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100 years of life. A lifetime of service.
Today, we celebrate Dr. Mavis Gilmour on her 100th birthday. Before entering Parliament, she was a pioneer in medicine as the first woman surgeon in the Caribbean. This background in healthcare preceded a long career in public office focused on building national institutions.
As Minister of Education and later Minister of Social Security during the 1980s, Dr. Gilmour led the expansion of the Jamaican school system and managed the country's social safety nets. Her work included advancing consumer affairs and social protection programmes to support people across our island.
From the operating theatre to the Cabinet, her journey has been defined by "service above self." Today, Jamaica recognizes her contributions to our national systems and celebrates a full century of her impact.
Happy 100th Birthday, Dr. Gilmour.
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