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The bearer party of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers conduct the ceremonial folding of the National Flag which draped the casket of the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during the burial in national Heroes Park, today (June 23), following the State Funeral at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, in Kingston.
The bearer party of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers conduct the ceremonial folding of the National Flag which draped the casket of the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during the burial in national Heroes Park, today (June 23), following the State Funeral at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, in Kingston.

Edward Seaga Laid to Rest

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was laid to rest in National Heroes Park, today (June 23). The coffin bearing the remains of  Mr. Seaga, who served as Prime Minister from 1980 to 1989 and as Member of...
The body of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, adorned with the Jamaican flag, is carried into the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, in Kingston, on Sunday (June 23) by a bearer party of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers for the start of the State Funeral for Mr. Seaga. The former Prime Minister was buried in National Heroes Park.
The body of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, adorned with the Jamaican flag, is carried into the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, in Kingston, on Sunday (June 23) by a bearer party of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers for the start of the State Funeral for Mr. Seaga. The former Prime Minister was buried in National Heroes Park.

Nation Bids Final Farewell to Edward Seaga
One of the many flags that mourners carried on the streets of Kingston while they mourned the loss of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, while his State funeral was being held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in downtown, Kingston, on Sunday (June 23). Mr. Seaga was buried in National Heroes Park.
One of the many flags that mourners carried on the streets of Kingston while they mourned the loss of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, while his State funeral was being held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in downtown, Kingston, on Sunday (June 23). Mr. Seaga was buried in National Heroes Park.

Mourners Pay Tribute to Edward Seaga
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks at a press conference on Friday (June 21), at the Office of the Prime Minister about the proceedings of the funeral for the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks at a press conference on Friday (June 21), at the Office of the Prime Minister about the proceedings of the funeral for the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga.

Heads of State and Government Officials from Caribbean to Attend Mr. Seaga’s Funeral
Persons file past the casket of the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during the lying-in-state at the National Arena on Thursday (June 20).
Persons file past the casket of the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during the lying-in-state at the National Arena on Thursday (June 20).

19-Round Gun Salute for Edward Seaga

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Mourner, Gillian Rowlands (right), pays her respects during the lying-in-state for the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, on Thursday (June 20) at the National Arena.
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Jamaicans Pay Respects at Final Lying-In-State for Edward Seaga

Numerous persons took time out on Thursday (June 20) to pay respects to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, on the final day of his lying-in-state at the National Arena, before his burial on Sunday. Among them were Mr. Seaga’s niece, Rebecca Tortello and her children, Maria and Rhys Greenland. Some of the mourners told JIS News that...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness leading tributes to the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica Edward Phillip George Seaga during a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on June 19, 2019.
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Seaga Introduced Jamaicans to Their Culture – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (June 19) led tributes to the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica Edward Phillip George Seaga during a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament. Prime Minister Holness noted that Mr. Seaga was the longest serving member of the Jamaican legislature who loved the people of Jamaica. According to Prime Minister Holness, Mr. Seaga’s contribution...
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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.
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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, serving from 1980 to 1989. He represented the constituency of West Kingston from 1962 until his retirement from active politics...
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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).
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Cultural Tribute for Mr. Seaga

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was saluted in a special cultural showcase held last evening (June 18) at the Little Theatre in St. Andrew. The approximately three-hour event, which started at 7:30, featured performances in song, poetry and dance from the University Singers, National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC), Nexus Performing Company, Dean Fraser, and the Tivoli Dance...
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