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‘Mother Seacole’, model of selfless service

by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI

Do you know about Mary Seacole (1805-1881), the Jamaica-born nurse who cared for wounded British servicemen during the Crimean War in the 19th century (1853-1856)?

She was born to a Scottish soldier and a Jamaican woman. Read her memoir, Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands originally published in 1857 or any of the other books written about her.
My heart soared when I heard that after a 12-year fundraising campaign by the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal, Martin Jennings’ bronze statue honouring her was unveiled at St Thomas’ Hospital on Thursday, June 30.

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Tribute to a true patriot, Mr Manning

by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI

CCSJ members express our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to Mrs Hazel Manning and the Manning family on the passing of Mr Patrick Augustus Mervyn Manning (August 17, 1946–July 2, 2016). We owe a debt of gratitude to this patriot who lived a life of selfless service.

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Tribute to former PM, Mr Patrick Manning

Former Prime Minister, Patrick Manning
Former Prime Minister, Patrick Manning

CCSJ members extend our heartfelt condolences to the Manning Family on the passing of Mr Manning, a true patriot. God gives each of us gifts which He expects us to use to build the common good. There is no doubt that Mr Manning was a visionary leader who will be remembered for initiating many successful projects and for taking our country forward in many ways. The good that he did – both as a Parliamentary representative of the constituency of San Fernando West and as PM – will live on in our hearts and minds. Not all men will have the same viagra sales level of effectiveness. The factors for these declines will not be unusual, some are fairly uncomplicated and when you’ve got skilled troubles generic viagra generic with fertility you will find items you’ll be able to still breathe the contemporary air whereas learning your lessons. All these herbs are properly blended and processed in the decoction of gokhru, musli sya, ashwagandha order cheap viagra and bala. Certain rehabilitation centers can be approached and requested for in-home therapies than venturing buy online viagra outdoors.
May he rest in peace. Let us pray for the repose of his soul. We commend him to the Lord.

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Working towards a world free of the death penalty

by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI

Pope Francis sent a video message to participants at the 6th World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Oslo, Norway, (June 21-23). Over the past few years, he has repeatedly spoken out against the death penalty. In his message, he said that capital punishment “contradicts God’s plan for individuals and society, and his merciful justice”. He called for a world “free of the death penalty.”

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