07/09/2026
The St. Ann Municipal Corporation (SAMC), through its Civic Affairs and Community Relations Committee honoured two of the parish’s centenarians in August 2026.
Ms. Ilsa Maud Hinds and Mrs. Olga Guillermina Small-Williams were recognized on Monday August 10 and Friday August 21, respectively for achieving the milestone.
Ms. Hinds who lives in Faith’s Pen, Moneague was born on March 15, 1925, while Mrs. Williams who resides in Salem, Runaway Bay was born on November 8, 1925.
Both women attributed their gift of long-life to their strong Christian faith and belief in God.
Present at the honouring ceremony for Ms. Hinds were Councillor for the Moneague Division, Lloyd Garrick, Chairman of the SAMC’s Civic Affairs and Community Relations Committee, Councillor Genevor Gordon-Bailey, Councillor for the Calderwood Division Paul McFarlane, and members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force as well as members of the Faith’s Pen Senior Citizens Association.
The team which visited Mrs. Williams was led by Councillor for the Sturge Town Division and Deputy Chairman of the Civic Affairs Committee, Claudette Brown, and included Deputy Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay Cardell Wickham and Councillor for the Borobridge Division Marlene Thompson-Kenyon.
Complementing the party, were Mrs. Williams’ son George, daughter Hope, and other relatives and caregivers.
Each centenarian received a plaque, gift basket, care items and a certificate.
The families expressed appreciation for the recognition of their matriarchs.
The SAMC continues to recognize and appreciate centenarians in St. Ann.
.Ann
