Solomon hochoy biography

Sir Solomon Hochoy TC GCMG GCVO OBE was the last colonial governor of Trinidad and Tobago and the first governor-general upon the country's independence in

Born in Jamaica on 20th April Died in Blanchisseuse on 15th November He married Thelma Edna Huggins on the 17th September

Of Hakka Han Chinese descent, Hochoy's family emigrated to Trinidad when he was two years old.

Biographical / Historical Solomon Hochoy was born in Jamaica on 20 April and arrived in Trinidad and Tobago as an infant.

Sir Solomon Hochoy was born on April 20th, in Jamaica, and arrived in Trinidad at the age of 2.

Of Hakka Han Chinese descent, Hochoy's family emigrated to Trinidad when he was two years old.!

In a confidential telegraph sent to Trinidad by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the British Conservative Party politician Iain Macleod stated Sir Solomon "He is the best man for the job".

The headline in the Waikato Times of New Zealand declared, "First Coloured Governor Named: Post in Trinidad."

The Star of Blanchisseuse remarked, "Beginning as an obscure clerk on the waterfront he has risen to the highest office in the land.

That makes us aware that it is perfectly possible for each one of us to do the same."

The press and radio held a dinner in honour of the new Governor in October 1960. at the Bel Air Hotel, Piarco, it was reported that Sir Solomon entertained them with old tales from his school days."

As Governor-General Sir Solomon gave one press conference, (until that time Governors had not done so).

In September 1972, one report stated: "Sir Solomon had a large gathering continually in fits during his one-hour