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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, pays tribute to late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, during a joint sitting of Parliament on Friday, December 13. Mrs. Simpson Miller noted that Jamaica’s role in the anti-apartheid struggle is etched forever in history.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, pays tribute to late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, during a joint sitting of Parliament on Friday, December 13. Mrs. Simpson Miller noted that Jamaica’s role in the anti-apartheid struggle is etched forever in history.

Houses of Parliament Pay Tribute to Mandela

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, led a joint sitting of Parliament on December 13, to pay tribute to the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5. Expressing condolences to the people of...
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), embraces South African High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Mathu Joyini, at a Memorial Service for late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, held on December 12, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Chapel, in Kingston.
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), embraces South African High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Mathu Joyini, at a Memorial Service for late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, held on December 12, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Chapel, in Kingston.

Jamaica Says Farewell to Nelson Mandela
The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), walks with the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley, when he arrived in the island in July of 1991. Mr. Mandela died on December 5 at the age of 95. (FILE)
The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), walks with the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley, when he arrived in the island in July of 1991. Mr. Mandela died on December 5 at the age of 95. (FILE)

Jamaicans in South Africa Pause to Remember Nelson Mandela
The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), after being conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of the West Indies, when he visited the island in July 1991. At right is the former Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Sir Shridath Ramphal. Mr. Mandela died today (December 5) at the age of 95.
The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), after being conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of the West Indies, when he visited the island in July 1991. At right is the former Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Sir Shridath Ramphal. Mr. Mandela died today (December 5) at the age of 95.

Memorial Service for Mandela at UWI Chapel on Thursday
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, signing the Condolence Book for the late former South African President Nelson Mandela, at the South African High Commission in St. Andrew on December 6. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Members of the Cabinet who took a break from their two day retreat and travelled to the High Commission where they also signed the Condolence Book.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, signing the Condolence Book for the late former South African President Nelson Mandela, at the South African High Commission in St. Andrew on December 6. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Members of the Cabinet who took a break from their two day retreat and travelled to the High Commission where they also signed the Condolence Book.

Prime Minister to Attend Mandela’s Memorial Service in Johannesburg

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Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela on December 12

The Government of Jamaica, in collaboration with the South African High Commission, will host a Memorial Service in celebration of the life of the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela. The service, which is open to the general public, will be held on Thursday, December 12 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Chapel beginning at 2:00 p.m....
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The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), is welcomed to Jamaica at the Norman Manley International Airport by the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley, when he arrived in the island in July of 1991. Mr. Mandela died on December 5 at the age of 95.
Office of the Prime Minister

Cabinet Observes Moment of Silence for Mandela

During Thursday afternoon’s session of the special meeting of the Cabinet, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, brought news of the passing of one of the era’s greatest Freedom Fighters, Hon. Nelson Mandela. Members of the Cabinet and attending public officers immediately observed a period of silence in memory of this great friend of all who cherish freedom...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Simpson Miller Extends Condolences to the South African People

It is with tremendous and utter sadness that I convey the heartfelt sympathy of the Government and people of Jamaica on the loss of the Father of the South African Nation, Nelson Rolihlahla ‘Madiba’ Mandela. The world has lost a courageous fighter, an enlightened leader, a quintessential statesman. His life will inspire countless generations and his illustrious legacy will endure....
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The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), after being conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of the West Indies, when he visited the island in July 1991. At right is the former Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Sir Shridath Ramphal. Mr. Mandela died today (December 5) at the age of 95.
Office of the Prime Minister

Nelson Mandela Passes On

Nelson Mandela, who became South Africa’s first black President in 1994, after serving 27 years in prison during the Apartheid years, died today (December 5), at the age of 95. “I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal I hope to...
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A police officer stops a JUTC bus in the contra-flow bus lane to allow right turning traffic from Nelson Mandela Highway onto Municipal Boulevard to proceed. This took place during the dry run of the designated bus lane trial period on Thursday October 24.
Transport

Improved Traffic Movement During Second Test Run

A second test run on the designated lane for eastbound Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses along the Nelson Mandela Highway on October 29, resulted in improved traffic movement. The trial run began on time and according to Manager of the JUTC’s Spanish Town Depot, Neville Francis, this made a significant difference to the amount of traffic on the highway....
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