Former Minister of Education Dr Mavis Gilmour made a rare visit to the Parliament on Tuesday as a guest of Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr.

Charles Jr, who was making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, noted that Gilmour, who celebrated her 100th birthday last month, also served as minister of social security and consumer affairs.

Charles Jr told the House that this year’s celebration of National Centenarians Day on May 20 “carries special significance as we recognise a distinguished Jamaican who has not only reached this extraordinary milestone, but who has also dedicated her life to public service and national development”.