Conrad Pitkin
Bishop Conrad Pitkin is a prominent Jamaican religious leader and the chairman of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). He is known for his role in advancing the National Identification System (NIDS) which aims to provide citizens with a secure method of identification. Recently, he announced that the NIDS would not be used for identification in the upcoming general election, emphasizing the system's role in simplifying access to services rather than serving as a voting credential.
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Recent news mentions
Bishop Conrad Pitkin, custos of S James, is warning justices of the peace (JPs) in that parish that he will personally seek to have them decommissioned if he finds out they have brought the office into disrepute.
St James’ custos says reason some JPs being decommished is ‘embarrassing’ | News
Jamaica· 2026-02-05
St James’ custos Bishop Conrad Pitkin commended the newly commissioned JPs for voluntarily offering their services to their communities and the wider Jamaica.
‘Don’t witness signatures you don’t know’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-31
Bishop Conrad Pitkin has called on Jamaicans to embrace compassion, justice, and service this Christmas.
Custos of St James urges Jamaicans to embrace compassion, justice and service for Christmas | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-25Bishop Conrad Pitkin is a member of the interview panel for the FID chief technical director post.
Mum’s the word | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-07
Bishop Conrad Pitkin announced that the National Identification System will not be used as a means of identification in the upcoming general election.
JFJ pleased with progress in Mario Deane case | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-06
Bishop Conrad Pitkin, chairman of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), says NIDS will not be used as a means of identification in the upcoming general election.
NIDS won’t be used for next general election, says NIRA | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-06