Eli Joseph Matalon | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Minister of National Security and Justice | |
| In office 1974–1976 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Sir Florizel Glasspole |
| Prime Minister | Michael Manley |
| Preceded by | (new ministry) |
| Succeeded by | Keble Munn (National Security) Carl Rattray (Justice) |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 1973–1974 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Sir Herbert Duffus |
| Prime Minister | Michael Manley |
| Preceded by | Sir Florizel Glasspole |
| Succeeded by | Sir Howard Cooke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eleyahu Joseph Matalon January 9, 1924 Kingston, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire |
| Died | October 31, 1999 (aged 75) Miami, Florida |
| Political party | People's National Party |
| Spouse |
Hilary (née Surridge)
(m. 1950) |
| Children | 3 sons, 2 daughters |
| Awards | Order of Jamaica (1975) |
Eli Joseph Matalon, OJ (January 9, 1924 – October 31, 1999) was a Jamaican businessman and politician, representing the People's National Party (PNP). He served as Mayor of Kingston from 1971 to 1973, as Minister of Education from 1973 to 1974, and as the first Minister of National Security and Justice from 1974 to 1976.[1]