Kenneth McNeill
 | This article is written like an obituary. (March 2011) |
Kenneth "Ken" McNeill, MD, MP (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. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ^ a b "Three Generations In Parliament", The Gleaner, 22 January 2012.
- ^ a b Calvin Bowen, "Remembering Ken McNeill - An outstanding son of Jamaica", Jamaica Gleaner, 14 December 2001.
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