JAMAICA'S NEW GOVERNOR.
The King has to approve the appointment of Mr Sydney Olivier, C.M.G., to be Governor of Jamaica in succession to Sir J, A. Swettenham, K.C.M.G., who has resigned on the ground of age. The appointment of the new Governor will give great satisfaction in Jamaica and in the West Indian circles, the Press of Kingston having gone so far as to urge the selection of Mr Olivier after the announcement of Sir Alexander's decision to retire shortly after the earthquake. Mr Olivier has had a long connection with the West Indies, and particularly with Jamaica. He was Colonial Secretary there from 1899 to 1904, and Acting-Governor in 1900, 1902 and 1904. Previous to that he went to Washington in 1898 to assist in the reciprocity negotiations on behalf of the West Indian Colonies.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8446, 23 May 1907, Page 3
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136JAMAICA'S NEW GOVERNOR. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8446, 23 May 1907, Page 3
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