Monument to ‘Aunt V’ ready by September

Culture Minister Olivia 'Babsy' Grange says the monument to Violet Moss-Brown is set to become the first in a series to mark Jamaica's Diamond Jubilee.

Moss-Brown, who was affectionately called 'Aunt V', died on September 15, 2017, at the age of 117 years and 189 days - a few months after she officially claimed the title of world's oldest person on July 27, 2017.

Minister Grange said the monument - a life-size bust - will be erected in Duanvale, Trelawny, where 'Aunt V' lived.

The minister said arrangements were being made to "have the bust ready for unveiling on the anniversary of Aunt V's passing".

Colin Gager, the mayor of Falmouth, said Palmers Crescent, the road on which Aunt V's home is located, will be renamed in honour of the supercentenarian.

Her body was donated to The University of the West Indies for scientific research.

Jamaica celebrates 60 years of Independence in 2022. The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport - which will lead the celebrations - will host a series of activities in the lead-up to the official period of commemoration.