Kenneth McNeill
Jamaican political figure and surgeon
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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]
Kenneth McNeill | |
|---|---|
| MP for Saint Andrew East Central | |
| In office 1969–1977 | |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office 1972–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Eldemire |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Manley |
| Minister of Public Service | |
| In office 1977–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1938 |
| Died | 2001 (Aged 83) |
| Children | Wykeham McNeill |
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]