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Kenneth Baugh
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| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 21 January 2005 – 24 January 2005 |
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| Prime Minister | P.J. Patterson |
| Preceded by | Edward Seaga |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Golding |
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Kenneth Lee O'Neil Baugh
24 February 1941 Montego Bay, Jamaica |
| Died | 1 September 2019 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Jamaica Labour Party |
Kenneth Lee O'Neil Baugh was an important Jamaican politician and a skilled surgeon. He was born on February 24, 1941, and passed away on September 1, 2019. As a member of the Jamaica Labour Party, he held several key positions. These included Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Minister of Health. He was also awarded the Order of Jamaica for his contributions to the country.
Early Life and Education
Kenneth Baugh grew up in Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica. He went to Cornwall College for his early education. Later, he studied at the University of the West Indies. Before becoming a politician, Dr. Baugh worked as a surgeon. He also served as a Senior Medical Officer at the Cornwall Regional Hospital.
Political Career
Dr. Baugh was a very active member of the Jamaica Labour Party. He served as both the general secretary and chairman of the party. He was elected as a Member of Parliament for Saint James North Western from 1980 to 1987. After that, he served as a senator from 1989 to 1993.
From 1997 until he retired in 2016, Baugh was a Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine. He also held important jobs as a government minister. He was the Minister of Health from 1980 to 1989. Later, he became the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade from 2007 to 2011. In his first speech at the United Nations General Assembly, he spoke strongly about trade agreements.
Later Years and Recognition
Kenneth Baugh retired from politics in 2015 because of health issues. He had brain surgery later that year. He passed away on September 1, 2019, at 78 years old, after a long illness. The Jamaican government approved a state funeral for him. The service was held at the University Chapel at The University of the West Indies.
In 2016, Dr. Baugh received the Order of Jamaica. This award recognized his many important contributions to Jamaica's political life. In October 2019, after his death, the Point Hill Medical Centre was renamed in his honor.
