Local NewsNews Former PM Arthur to represent Barbados Government at Seaga’s funeral by Sandy Deane 21/06/2019 written by Sandy Deane 21/06/2019 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 216  Former Prime Minister, Owen Arthur will represent the Barbados Government at the state funeral for former Jamaica Prime Minister Edward Seaga on Sunday, June 23. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley had invited Arthur to represent the Government and people of Barbados at the funeral and he has graciously accepted the invitation. Mr Seaga’s funeral service will begin at noon on Sunday, at the Cathedral of the Most Trinity on North Street, Kingston, Jamaica, and his body will be interred at National Heroes’ Park. He died in Miami on May 28, on his 89th birthday, and Jamaica is currently observing a period of mourning. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Mr Seaga served his country in Parliament with distinction for a record 43 years, dating back to 1962, including from 1980 to 1989 as Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister. Sandy Deane You may also like QC toasts ‘exceptional academic achievement’ 12/12/2024 Buzzing with learning, students discover bees biodiversity role 12/12/2024 Exams abandoned: Students no-shows at high school exams 12/12/2024
