On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the people of Jamaica on the passing of the fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honorable Edward Phillip George Seaga, revered as one of the country’s strong pro-democracy, independence-era leaders and as a bulwark for free market economic reforms. Born in Massachusetts, Prime Minister...

On behalf of the entire University community, including ourstaff and students, I extend heartfelt condolences to the family of the Most Honourable Edward Seagaand to the people of Jamaica. The monumental role he played in Jamaica's development will forever be remembered and his legacy lives on in the many institutions he created during his tenure as Prime Minister. The University...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was truly a great Jamaican. Mr. Seaga, who was Jamaica's fifth Prime Minister, died in a hospital in the United States today (May 28), where he had been receiving treatment.  He was 89 years old. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Mr. Holness said...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has paid tribute to the former Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Edward Seaga, who passed away today. Minister’s statement follows: “Some people make such a telling impact on people, communities and countries — and Edward Seaga was one of them. He was the kindest, most caring, most brilliant...

With the passing of the Most Honourable Edward Seaga, Jamaica has lost one of its most accomplished nation builders. His contribution to national development spanned more than fifty years from the early 1950s when he conducted research into the social structure and folk culture of both rural communities and Kingston’s city slums. His trailblazing achievements as Minister of Development and...

It is with great sadness that I inform the nation of the passing of the Most Honourable Edward Phillip George Seaga, the fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica. He transitioned today at approximately 1:00 pm Jamaica time. Mr Seaga was receiving treatment in the United States and had his family with him. Today marks his 89th birthday. The family of Mr...