Solomon Hochoy

Sir Solomon Hochoy , , , , was the last Governor of Trinidad and Tobago, the first non-white Governor and the first Governor General after independence and the first viceroy of non-European descent.

Hochoy is of Hakka background and migrated to Trinidad at the age of 2, and grew up in Blanchisseuse. After rising through the civil service, Hochoy was appointed Governor in 1960 . When Trinidad and Tobago became independent in 1962 Hochoy was appointed Governor General. He retired from that position in 1972 and was succeeded by Ellis Clarke. After retirement he returned to Blanchisseuse where he spent the remainder of his life.

He was married to Lady Thelma Hochoy , a social activist. The ''Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway'' and the ''Solomon Hochoy Trophy'' are named in his honour.

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