Jamaica's Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. recognized former Education Minister Dr Mavis Gilmour's 100th birthday during a parliamentary sectoral debate, announcing that an annual Mavis Gilmour Centenarian Honour will be dedicated to the oldest Jamaican citizen each National Centenarians Day. The government highlighted the growing elderly population—comprising 14% of Jamaica's population—and outlined planned legislative action on elder abuse protections.