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Clifford Darling

Born: 06-Feb-1922 Birthplace: Acklins Island Died: Location of death: Cause of death: Gender: Male Religion: Baptist Ethnicity: Black Occupation: Politician Executive summary: As head of the Bahamas Taxicab Union, it was he who led the general strike in 1958 that brought the grievances of the taxi drivers into national focus. This event served as a […]

Harold G. Christie

Born: 30-May-1896 Birthplace: Nassau, Bahamas Died: 1973 Location of death: Germany Cause of death: Died during a promotional visit to Germany Gender: Male Religion: Ethnicity: White Occupation: Real Estate Executive summary: Founder of the Bahamas Real Estate Association, Mr. Christie is known as the father of real estate in the Bahamas. As a land developer, […]

Milo Butler

Born: 11-Aug-1906 Birthplace: Nassau Died: 22-Jan-1979 Location of death: Nassau Cause of death: Gender: Male Religion: Anglican Ethnicity: Black Occupation: Politician, Businessman Executive summary: Sir Milo’s legacy is to be found in his committment to the Bahamian people, which was complete and unequivocal. He swam against the moderate tide and became the “prophet of black […]

Alvin Braynen

Born: 6-Dec-1904 Birthplace: The Current, Eleuthera Died: 9-Oct-1992 Location of death: Nassau Cause of death: Natural Causes Gender: Male Religion: Ethnicity: White Occupation: Politician Executive summary: Elected to the House of Assembly in 1939, Mr. Braynen spent 35 years as a member of the Legislature. Thanks to his experience as Deputy Speaker and Speaker, Mr. […]

Clement Bethel

Born: 11-Feb-1938 Birthplace: Nassau, Bahamas Died: 24-Aug-1987 Location of death: Halifax, Nova Scotia Cause of death: Hereditary kidney illness Gender: Male Religion: Ethnicity: Black Occupation: Musician Executive summary: A legendary musician, Clement Bethel dedicated his life to the development of Bahamian culture. He excelled as a pianist, director, composer and educator and became the first […]

Rodney Bain

Born: 15-Feb-1920 Birthplace: Majestic Point, Andros Died: 20-Oct-1980 Location of death: Nassau, Bahamas Cause of death: Car Accident Gender: Male Religion: Ethnicity: Black Occupation: Educator Executive summary: Mr. Bain’s goal to improve the Bahamas education system was something he was focused on for over five decades. During his tenure as Director of Education, Mr. Bain […]