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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a ceremony held on Thursday (May 28) at National Heroes Park in Kingston to mark the life and work of the late statesman. The fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica, Edward Seaga held the office for two successive terms from 1980 to 1989 and was leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) from 1974 until his retirement in 2005. Mr. Seaga was elected Member of Parliament for Western Kingston in April, 1962 and held the seat for 40 consecutive years. Mr. Seaga died on his 89th birthday on May 28, 2019.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a ceremony held on Thursday (May 28) at National Heroes Park in Kingston to mark the life and work of the late statesman. The fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica, Edward Seaga held the office for two successive terms from 1980 to 1989 and was leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) from 1974 until his retirement in 2005. Mr. Seaga was elected Member of Parliament for Western Kingston in April, 1962 and held the seat for 40 consecutive years. Mr. Seaga died on his 89th birthday on May 28, 2019.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute For Mr. Seaga

   
Bindley Sangster, Senior Advisor and Consultant to Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, lays a wreath at the shrine of his father, late former Prime Minister, Hon. Donald Sangster at National Heroes Park in Kingston on October 26. The occasion was the mark the 108th anniversary of the birth of Sir Donald, who was Jamaica’s second Prime Minister.
Bindley Sangster, Senior Advisor and Consultant to Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, lays a wreath at the shrine of his father, late former Prime Minister, Hon. Donald Sangster at National Heroes Park in Kingston on October 26. The occasion was the mark the 108th anniversary of the birth of Sir Donald, who was Jamaica’s second Prime Minister.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Sir Donald Sangster
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the shrine of the Rt. Excellent Alexander Bustamante, during a ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday (October 21). The event formed part of activities commemorating National Heroes Day.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the shrine of the Rt. Excellent Alexander Bustamante, during a ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday (October 21). The event formed part of activities commemorating National Heroes Day.

PHOTOS: National Heroes Day Floral Tribute
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), offers condolences to Wilma Baugh, the widow of the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Kenneth Baugh. Occasion was the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Dr. Baugh at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Chapel, Mona on Thursday (September 19). The Statesman, who died on September 1 at the age of 78, was accorded an official funeral by the Government.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), offers condolences to Wilma Baugh, the widow of the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Kenneth Baugh. Occasion was the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Dr. Baugh at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Chapel, Mona on Thursday (September 19). The Statesman, who died on September 1 at the age of 78, was accorded an official funeral by the Government.

Jamaicans Pay Final Respects To Dr. Baugh
Prime Minister The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, comforts Vilma Baugh (widow) at the funeral of late Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ on Thursday (September 19)
Prime Minister The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, comforts Vilma Baugh (widow) at the funeral of late Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ on Thursday (September 19)

PHOTOS: Funeral of the Late Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ.

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