Prime Minister the Hon. Michael Manley has urged greater global cooperation under the United Nations, declaring that “at no other time has the world been in more need of the U. N. than now.” Speaking through a message read by Senator Maurice Tenn at the silver jubilee flag-raising ceremony held at National Heroes Circle, Mr. Manley praised the organisation’s impact on Jamaica’s development and called on citizens to become more actively engaged in its work. He described the United Nations as “a very vital body” in advancing peace, progress, and international solidarity.

Published Friday, October 25, 1974

Flag-Raising Marks United Nations Day

The United Nations Association of Jamaica observed United Nations Day with a silver jubilee flag-raising ceremony at the National Heroes Circle yesterday morning.
A total of 21 flags were unfurled in a colourful ceremony attended by members of the diplomatic and consular corps, members of the Jamaica Constabulary, schoolchildren, and United Nations officials.
A message from the Prime Minister, the Hon. Michael Manley, was read by Senator Maurice Tenn, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance.
In the message, the Prime Minister said that at no other time was the world more in need of the United Nations than it is now. He stated that Jamaica had benefited substantially from the many projects of the United Nations. He called on all Jamaicans to become actively involved in the affairs of the U. N., which he described as “a very vital body.”
A message from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr. Kurt Waldheim, was read by the Acting Resident Representative of the U. N. Development Programme, Mr. Douglas Thomas. In the message, Dr. Waldheim said that although much remained to be done by the United Nations, the organisation was fulfilling the vision of the creators of the U. N. Charter.
Mr. Winston Wright, president of the United Nations Association of Jamaica, in giving the welcome address, spoke on some of the world problems that the United Nations had to tackle and others that it was not possible for the U.vN. to overcome. Mr. Wright, speaking on the problem of war, said war was in men’s minds and therefore peace could not be attained until every man set his own mind at peace.
Mr. Wright tendered apologies for the Governor-General, the Most Hon. Florizel Glasspole, who had been slated to inspect the guard of honour and also to address the gathering; the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Ralph Brown; and Dr. Neville Gallimore, who were all unable to attend.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. Richmond Nelson, chairman of Churches, and the vote of thanks was given by the Second Vice-President of the United Nations Association of Jamaica, Miss Enid Johnson.
Musical entertainment was provided by the Jamaica Military Band, conducted by Mr. J. B. Williams, and by the Tivoli Gardens Drum Corps.
 

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