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Chad Headley is flanked by twins Zein (left) and Muna Issa.
Janet Silvera
Chad Headley is flanked by twins Zein (left) and Muna Issa.
Merle Wilson was one of many Jamaicans from the diaspora who flew in for the occasion, catching up with longtime friend, Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
Janet Silvera
Merle Wilson was one of many Jamaicans from the diaspora who flew in for the occasion, catching up with longtime friend, Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
From left: Former US Ambassador to Jamaica Pamela Bridgewater captures a selfie with Member of Parliament Anthony Hylton, his wife Yodit, and Opposition Leader Mark Golding.
Janet Silvera
From left: Former US Ambassador to Jamaica Pamela Bridgewater captures a selfie with Member of Parliament Anthony Hylton, his wife Yodit, and Opposition Leader Mark Golding.
First Lady of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Delthia Russell-Misick, is all smiles, sharing lens time with the man of the hour, P.J. Patterson.
Janet Silvera
First Lady of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Delthia Russell-Misick, is all smiles, sharing lens time with the man of the hour, P.J. Patterson.
With elegance and grace, 78-year-old Kay Osborne (right) turns heads as she poses alongside retired Supreme Court Judge Hillary Phillips.
Janet Silvera
With elegance and grace, 78-year-old Kay Osborne (right) turns heads as she poses alongside retired Supreme Court Judge Hillary Phillips.
A picture of statesmanship: Man of the moment, former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson (third right), flanked by (from left) Premier of the Turks and Caicos, Charles Washington Misick; Bruce Golding, former prime minister of Jamaica; Hubert Ingraham, former p
Janet Silvera
A picture of statesmanship: Man of the moment, former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson (third right), flanked by (from left) Premier of the Turks and Caicos, Charles Washington Misick; Bruce Golding, former prime minister of Jamaica; Hubert Ingraham, former prime minister of The Bahamas; Jamaica’s prime minister, Dr Andrew Holness; former prime minister of The Bahamas, Perry Christie; and current prime minister of The Bahamas, Philip Davis.
Professor Verene Shepherd is simply stunning, channelling her inner African queen.
Janet Silvera
Professor Verene Shepherd is simply stunning, channelling her inner African queen.
Surrounded by love, P.J. Patterson beams with pride as he cuts his pan-Africanist-themed birthday cake with grandchildren (from left) Andrew Hibbert, Gabrielle Patterson-Buchanan, and Breanna Hibbert.
Janet Silvera
Surrounded by love, P.J. Patterson beams with pride as he cuts his pan-Africanist-themed birthday cake with grandchildren (from left) Andrew Hibbert, Gabrielle Patterson-Buchanan, and Breanna Hibbert.
Montego Bay businesswoman Barbara Woolery turns heads in this bold and chic pants set.
Janet Silvera
Montego Bay businesswoman Barbara Woolery turns heads in this bold and chic pants set.
The 90th birthday cake depicting the Pan-Africanist mural that was unveiled by P.J. Patterson.
Janet Silvera
The 90th birthday cake depicting the Pan-Africanist mural that was unveiled by P.J. Patterson.
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Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson celebrated his 90th birthday in grand style on the lawns of The University of the West Indies, Mona campus last Saturday. The event was a vibrant display of colour, culture, and Caribbean pride, with dignitaries like Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, Opposition Leader Mark Golding, and other distinguished guests, joining Patterson’s family and close friends for the milestone. Adding historic significance, Patterson gifted the university a striking Pan-Africanist mural, further cementing his legacy of Afro-Caribbean advocacy. Here are the social highlights.