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 …
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Jamaica Says Farewell to Nelson Mandela
A wide cross section of Jamaicans and other nationals turned out at a Memorial Service on December 12, at the University of the West Indies, …
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Jamaicans in South Africa Pause to Remember Nelson Mandela
Jamaicans in South Africa are among millions of people from around the world who continue to reflect on the life and contributions of former South …
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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 …
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Memorial Service for Mandela at UWI Chapel on Thursday
Jamaicans will have the opportunity on Thursday afternoon, December 12, to participate in a memorial service for the late former President of South Africa, Nelson …
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Prime Minister to Attend Mandela’s Memorial Service in Johannesburg
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, left the island yesterday (December 7), to attend the memorial service of the late Nelson Mandela, former …
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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 …
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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 …
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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), …
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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 …
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