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January 24 2026
Centenarian Ethlyn Clarke stood tall through sickness and Hurricane Melissa
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Ethlyn Clarke (centre), of Mt Salem, St James, together with family members and well-wishers on Thursday, following the celebration of her milestone 100th birthday on Tuesday. Also pictured (from left) are Paulette Ricketts, caregiver for Ms Clarke; Tyler Rigg, great-grandson-in-law; Monica Shaw, daughter; Melceta Haase, daughter; and Whitney Carter-Rigg, great-granddaughter.
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Monica Shaw (left), the eldest child, and her sister Melcete Haase (right) celebrate with their mother, Ethlyn Clarke, as she marks her 100th birthday.
WESTERN BUREAU: In August last year, Ethlyn Clarke suffered a major health scare. Two months later, she survived the brutal assault of Hurricane Melissa, so, when she celebrated her 100th birthday on January 20, she was full of gratitude to God for allowing her to reach such an enviable milestone. “I am just excited about what God has done for me, just excited. The Word of the Lord says, ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’, and I believe it is the fear of the Lord that keeps me,” said Clarke, who resides in Mt Salem, St James.
