Jonathan G.A. Johnson[4] (born 25 September 1976)[citation needed] has been the island governor of Saba since 2008.[5][6]
Mr. Jonathan Johnson | |
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| Island Governor of Saba | |
| Assumed office 2 July 2008[1] | |
| Monarchs | Beatrix Willem-Alexander |
| Preceded by | Sydney Sorton[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 September 1976[citation needed] Saba, Netherlands Antilles[citation needed] |
| Spouse | Rosalyn Johnson[3] |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
Biography
editJohnson was born on 25 September 1976 on Saba.[citation needed] He is the third and youngest child of Guy and Angela Johnson. He attended Saba Comprehensive School in Saba.[7] He studied in the United States, graduating from the University of Florida with a master's degree in education in 1999.
Before becoming Island Governor, he taught at the Sacred Heart Elementary School for four years. In 2004, Johnson became the director of the Saba Comprehensive School and held that position until 2008.[8][9]
Johnson began his first term as island governor on 2 July 2008.[9] He was sworn in for his second term on 1 July 2014.[10] In 2020, Johnson was appointed for a third term.[11]
Johnson has been married to Rosalyn Hassell since 2012, the couple have three children.[12]
See also
edit- Gerald Berkel, former island governor of Sint Eustatius (2010–2016)
- Marnix van Rij, island governor of Sint Eustatius (2020–)
- Edison Rijna, former island governor of Bonaire (2014–2023)
- Sydney A. E. Sorton, former island governor of Saba (1989–1998 and 2006–2008)
References
edit- ^ "Lt. Governor Johnson Welcomed to the Island". sabatourism.com. 2 July 2008. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "Lt. Governors Bid Farewell to Saba's Sorton". sabatourism.com. 1 July 2008. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "Saba Governor, Jonathan Johnson, and Rosalyn Hassell Get Married!". Emily Lesher Photography. 21 August 2012. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ "Saba Information Guide". Saba News. 2014. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ de Konink, Carla (1 July 2014). "Governor Johnson of Saba Sworn in For Second Term Tuesday". sxmislandtime.com. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ "EU Programmes and projects in Saba". Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA). Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Durand, Hazel (2016-11-23). "Saba secondary school marks 40 years, while reaching basic quality education | Caribbean Network". caribbeannetwork.ntr.nl. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ "New Lt. Governor Wants to Keep Saba 'Unspoiled Queen'". The Daily Herald. 17 June 2008. p. 13.
- ^ a b "Lt. Governor Johnson welcomed to the island". Saba Tourism: Community News. 2 July 2008. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ de Konink, Carla (1 July 2014). "Governor Johnson of Saba sworn in for second term Tuesday". St. Maarten Island Time. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Department, Graphics (2020-05-13). "Third term in office for Island Governor of Saba". The Daily Herald. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ "Royal Couple Charm Sabans". The Daily Herald. 15 November 2013. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
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