Bridgetown.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Maxine McClean, and this island’s High Commissioner in the United Kingdom who covers the Commonwealth, Anthony Arthur, will represent the Government of Barbados at the state memorial service for the late Nelson Mandela which is South Africa today.
An official from the Prime Minister’s Office also disclosed that there will be a formal session in the House of Assembly this morning dedicated to the memory of the former President of South Africa, who passed away last Thursday.
All flags on Government buildings in Barbados are currently being flown at half mast, and that will continue until the final funeral service for Mr. Mandela on Sunday, December 15. In addition, an ecumenical service is being planned by the Barbados Christian Council, at a date and time to be announced.
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