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Douglas Vaz

Jamaican politician (1930s–2019)

Died aged 83Jamaica

Biography

Douglas Vaz (died 9 November 2019) was a Jamaican politician.

Vaz was a member of the Jamaica Labour Party, which he represented throughout his political career. He was first elected to the Parliament of Jamaica in 1976, from the North Central St Andrew constituency. Vaz switched districts in 1989, to the North East St Andrew constituency, vacating North Central St Andrew for Karl Samuda. Vaz lost his seat in North East St Andrew to Karlene Kirlew-Robertson in 1993. Between 1980 and 1989, Vaz served in the Cabinet of Jamaica formed by prime minister Edward Seaga, as the minister of industry and commerce.

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Career & roles

  • Member of the House of Representatives of Jamaica

Family

Children
Daryl Vaz

Quick answers about Douglas Vaz

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Douglas Vaz died on 2018 at the age of 83.
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Douglas Vaz is a citizen of Jamaica.
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Douglas Vaz is known as civil servant.
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Wikidata lists 1 child of Douglas Vaz.

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