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May 2019
 

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 28 May 2019    communications   

The Most Hon. Edward Philip George Seaga was one of Jamaica’s most outstanding political icons. He is responsible for the establishment of many outstanding social, educational and economic institutions in Jamaica, more than any other politician in our history.
He was a source of inspiration to me and motivated me to join the Jamaica Labour Party in 1986 and to enter active politics. His service to Jamaica was outstanding in all roles that he played, serving as the longest serving Member of Parliament in our history and as Member of Parliament for Western Kingston for over 40 years.
As a member of the Cabinet, Mr. Seaga was responsible for developing a comprehensive range of social and financial institutions to make Jamaica's Capital Market network a model for developing countries. These include the: Jamaica Stock Exchange; Jamaica Development Bank; Jamaica Mortgage Bank; Jamaica Unit Trust, EXIM Bank and the introduction of Merchant Banking.
He also served with distinction as Leader of the Opposition in the 1970s and became Prime Minister in 1980. As Prime Minister, he established, among other things, the HEART Trust.
Mr. Seaga dedicated his life in service to the people of Western Kingston and the people of Jamaica and of his life, I can say without fear of contradiction that he has proven that: ‘in the pursuit of excellence, one person can make a difference.’ Edward Philip George Seaga made that difference!
We thank him for his life of service and dedication to the people of Jamaica. May his soul rest in peace and may God bless his family richly.

Hon. Audley Shaw
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF)

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