ST. EUSTATIUS--Kenneth Emanuel Lopes was sworn in as St. Eustatius' new Acting Island Governor, during a brief ceremony at the Governor's Office, on Tuesday afternoon.
Born in Aruba on April 25, 1945, Kenneth Lopes is the son of the late Esmay John and late veteran-politician Vincent Astor Lopes. He moved to Statia when he was four years old and attended kindergarten and elementary school here. After completing his secondary education in Aruba, he furthered his studies in The Netherlands, where he focussed on municipal and constitutional law.
After graduating in 1969, Lopes returned to Statia, where he worked in public service until May 1973. He moved to St. Maarten, working as Head of the Department of Labour and Social Affairs and as Government Mediator of the Windward Islands, until October 10, 2010.
After his retirement, Lopes re-established himself in Statia, which, he said, he had always considered home.
Lopes said he was "honoured and humbled" by his appointment as Deputy Governor. "I am both appreciative and thankful for the trust the local government as well as the Kingdom Government have in me. I will adamantly uphold the Constitution and all relevant laws, regulations and policies of the island of St. Eustatius."
Lopes was sworn in by Dutch Government Representative Wilbert Stolte, witnessed by his brothers and sisters, as well as Governor Gerald Berkel.
Source: http://www.thedailyherald.com/islands/1-islands-news/27156-acting-governor-lopes-takes-oath-.html
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