The President of the Republic, Mr Danny Faure, paid his condolences to Mrs Kate Mancham earlier this afternoon at her residence in Glacis. Following his visit, State House would like to announce that Former President Mancham will receive a State Funeral on Thursday 12th January 2017.

The President has declared the 12th of January 2017 a National Day of Mourning. The details of the funeral service will be released shortly.