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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pays tribute to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, June 19.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pays tribute to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, June 19.

Members of Both Houses of Parliament Pay Tribute to Edward Seaga

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Phillip George Seaga, was remembered at a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, June 19, for his unyielding and sterling contribution to nation-building. Mr. Seaga was Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister,...
Managing Director, HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Janet Dyer (right), speaks with Andrew (left) and Anabella Seaga, the children of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during the lying-in-state at the National Arena on Wednesday (June 19).
Managing Director, HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Janet Dyer (right), speaks with Andrew (left) and Anabella Seaga, the children of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during the lying-in-state at the National Arena on Wednesday (June 19).

Trainees and Staff of the HEART Trust/NTA Pay Respects to Mr. Seaga
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, deliverers the closing address at a special tribute to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, held at the Little Theatre in St. Andrew on Tuesday (June 18).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, deliverers the closing address at a special tribute to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, held at the Little Theatre in St. Andrew on Tuesday (June 18).

Cultural Tribute for Mr. Seaga
The casket of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, is protected by an honour guard at the National Arena on Wednesday (June 19), where the body is lying-in-state.
The casket of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, is protected by an honour guard at the National Arena on Wednesday (June 19), where the body is lying-in-state.

Protocol for State Funeral
Councillor for the Gordon Town Division, Neville Whittaker, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Church Street offices in downtown Kingston on June 11. (FILE)
Councillor for the Gordon Town Division, Neville Whittaker, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Church Street offices in downtown Kingston on June 11. (FILE)

Tributes to Edward Seaga at Special Sitting of KSAMC

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The late Most Hon. Edward Phillip George Seaga, ON, P.C., LL.D. (Hon.), the fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica
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Four-Day Period of Mourning for Mr. Seaga

The nation will observe a period of mourning in honour of the life and service of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, from June 19 to 22. No public social functions or official events should be held during the four-day period. According to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister, it is customary during an official...
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Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) guard the casket with the remains of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during the Lying-in-State of his body at the Tivoli Gardens Community Centre on Monday (June 10). The residents of Tivoli Gardens paid their respects to their former Member of Parliament.
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Mr. Seaga’s Body to Lie In State at National Arena

The body of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, will lie-in-state on June 19 and 20 at the National Arena in Kingston. Members of the public can visit the location between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to pay their respects. In keeping with the family’s wishes, the casket will remain closed and draped with the...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (standing), who is also the Member of Parliament for West Kingston, observes while Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, signs the condolence book for the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Lying-in-State of his body at the Denham Town Community Centre today (June 11). [FILE]
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St. Catherine Municipal Corporation Hails Mr. Seaga

Councillors at the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation paid homage to the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a special sitting on Thursday (June 13). Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, who lead the tributes, noted that Mr. Seaga, who spent more than 40 years as a Member of Parliament and over eight years as head of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses the Jamaica National Family Day held on the lawns of the Office of the Prime Minister today (June 16). Others from left are: Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; and Representative of the Leader of the Opposition, Wavell Hinds.
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Fathers More Involved in the Lives of Their Children – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says data from the Planning Institute of Jamaica indicated that fathers are becoming more involved in their children’s development. “We are seeing fathers making it a point of duty to take their children to school, and it is always pleasing to hear [that], many fathers are playing a far greater role,” he said...
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Portrait of the late retired former Chief Photographer at the Jamaica Information Service, Errol Egbert George Harvey. The thanksgiving service for the veteran photographer, was held on Saturday (June 15) at The Church of St. Margaret’s on Old Hope Road, Kingston.
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Fond Farewell for Veteran JIS Photographer Errol Harvey

Family and friends of retired former Chief Photographer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Errol Egbert George Harvey, celebrated his life at a thanksgiving service held today (June 15) at the Church of St. Margaret’s in Kingston. Mr. Harvey died on Sunday (May 26) while awaiting a flight in Florida, United States, to return to Jamaica. The veteran photographer is credited...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Climate Change Quiz organised by the Meteorological Service. The event was held on Friday (June 14) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, St. Andrew.
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Jamaicans Urged to Continue Water Conservation

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is urging Jamaicans to continue water conservation measures as dry conditions persist in sections of the island. He said data from the Meteorological Service at the end of May indicate a “slight improvement” in rainfall in some parishes, while others continue to show “significant dryness”....
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