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Edward Seaga

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Edward Seaga , 1930-, prime minister of Jamaica (1980-89). Born in Boston, Mass., to Jamaican parents of Lebanese and Scottish descent, he was a record producer before entering politics. Elected to parliamnent in 1962, he was minister of welfare and development (1962-67) and finance minister (1967-72). He became leader of the conservative Jamaican Labor party (JLP) in 1974, and in 1980 the JLP won the elections and he became prime minister. Seaga severed relations with Cuba, promoted close ties with the United States, and emphasized free-market policies. In 1989 the JLP lost to the People's National... Read more

Bruce Golding
...minister of construction in the cabinet of Prime Minister Edward Seaga . In an attempt to reform Jamaica's political system...but he rejoined the JLP in 2002. In 2005 he succeeded Seaga as leader of the JLP, then in opposition. When the JLP... Read more

Michael Norman Manley
...nationalizing industry, and denouncing U.S. imperialism. He was reelected in 1976, but in 1980 lost to conservative Edward Seaga . Manley was returned to power in 1989, this time leading a more moderate government and encouraging foreign investment... Read more

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	"Cuba has learned its lesson" in Caribbean. (interview with Edward Seaga) ; Q Mr. Prime Minister, how would you size up the long-term impact in the Caribbean region of the U.S. military intervention in Grenada just a year ago? A The effect has been very positive. Grenada is not only thankful for its liberty but is poised to take advantage of new investment and growth and Read more
	SEAGA LOSES CASE; ORDERED TO PAY $3.5M IN DAMAGES FOR LIBEL ; OPPOSITION Leader Edward Seaga has been ordered by the Supreme Court...ruled on Thursday, December 11, that Mr. Seaga defamed M. Harper's character at a meeting...DunnCox, told The Weekly Gleaner that Mr. Seaga was appealing the decision. He said the... Read more
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	Foreign Mind; Mr. Seaga's crowning achievement ; ...machination and intrigue, and so Edward Seaga's announcement that he will vacate...dominate the political parties. Edward Seaga is certainly one such. In fact...one thing is beyond question -- Edward Seaga was the bulwark against socialism... Read more
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