Neville Cenac
6th governor-general of Saint Lucia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac GCSL GCMG[2] (born 24 November 1939)[3] is the former governor-general of Saint Lucia. He was appointed to that post in January 2018.[4] On 28 July 2021 Cenac is reported to have signalled his intention to resign.[5] As of 31 October, he demitted the viceregal office (but his demission was with effect 10 November).[6][7] He was previously best known as a Saint Lucian politician, serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1987 to 1992.
Sir Neville Cenac | |
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6th Governor-General of Saint Lucia | |
In office 12 January 2018 – 10 November 2021 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Allen Chastanet Philip J. Pierre |
Preceded by | Pearlette Louisy |
Succeeded by | Errol Charles (acting) |
President of the Senate of Saint Lucia | |
In office October 1993 – June 1997 | |
Preceded by | Emmanuel Henry Giraudy |
Succeeded by | Hilford Deterville |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 1987–1992 | |
Preceded by | John Compton |
Succeeded by | George Mallet |
Personal details | |
Born | (1939-11-24) 24 November 1939 (age 84) Castries, Saint Lucia[1] |
Political party | Saint Lucia Labour Party 1968-1987, United Workers Party 1987- |
Relatives | Winston Cenac (brother) |
On 18 January 2018, Cenac was appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) in the 2018 Special Honours.[8]
Also in 2018, Cenac was appointed Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Lucia (GCSL), in his capacity as Chancellor of the Order.[9]