President of Guyana, His Excellency David Granger also extended sympathy to the government and people of Jamaica. Eppie Edwards verifying the names listed on the Plaque bearing the names of the framers of JamaicaвЂ™s Independence Constitution 1962 /F6OEpaTaRD Edward Seaga and then Deputy Director, NLJ Mrs. вЂњAs Caribbean people while we are poorer for his passing we can take comfort in being richer for his unstinting dedication and service to all of us,вЂќ PM Rowley said. This period of service, he said, spanned 43 years of dedication to public service, particularly to the people of Jamaica. Seaga as a вЂњCaribbean political stalwartвЂќ who was instrumental in the drafting of the Jamaican Constitution, and who served as JamaicaвЂ™s fifth Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition on two occasions. Prime Minster of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. SeagaвЂ™s thoughtful commentary on matters of importance to its people, Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. Jamaica has lost a statesman, a builder and giant, and the Region will miss Mr. Today, Jamaica lost a son and the region lost a supporter of regional integration who has advocated for changes to improve the process,вЂќ PM Mitchell said. We know that in life, we must be prepared for death, but it is still unnerving when we are brought face to face with our mortality. In politics, there will always be supporters and detractors, but it is only fitting that we recognise the invaluable contributions made by those who devote themselves to public life. Whichever side of the fence we sit on, we must appreciate that as our brotherвЂ™s keeper, we do what we believe is in their best interest. I recall him being one of the regional leaders who favoured the United States intervention in Grenada in 1983, which led to the return of democracy. Seaga was a personal friend and a friend of Grenada and of the New National Party. SeagaвЂ™s status as the longest serving parliamentarian in Jamaica and as a friend of Grenada. To his right is the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, opens the 1983 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives. The late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. вЂњDominicans will remember the close bonds he had with our own former Prime Minister the late Dame Eugenia Charles, and the admiration he shared for our country.В Jamaica has lost one of its champions, and the Caribbean has lost one of its most central figures of the last years of the 20th century,вЂќ PM. Prime Minister of Dominica, the Hon Roosevelt Skerrit highlighted the late Prime MinisterвЂ™s legacy in вЂњacademia, sports and culture, including his direct involvement in helping develop the reggae art form in post-independence Jamaica.вЂќ His formidable record of service will ensure the perpetuation of his contribution to the ongoing political maturing of our nation. Edward Seaga leaves us a legacy of visionary leadership, sustainable institutional development, and a wealth of ideas and information. Seaga as one of the principal architects of JamaicaвЂ™s post-independence governance structure. Jamaica Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen, hailed Mr. He said a special sitting of the House would be held where Members could pay their respect to the late Prime Minister. He participated in the framing of the Constitution and the development of so many institutions which now define Jamaica,вЂќ Mr. вЂњHe was in this Parliament for over 40 years. In the House of Representatives, PM Holness said that for the former Prime MinisterВ served this country for most of his life. He will forever remain in our hearts and minds,вЂќ he said in a Facebook post. I owe him and indeed Jamaica owes him a debt of gratitude. вЂњHe has been a great mentor, friend and guide in imparting the skills on strategic leadership and in building a nation. Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, who announced the sad news on Tuesday afternoon, said he considered Mr.

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