Ralph Brown (politician)
Ralph Eugene Brown | |
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development | |
In office 1989–1992 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governors General | Sir Florizel Glasspole Sir Howard Cooke |
Prime Minister | Michael Manley |
Preceded by | Neville Lewis |
Succeeded by | Desmond Leakey |
Minister of Local Government and Community Development | |
In office 1980–1980 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor General | Sir Florizel Glasspole |
Prime Minister | Michael Manley |
Preceded by | William Isaacs |
Succeeded by | Neville Lewis |
Minister of Works | |
In office 1978–1980 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor General | Sir Florizel Glasspole |
Prime Minister | Michael Manley |
Preceded by | Ernest Peart |
Succeeded by | Anthony Spaulding |
Personal details | |
Born | Kingston, Jamaica | May 7, 1924
Died | December 31, 1999 | (aged 75)
Political party | People's National Party |
Spouse |
Veronica Albertha (née Johnson)
(m. 1958) |
Ralph Eugene Brown OJ, CD (May 17, 1924 – 1999) was a Jamaican politician who represented the People's National Party (PNP). He served twice as mayor of Kingston from 1974 to 1977 and again from 1986 to 1989. He was Minister of Works (1978–1980), and Minister of Local Government and Community Development (1989–1992).
Early life and education
Brown was born on May 17, 1924, in Kingston. He was educated at Kingston Senior School, now Kingston High School.
Political career
Brown first served as a Councillor for the
Honors and awards
In 1975, Brown was awarded the Order of Distinction, Commander class. He also received the Order of Jamaica.[3] In 2005, the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) building in downtown Kingston, was renamed in honour of Brown.[11]
Personal life and death
Brown married Veronica Albertha Johnson on June 4, 1958.[3] He died in 1999.[9]
See also
References
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- ^ "Government of Jamaica Ministry Papers (1/1980) Change in the Structure of Government" (PDF). National Library of Jamaica. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Jamaica General Election Results (1980)". Electoral Commission of Jamaica. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Jamaica General Election Results (1989)". Electoral Commission of Jamaica. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
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- ^ "Know Your Constituencies: Kingston Central". 26 January 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ Jamaica Gleaner. Archivedfrom the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Past & Present Ministers Of Local Government". Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "KSAC Building to be Renamed in Honour of Ralph Brown". Jamaica Information Service. 12 January 2005. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.