

— The Honourable Steadman Fuller, CD, JP

Commitment to Youth Development

Central to Mr. Fuller’s public service is a sustained commitment to youth development, most notably through mentorship programmes with inner-city youth. Through these initiatives, he provides guidance in discipline, character formation, civic responsibility, and life skills—responding directly to the social challenges confronting young men across urban communities. This work reflects his conviction that lasting national transformation begins with the intentional moral and civic formation of the next generation.

That commitment to youth and education is further reflected in his longstanding service on several school boards, where he has contributed to governance, policy oversight, and institutional development. In these roles, Mr. Fuller has consistently advocated for strong leadership, accountability, and equitable access to quality education, reinforcing the essential link between effective governance and student success.

Leadership in the Education and Book Industry

Mr. Fuller’s public life is complemented by a distinguished career in Jamaica’s book and education sector. He began his professional journey in 1968, including during his years as a student at The Mico. Now Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kingston Bookshop Limited, he has guided the organization’s growth into Jamaica’s largest book selling enterprise, with multiple retail locations and a regional agency network representing leading international publishers.

His professional contributions have remained closely aligned with national educational priorities. Mr. Fuller has worked closely with the Ministry of Education on major initiatives, including the coordination of secondary school textbook distribution under the national book rental system. Through scholarships, bursaries, internships, and institutional support, he has consistently expanded access to education, including sustained engagement with The Mico University College.

Awards and Honours

A founding member and past president of the Book Industry Association of Jamaica (BIAJ), Mr. Fuller has received several national and professional honours. These include The Mico University College Alumni Association’s Gold Medal Award and the BIAJ Trail Blazer Award. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Huddersfield in the United Kingdom.

Honorary Degree

In recognition of a life of service reflecting the values of leadership, mentorship, and national development, The Mico University College will confer upon The Honourable Steadman Fuller, CD, JP, the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education in Leadership (EdD).

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