PRIME MINISTERS OF JAMAICA - Norman Washington Manley
Today we go to the poll to elect our 8th Prime Minister.Who will it be? By the end of the day all will be revealed. Today, we take a look at the past leaders of our country and reveal some little known facts about them.
Sir Alexander Bustamante
The late Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante, leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, served as Jamaica's first Prime Minister afterthe country gained independence in 1962.He retired from active political life in 1967, and received the Order of...
Donald Sangster - Jamaica's shortest-serving PM
Donald Sangster has the unfortunate distinction of being the shortest-serving Prime Minister to date.Sir Donald was in the post for less than two months before succumbing to illness, but he still made a contribution to Jamaican...
Edward Seaga
Described by many as an autocratic leader, Edward Seaga served as Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1980 to 1989. He was the sixth person to assume Jamaica's highest leadership position. After the Peoples National Party (PNP) formed the Government, Mr. Seaga continued to serve...
Michael Manley
His eloquence and ravishing good looks were two things which made Honourable Michael Manley one of the most memorable leaders of Jamaica. Mr. Manley was defined as the quintessential charismatic leader who was able to connect with people on the ground.
Percival James Patterson
The longest-serving Prime Minister in Jamaica's history, Percival Noel James Patterson served from 1992 to 2006 when he handed over the reins. After graduating from the University of the West Indies, he joined the PNP's organising staff.
Portia Simpson Miller
Portia Simpson Miller is a trendsetter. She is the first female president of the People's National Party and Jamaica's first female Prime Minister. She was born on December 12, 1945, in Wood Hall, St. Catherine, and has been in representational politics...
Hugh Shearer
A gentle giant and a voice for the people, this is how The Most Honourable Hugh Lawson Shearer is remembered by many. The suave leader became the country's third prime minister taking office 1967 after the passing of Donald Sangster.
Bev East puts kendal souls to rest
To lose 14 members of your family at any time is unimaginable. To find out how only after you have made it adolescence must challenge all your previously held illusions. That's what happened to graphologist, author and Gleaner columnist Bev East. It was not until age 18...
Minding your Ps and Qs on election day
There are some very serious laws which govern the procedure for choosing the leaders of our country. Since ignorance of the law is no excuse, it may be helpful to know what behaviour is expected of all citizens on election day and the consequences of failing to operate ...
Dressed to Impress
Being the leader of any country you are constantly in the spotlight. See how our past and present leaders made their fashion statement. Alexander Bustamante - Sir Bustamante was a fashionable dresser. For formal occasions, he wore fishtailed jacket suit and bright floral and pastel plaid...
Flair Couple - Sealed with love
Before their mothers and a handful of select guests, Herma Thomas exchanged vows with Howard Pryce, on July 7, sealing their love forever.
D-Day, Finally!
Well after much huffing and puffing, and amid all the wranglings about who swears allegiance to how many countries, who can't deliver, and who can't be trusted, we have finally arrived at election day. I, for one, am thrilled to bits that it's almost over and done with. ...
The timeles Laing
In 1985, a tenacious 28-year-old Laing set her sights on becoming the Caribbean's first supermodel. Reared and ready to realise her dream, she entered Pulse's Jamaica Fashion Model competition. But she had to overcome several deterrents. International modelling for Caribbean nationals...
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