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Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (June 3).
Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (June 3).

Mr. Seaga Made a Monumental Contribution – P.J. Patterson

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, says former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, has made a “monumental contribution” to the nation “on which I hope this and succeeding generations will build”. He was speaking to JIS...
Members of the public file past the casket of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga at the Jamaica Labour Party’s headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 5), where the body was lying-in-state.
Members of the public file past the casket of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga at the Jamaica Labour Party’s headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 5), where the body was lying-in-state.

PHOTOS: Members of the Public Pay Respects to Mr Seaga
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), paying respects to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Jamaica Labour Party headquarters on Belmont Road, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (June 5), where Mr. Seaga
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), paying respects to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Jamaica Labour Party headquarters on Belmont Road, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (June 5), where Mr. Seaga's body is lying-in-state.

PM Pays Respect as Mr Seaga’s Body Lies-In-State
Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (third left), converses with volunteers in the Gregory Park community in St. Catherine who are involved in a project to replace zinc fences with concrete walls. At right is Councillor for the Gregory Park Division, Joy Brown.
Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (third left), converses with volunteers in the Gregory Park community in St. Catherine who are involved in a project to replace zinc fences with concrete walls. At right is Councillor for the Gregory Park Division, Joy Brown.

Zinc Fences Being Removed in Gregory Park
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, signs the Condolence Book for former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at Gordon House today (June 4). Mr. Seaga died on May 28, aged 89.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, signs the Condolence Book for former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at Gordon House today (June 4). Mr. Seaga died on May 28, aged 89.

PHOTOS: Signing of Condolence Book in Memory of Former Prime Minister the Most Hon. Edward Seaga

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(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, emphasises a point as she addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 6).
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Grange: Traditional Nine Night for Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is encouraging Jamaicans to observe ‘nine night’ in honour of former Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Edward Seaga. “Wednesday will be nine days since the transition of Mr Seaga and, as you all know, our tradition is to observe the ninth night,” said Minister Grange who announced that...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking during a press briefing, held at Jamaica House on June 3. At left is Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan.
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Activities in West Kingston to Celebrate Life of Edward Seaga

The Constituency of West Kingston will host a series of activities to celebrate the life of the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, provided details during a press briefing held at Jamaica House on June 3. She informed that a Nine Night will be held in Tivoli Gardens...
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Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers carry the casket bearing the body of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, following its arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Sunday, June 2.
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Most Hon. Edward Seaga’s Body Arrives

A strong representation of Government officials was on hand at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston to receive the body of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, which arrived on Sunday, June 2. The casket bearing Mr. Seaga’s body, which was draped in the National Flag and escorted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), arrived...
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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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Mr. Seaga’s Body to Arrive on Sunday

The body of the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, is scheduled to arrive on Sunday, June 2. Mr. Seaga’s remains, draped in the national flag, will arrive on a Caribbean Airlines flight at the Norman Manley International Airport, escorted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Family members, including widow Mrs. Carla Seaga and daughter Gabrielle,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, reflecting on the life and work of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during an interview with JIS News.
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Most Hon. Edward Seaga Hailed as A Nation Builder

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, has hailed former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, as a nation builder and cultural icon who was instrumental in advancing Jamaica’s creative industries. “I was his junior Minister in the Ministry of Culture, and [worked with] him as Minister of State for Information when the...
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Senate Observes Minute of Silence for Mr. Seaga

Members of the Senate, today (May 31), observed a minute of silence for the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga. Mr. Seaga, who was Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister, died in a hospital in the United States on May 28, where he had been receiving treatment.  He was 89 years old. Senate President, Thomas Tavares-Finson, informed that a joint...
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