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Prime Minister confirms GG’s resignation

Published:Tuesday | January 13, 2009 | 1:51 PM

Prime Minister Bruce Golding this afternoon in parliament confirmed the resignation of Governor General Professor Sir Kenneth Hall from that post.



Addressing the House of Representatives, Mr. Golding said Sir Kenneth had advised in July last year of his desire to demit office in October because of health reasons.



He subsequently agreed to continue until February 2009.



President of the West Indies Union of Seventh Day Adventists, Dr. Patrick Allen has been confirmed to replace Sir Kenneth and he will be sworn in at Kings House on February 26.