Tomorrow (Fri) has been proclaimed a National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children.
Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen, read a Proclamation during a ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday, declaring the Day that will serve to mourn the loss of Jamaica’s children who have been killed and support those suffering abuse.
Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, headed the officials attending the event.
In his remarks, the Governor-General said the Proclamation was more than a campaign, noting that it is a pledge to protect, care and love the innocence that “makes our homes wholesome”.
The Governor-General said the gravity of the prevailing situation regarding the welfare of the nation’s children can be quite sombre but maintained that there is immense hope.
The Proclamation encourages citizens to participate in the Day of Mourning, noting that this may include devotionals, remembrance services in homes, workplaces, churches and schools, and private or small group prayer vigils.
Persons may also engage in individual or group moments of silence, the turning on of headlights, the wearing of black, the tolling of church bells at noon and any other appropriate response.
