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Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing today’s (May 29) sitting of the Senate.
Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing today’s (May 29) sitting of the Senate.

Senators Observe Moment Of Silence For Shahine Robinson

By: Chris Patterson, May 31, 2020
Members of the Senate, on Friday (May 29), paused to observe a moment of silence for the late Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson. They had just...
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.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Sir Donald Sangster

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Minister Grange Pays Tribute to Minister Robinson

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has issued the following statement at the passing of the Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Honourable...
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By: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, May 29, 2020
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Senate Pays Tribute To Dr. Baugh

The late former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Kenneth Baugh, was hailed by the Senate on September 13, for his “dignified” contribution to nation building. President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson,...
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By: Garfield Angus, September 16, 2019