PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo has instructed that all flags at public places and buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, September 17 as a mark of respect for the lives lost and damage suffered in Tuesday’s terrorist attacks in the United States.

A release from the Office of the President yesterday also advised that when Cabinet convenes for its weekly statutory meeting on Tuesday, September 18, one minute’s silence will be observed in memory of the victims.

Meanwhile, President Jagdeo will sign a book of condolence for the victims of the terrorist attacks at 10:00 hours on Monday, September 17, at the United States Embassy, Kingston.