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PHOTO FLASHBACK: Farewell to Michael Manley, March 16, 1997

Published:Thursday | March 10, 2022 | 10:22 PMA Digital Integration & Marketing production
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Draped in the Jamaica flag, the casket is borne from the Holy Trinity Cathedral, North Street, Kingston, by soldiers of the Jamaica Defence Force.
Mrs Beverley Anderson-Manley with her children David and Natasha, as well as a granddaughter of Michael Manley, waiting to join the funeral procession to National Heroes Park.
Cuban President, Dr Fidel Castro (centre), flanked by his bodyguards, raising his hand in a fist to acknowledge the cheers of the crowd.
National Democratic Movement (NDM) president, Bruce Golding, and Mrs Golding make their entrance.
Mr Lester Bird (left), Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and Chairman of CARICOM, being escorted by Lt Col Bruce Barclay of the Jamaica Defence Force.
A section of the crowd.
Prime Minister P.J. Patterson and dignitaries escorting the bier along North Street.
Leader of the Opposition Edward Seaga and Mrs Seaga are assisted up the steps of the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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A saddened Jamaica on March 16, 1997, buried one of its famous sons, former Prime Minister Michael Manley, in a ceremony witnessed by thousands. Dignitaries from more than 60 countries came together in mourning for the 72-year-old Manley, who died of cancer on March 6.

 

 

 

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