The Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer's body will lie in state at the following venues:
July 14
 Vere Technical High School, in Hayes, Clarendon
July 15 The BITU Headquarters, on Duke Street in Kingston
July 16 and 17 The National Arena, Independence Park, in Kingston
 
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Our trade union movement has not only preserved the rights and liberties of the working man and his family, but has also made a major contribution to the re-distribution of the resources and incomes produced in the society. Indeed, the trade union movement is probably more advanced and more developed in Jamaica than in any other country in the world. I am now telling all Jamaica that our country owes a great deal of gratitude to the trade union movement for the preservation of our democratic rights.
The Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer
 
 
GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MOST HON. HUGH LAWSON SHEARER
 

The Most Honourable Hugh Lawson Shearer, ON, PC, OJ, LLD (Hon) was one of the great leaders of our time. He was very profound, full of knowledge, yet never bumptious or arrogant. Whether it was at the United Nations or some small meeting in the village, he was a leader who impressed all those around him. He was one of those persons who was so blessed that he was comfortable whether he was with royalty or the sugar worker.

With unusual tolerance he would examine every problem presented to him and you could rely on him for objectivity. On many occasions I sought his advice, particularly when I was Minister of Labour. At each time he showed how much he was full of knowledge, always ready to express compassion towards the worker.

As one of the first Prime Ministers of Independent Jamaica, Mr. Shearer did much to advance the upward social mobility of our people and country and this was particularly evident in his programme on school building, which broadened the accessibility to persons from all levels of society. He did much also to improve on the country’s infrastructure, primarily its roadways and saw to the strengthening of its economic base.

Personally, I have lost a great friend and the nation, one of its finest leaders. Lady Cooke and I extend heartfelt condolences to Dr. Denise Eldemire Shearer, his children and indeed his entire family.