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The Minister of Agriculture under the former UPP administration, Hilson Baptiste has died.<\/p>

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The cause of death is not known. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baptiste suffered a major stroke on August 21, 2023, which resulted in aphasia, significantly impairing his ability to communicate. He was hospitalized at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center and later discharged on August 28, 2023.<\/p>

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He served as the Member of Parliament for St. Mary’s South from 1994 to 2014, representing the United Progressive Party (UPP). <\/p>

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During his tenure, he held various ministerial roles, including Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this capacity, he was instrumental in launching initiatives aimed at promoting local agriculture and fisheries, such as the Seafood Festival, which sought to instill community pride and encourage seafood consumption.<\/p>

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