Categories: Politics

Yesterday, at 5 p.m, Kenneth Hall was made Jamaica’s new Governor-General. Kenneth Hall, who was UWI’s former Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, became the country’s 5th Governor-General, replacing Sir Howard Cooke. The new Governor-General immediately declared his agenda, such as focusing on the youth and building social capital.

For those who don’t know, the Governor-General acts as the Queen’s representative, and is the highest position in the land. And even though colonialism is a thing of the past, it is still a great honour. I believe Mr. Hall will make an excellent Governor-General, and Sir Howard Cooke thinks so too, describing him as “an able an astute younger man.” 2006 seems to be the year of political change for Jamaica, because in addition to the new GG taking office, the successor to P.J Patterson will be announced in a few days.