Kenneth McNeill, MD, MP, OJ (1918 – 2001), was a Jamaican political figure and a renowned surgeon. He died at the age of 83 in Jamaica. He is the father of five children including present politician Wykeham McNeill. [1] [2]
Political career
He first entered Parliament as a Senator in 1962, [3] and between 1969 and 1977 served as Member of Parliament for East Central St. Andrew, and then for the Northwest St. Andrew constituency. [1] He held several ministries including Health and Environmental Control, the Public Service and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. [3]
Awards
In 1977 he was awarded the Order of Jamaica for his public service. [1]
Death
The political community including members of the House of Representatives were shocked when Deputy House Leader Terry Gillette announced his death and a number of tributes ensued. [1] [4] "Prime Minister P.J. Patterson said he had a feeling of profound loss on hearing the news. He said Dr. McNeill had come from a family that had made substantial contribution to the country." [1] [2]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Ken McNeill dies at 83". Jamaica Gleaner. 5 December 2001. Archived from the original on 12 August 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ^ a b "Three generations in Parliament". jamaica-gleaner.com. 22 January 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ^ a b Calvin Bowen, "Remembering Ken McNeill - An outstanding son of Jamaica" Archived 13 November 2004 at the Wayback Machine, Jamaica Gleaner, 14 December 2001.
- ^ "Letter".
External links
- Calvin Bowen, "Remembering Ken McNeill - An outstanding son of Jamaica" Archived 13 November 2004 at the Wayback Machine, Jamaica Gleaner, 14 December 2001.