Cornelius A. Smith
Cornelius Alvin Smith (born 7 April 1937)[1][2][3][4] is a Bahamian politician. He was the 10th Governor-General of the Bahamas from 28 June 2019 to 1 September 2023.[5]
Cornelius Smith | |
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.jpg) Smith in January 2008 | |
| 10th Governor-General of the Bahamas | |
| In office 28 June 2019 – 1 September 2023 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Hubert Minnis Philip Davis |
| Preceded by | Dame Marguerite Pindling |
| Succeeded by | Dame Cynthia A. Pratt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 April 1937 North Long Island, Bahamas |
| Political party | Free National Movement |
| Spouse(s) | Clara Elizabeth Knowles |
Smith was the Ambassador to the United States starting in 2008. He was also Minister of Transport, and Aviation of the Bahamas.[6][7] In 2018, he was sworn in as the deputy Governor General.[8]
References
- ↑ Profile of Cornelius A. Smith
- ↑ "Index Sm-Ss".
- ↑ "All Gov - Officials". www.allgov.com. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
- ↑ "thebahamasweekly.com - C.A Smith Officially Appointed Ambassador to Washington". www.thebahamasweekly.com. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
- ↑ media. "The Cabinet Office announces The Honorable Cornelius A. Smith to serve as the 11th Governor-General in an Independent Bahamas! | Bahamaspress.com". Retrieved 2019-06-27.[dead link]
- ↑ Guardian, The Nassau. "Cornelius Smith". National Library and Information Services - Bahamas. Archived from the original on 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ Cooper, Michael R. "Minister Biographies". National Library and Information Services - Bahamas. Retrieved 2019-06-27.[dead link]
- ↑ "CA Smith sworn in as Deputy Governor General". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.