Flags in the Island will be flown at half mast to mark the death of Nelson Mandela.
The former South African president died last night at the age of 95.
As a mark of respect government has confirmed it will be lowering flags and writing to the South African Ambassador.
Chief Minister Allan Bell says his passing should be marked by people here:
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