Edward Seaga
Edward Seaga was a pivotal Jamaican politician and former Prime Minister, serving from 1980 to 1989. He was instrumental in various developmental projects in Jamaica, including urban development in Portmore. His contributions to the nation's political landscape and economic policies have left a lasting impact, and he is often remembered for his role in shaping modern Jamaica.
Born on May 28, 1930 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Jamaica | 4 | 4.50 | 0.29% | +10% | 2,961,167 | 9,552 | $15,000 | 48$ |
| Totals | 4 | 2,961,167 | 9,552 | $15,000 | 48$ |
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Jamaica:
PNP’s most effective political weapon was Edward Seaga whose ethnicity, race and origin of birth were viciously and unfairly manipulated by PNP activists.
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Jamaica:
At the end of Edward Seaga’s term, approximately one in three Jamaicans were living below the poverty line.
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Jamaica:
Dr Hughes suggested bold action by Jamaica, similar to what Prime Minister Seaga did 40 years ago.
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Jamaica:
The late Edward Seaga amused us in Parliament when promoting family planning.
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Jamaica:
Edward Seaga led the government during the 1980s and had friendly relations with the American Ronald Reagan administration.
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Jamaica:
In 1988, former Prime Minister Edward Seaga took the dramatic decision to acquire a 50 per cent ownership position in the Alcoa Clarendon refinery.
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Guyana:
Edward Seaga was invited to speak on matters back home by the CSA.
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Guyana:
Edward Seaga was the leader of the Jamaica Labour Party during the suspension of the agreement with Cuba in the 1980s.
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Jamaica:
Edward Seaga was the leader of the Jamaica Labour Party during the suspension of the agreement with Cuba's medical missions in the 1980s.
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Jamaica:
Edward Seaga's administration suspended the agreement for Cuban medical personnel in the 1980s.
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