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Centenarian Receives Gifts from Social Security Ministry

By: Marlon Tingling, September 8, 2014

The Key Point:

Centenarian, Estella Thelwell, of Spanish Hill, in Hanover, was presented with gifts by Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who visited her at home on Friday, September 5.
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Centenarian Receives Gifts from Social Security Ministry
Centenarian, Mrs. Estella Thelwell (seated), receives a birthday gift and a kiss from Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who visited her at her home in Spanish Hill, Lucea, Hanover, on Friday, September 5. Mr. Kellier praised Mrs. Thelwell for her contribution to nation building and for taking good care of herself. Mrs. Thelwell is 103 years old. Sharing the moment are Mrs. Thelwell’s daughters, Joyce Essue (partly hidden) and Mable Pearce, as well as newly installed Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Wynter McIntosh.

The Facts

  • Mrs. Thelwell, who celebrated her 103rd birthday earlier this year, was congratulated by Minister Kellier.
  • Mr. Kellier said the Government remains committed to taking care of the nation’s elderly through a number of social programmes, and that it is important for Jamaicans to take care of themselves.

The Full Story

Centenarian, Estella Thelwell, of Spanish Hill, in Hanover, was presented with gifts by Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who visited her at home on Friday, September 5.

Mrs. Thelwell, who celebrated her 103rd birthday earlier this year, was congratulated by Minister Kellier.

“The Bible speaks of allowing people to live three scores and ten years…however you have done very well by reaching 103 not out. This is clearly due to God’s blessings and the care that you have taken of yourself over the years,” the Minister said.

Mr. Kellier said the Government remains committed to taking care of the nation’s elderly through a number of social programmes, and that it is important for Jamaicans to take care of themselves.

The Minister presented Mrs. Thelwell with gift packages and a ‘special’ token, courtesy of the Ministry.

Responding, Mrs. Thelwell thanked Mr. Kellier and the Ministry for recognizing her on the occasion of her 103rd birthday.

“I thank you for coming here to be with me and my family today. Thanks also for the gifts and I want to encourage all of you to live good, take care of yourselves and be happy,” she said.

Last Updated: September 8, 2014