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The body of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, lying in state at the St. John’s Anglican Church in Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Friday (June 7).
The body of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, lying in state at the St. John’s Anglican Church in Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Friday (June 7).

Mr. Seaga Hailed by St. Ann’s Bay Mayor as Thoughtful and Fearless Leader

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay and Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation, Michael Belnavis, says former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was a “thoughtful, strong and fearless leader” whose stellar contribution to national progress spans several sectors....
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (fifth left), with members of the Advisory Board for the Hanbury and Windsor Lodge Children’s Homes operated by the Salvation Army Eastern Caribbean Territory, during a courtesy call by the group on Thursday (June 6), at King’s House.
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (fifth left), with members of the Advisory Board for the Hanbury and Windsor Lodge Children’s Homes operated by the Salvation Army Eastern Caribbean Territory, during a courtesy call by the group on Thursday (June 6), at King’s House.

PHOTOS: Lady Allen with Advisory Board for the Hanbury and Windsor Lodge Children’s Homes
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, pays his respects to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James on Friday (June 7) where the body was lying-in-state.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, pays his respects to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James on Friday (June 7) where the body was lying-in-state.

Western Jamaica Pays Tribute to Mr. Seaga
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), was among the hundreds of persons attending the traditional ‘Nine-Night’ event, held in memory of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, in Tivoli Gardens Square, Western Kingston, on Wednesday (June 5). Mr. Seaga, who passed away on May 28 at age 89, was Western Kingston’s Member of Parliament for 43 years, from 1962 to 2005.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), was among the hundreds of persons attending the traditional ‘Nine-Night’ event, held in memory of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, in Tivoli Gardens Square, Western Kingston, on Wednesday (June 5). Mr. Seaga, who passed away on May 28 at age 89, was Western Kingston’s Member of Parliament for 43 years, from 1962 to 2005.

PHOTOS: Nine Night for Former Prime Minister the Most Hon. Edward Seaga
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

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Bishop Herro Blair Hails Mr. Seaga

Clergyman, Bishop Herro Blair, has hailed the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, for his contribution, not only to nation building but also to the ongoing work of Christianity and the establishment of other religious groups in Jamaica. In an interview with JIS News, Bishop Blair said Mr. Seaga was a close friend who would often reach out...
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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
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PM Pays Respect as Mr Seaga’s Body Lies-In-State

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, led mourners in paying respects to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga at the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 5), where the body is lying-in-state. The Prime Minister arrived at the Belmont Road location at about 10:00 a.m, where he was greeted by Mr. Seaga’s...
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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.
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Zinc Fences Being Removed in Gregory Park

The community of Gregory Park, in St. Catherine, is undergoing a zinc fence removal exercise, in addition to the general beautification of the area. Under the project, being carried out by the political representatives and volunteers from the community, concrete walls are replacing the zinc fences, overgrown trees are being cut and drains cleaned. “We are pulling down the zinc,...
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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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