PLP Congratulates Dame Marguerite Pindling
The Progressive Labour Party have offered their congratulations to Dame Marguerite Pindling, the tenth Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. She succeeds the current Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes.
A PLP spokesperson said, “Commonly referred to as ‘the mother of the nation’ Dame Marguerite was an inseparable partner to her late husband Sir Lynden O. Pindling who served as Premier and the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas from 1967-1992.
PLP Leader Marc Bean remarked, “Dame Marguerite is a longtime friend of Bermuda and like her late husband is known personally by many of Bermuda’s past political leaders such as Dame Lois Brown Evans, Arnold A. Francis and Walter N H Robinson.
“Dame Marguerite is nothing less than a living icon to the people of the Bahamas and brings considerable experience as an international ambassador for the Bahamian people to the new role.”
The spokesperson commented: “Immediately following their marriage in 1956 Dame Marguerite worked alongside her husband giving loyal, energetic, determined support throughout his political career as barrister, representative and Prime Minister. Dame Marguerite established herself as a tireless campaigner and worker for the interest of all Bahamians.
“At the same time Dame Marguerite raised a family of four successful children and a carried out a lifelong commitment to charitable work across the Bahamas.
“Dame Marguerite Pindling has served multiple appointments as Deputy Governor General in the past and is currently serving in this capacity.
“Dame Marguerite is the second Bahamian woman to be appointed Governor General following Dame Ivy Dumont who served from 2001 -2005. We once again congratulate Dame Marguerite, her family and the people of the Bahamas on this historic appointment.”
- Photo courtesy of Bahamas Information Services/Letisha Henderson
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I personally believe the Progressive Labour Party need to take a page out of the book of, “business and foreign relationships”. Too often Bermudas P.L.P. criticize what is as oppose to what can be if only there would be a semblance of “unity” amongst its citizens. We are far too small for all to bicker…But as stated once before at the United Nations by H.I.M “Until the colour of a mans skin is of no-more significance than the colour of his eyes ther will be war”.
First off, the country name is “The Commonwealth of The Bahamas”… short form “The Bahamas” with a capital “T”. A small thing, but small things matter in issues of diplomacy between nations.
Secondly, why the heck is the PLP issuing diplomatic congratulations?! They do know they’re not the Government anymore, right? Bermuda’s official congratulations should come from the Governor and the Premier.