Seaga’s political career began in 1959 when Sir Alexander Bustamante, the founder of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), nominated him to serve in the Upper. Together, these ten (10) Jamaican Prime Ministers have contributed to the 50 year growth of this nation in one way or the other. Edward Seaga born Edward Philip George Seaga, was a Jamaican politician, the fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 1980 to 1989, and the leader of the Jamaica Labour Party from 1974 to 2005. She was conferred with the honour of the Order of the Nation in May 2006. She has served for over 17 years as a cabinet Minister with portfolio responsibility for the Ministries of Labour and Social Security, Local Government, Tourism, Community Development and Sport, at different times. Portia Simpson Miller was installed for the second time as Prime Minister following the victory of the People's National Party (PNP) in the December elections. I'm Jamaica made an official visit to Wash confident that. 16, 2002 file photo, former Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga leaves a polling station after voting in the general election, in Kingston, Jamaica. Visit of Jamaican Prime Minister Prime Minister Edward Seaga of transitions and mutual interests. She is also currently our present Prime Minister taking office on January 05, 2012. Jamaica's prime minister has announced the death of Edward Seaga, a former Jamaican leader who shaped the island's post-independence politics and cultural life. She is Jamaica's seventh Prime Minister serving from Mato September 10, 2007. Portia Simpson-Miller She is The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P. In the meantime, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, Tian Qi, pointed out that the highway is not only for traffic, but also “a highway to the happiness, success, and prosperity for Jamaica”.10. But my mind will always be on Jamaica and Jamaican things.” Left to right – Ambassador Tian Qi, Juliet Holness who is the wife of the prime minister, former Prime Minister Edward Seaga, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Minister of Culture Olivia Grange, and Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie. His birth name is Edward Philip George Seaga. I owe a long vacation to my family and I have to take that. Edward Seaga is a successful Jamaican politician who is best known as the 5th Prime Minister of Jamaica (1980-1989) and the successful leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (1974- 2005). “I won’t tell you that I will be active all that time. But no matter whether it is 88 or 98, I am still going to be doing my best for the country,” he declared. He added that he will always be dedicated to Jamaica. In his wisdom, he realized it and accepted it,” Mr Seaga told the audience. And I wasn’t embarrassed in telling the prime minister so. America-born Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga speak from a podium outside the White House, Washington DC, January 1981. Since Jamaica gained independence in August 1962 we have seen the likes. Browse 52 edward seaga stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Over that period of time, from 1962 until now (2012), only one (1) female has been awarded the honour of that title. The Passing of Former Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga has been marked with the extension of condolences to the People of Jamaica by Prime Minister Allen Chastanet. “When it came to the fact that they were so easily joined, I said, well that highway should be named after me. Jamaican Prime Ministers have served collectively for over 50 years.