Oliver Mair, Jamaican Consul General, lauded Nesta Leeloo, who celebrated her 108th birthday on January 6, 2025, as a brilliant example of love, family values, and perseverance.
Born in Mandeville, Jamaica, and lovingly referred to as “Mama,” Leeloo immigrated to the US following her marriage. In the United States, she is the second-oldest living individual.
At 114 years old, Naomi Whitehead is the oldest person living in America. She currently lives in Greenville, Pennsylvania, but was born on September 26, 1910, in Georgia.