Hugh Shearer
Hugh Shearer was a prominent Jamaican politician who served as Prime Minister from 1967 to 1972. He was a key figure in the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and played a significant role in the country's industrial relations history, including the introduction of the Industrial Relations Bill in the early 1970s, which later evolved into the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act (LRIDA).
Born on Jul 18, 1923 (102 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 3 | 7.33 | 0.27% | +10% | 2,961,167 | 8,900 | $15,000 | 45$ |
| Totals | 3 | 2,961,167 | 8,900 | $15,000 | 45$ |
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Jamaica:
Hugh Shearer admired and respected Richard Hall, recognizing his unbiased professional behavior.
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Jamaica:
Golding noted that it was former Prime Minister Hugh Shearer who floated the idea of a regional final court in the 1970s.
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Jamaica:
Hugh Shearer raised the issue of recognizing human rights with an International Day of Celebration in the UNGA in 1963.
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Jamaica:
Hugh Shearer was a stalwart black Jamaican who was pushed aside by Seaga.
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Jamaica:
Hugh Shearer was honored as a labour pioneer during the address.
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Jamaica:
Hugh Shearer’s directive to the police to shoot first and ask questions later is mentioned as a historical reference.
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Jamaica:
Hugh Shearer led the Cabinet that made the decision for Jamaica to accede to a regional final court of appeal.
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Jamaica:
The Industrial Relations Bill was brought to Parliament by the Hugh Shearer led JLP in 1971.
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