Jamaica’s Consul General R. Oliver Mair (right) sharing a moment with Mr. Andrew Seaga (second right) and his family after accepting a Proclamation as a tribute to his late father, former Jamaican Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON. PC., by Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam at a recent presentation ceremony at the Miramar City Hall. The former Prime Minister died on Monday (May 28) on his 89th birthday in South Florida. Mr. Seaga was Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister (1980 – 1989) and also the longest serving Parliamentarian serving in the House of Representatives for 43 years; and was Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, a position he held for 30 years. He is survived by wife, Carla, and children Christopher, Annabella, Andrew and Gabrielle. His body now lies in State at several locations across the island. As a tribute to Mr. Seaga, a Condolence Book remains open at the Consulate General of Jamaica, downtown Miami, until Friday, June 21. The office is located at 44 West Flagler Street, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33130. The official state funeral for the Former Prime Minister will take place on June 23 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. He will be laid to rest at the National Heroes Circle.
Miramar Mayor, Wayne Messam, (left) reading a Proclamation as tribute to former Jamaican Prime Minister, the late Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON., PC, before presenting to his son Andrew Seaga (right) at a recent presentation ceremony at the Miramar City Hall. Mr. Seaga died on Monday (May 28) on his 89th birthday in South Florida. Mr. Seaga was Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister (1980 – 1989) and also the longest serving Parliamentarian serving in the House of Representatives for 43 years; and was Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, a position he held for 30 years. He is survived by wife, Carla, and children Christopher, Annabella, Andrew and Gabrielle. His body now lies in State at several locations across the island. As a tribute to Mr. Seaga, a Condolence Book remains open at the Consulate General of Jamaica, downtown Miami, until Friday, June 21. The office is located at 44 West Flagler Street, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33130. The official state funeral for the Former Prime Minister will take place on June 23 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. He will be laid to rest at the National Heroes Circle.
Andrew Seaga (fourth right) accepting a Proclamation in honour of his late father, former Jamaican Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON. PC, at a recent presentation ceremony at the Miramar City Hall. Making the presentation is Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam (center). Looking on from left are Miramar Commissioners Winston Barnes, Maxwell Chambers, Sylvia Colbourne and Vice Mayor Alexandra Davis. To Mr. Seaga’s right, his daughter Khloe, son Marcus and wife Abigail, and Ms. Cheryl Wynter of the Jamaica Consulate office in Miami. Mr. Seaga died on Monday (May 28) on his 89th birthday in South Florida. Mr. Seaga was Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister (1980 – 1989) and also the longest serving Parliamentarian serving in the House of Representatives for 43 years; and was Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, a position he held for 30 years. He is survived by wife, Carla, and children Christopher, Annabella, Andrew and Gabrielle. His body now lies in State at several locations across the island. As a tribute to Mr. Seaga, a Condolence Book remains open at the Consulate General of Jamaica, downtown Miami, until Friday, June 21. The office is located at 44 West Flagler Street, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33130. The official state funeral for the Former Prime Minister will take place on June 23 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. He will be laid to rest at the National Heroes Circle.
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