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06-19-08, - 02:54 AM
Former Licensing Authority chairman dies at 85
By KEVA LIGHTBOURNE, NG Senior Reporter, kdl@nasguard.com
Former chairman of the Licensing Authority, Conrad Knowles, passed away yesterday at his Fire Trail Road home two weeks after he suffered a stroke. He was 85.
In a statement issued by Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, he extended sincere condolences to Knowles' wife and his four children. He said it was with regret and a sense of loss that he heard of Knowles' passing, whom he described as a "truly outstanding Bahamian gentleman," dedicated public servant and a loyal friend.
Ingraham said during Knowles' lifetime, he demonstrated the unmistakable qualities of an exemplary citizen.
For 19 years, Knowles served on the Royal Bahamas Police Force, rising through the ranks during difficult times to achieve high office in the law enforcement organization.
"He maintained his integrity throughout this long service, while gaining the respect and admiration of his fellow officers as well as the public. He was indeed an officer and a gentleman and those who follow in service in our disciplined forces would do well to emulate him," the prime minister said.
"Knowles was also a shining example of a good family man and a role model for today's generation. He was a loyal husband and nurturing father to his children and to other young people with whom he came into contact," Ingraham added.
After his stint in the RBPF, Knowles served for many years in the public service, continuing to demonstrate his love for, and commitment to, the orderly development of The Bahamas as he took a keen and active interest in public affairs.
Knowles' daughter, Joan Albury, said her father was "the best, a wonderful man, a Christian, a faithful and great husband."
Knowles was a long-time government employee and received his education at the government school at Long Island, where he was born on January 24, 1923, and through private tutoring in Nassau.
He was a member of the Royal Bahamas Police Force from 1941 to 1960 and distinguished himself through community service in a number of areas.
Knowles was seconded from the Police Force to Assistant Controller in the Road Traffic Authority for four years, before being appointed Deputy Director of Immigration in 1965, Deputy Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Transport in 1970, and Deputy Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1975.
In 1996, Knowles also served as deputy to the then Governor General Sir Orville Turnquest.
By KEVA LIGHTBOURNE, NG Senior Reporter, kdl@nasguard.com
Former chairman of the Licensing Authority, Conrad Knowles, passed away yesterday at his Fire Trail Road home two weeks after he suffered a stroke. He was 85.
In a statement issued by Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, he extended sincere condolences to Knowles' wife and his four children. He said it was with regret and a sense of loss that he heard of Knowles' passing, whom he described as a "truly outstanding Bahamian gentleman," dedicated public servant and a loyal friend.
Ingraham said during Knowles' lifetime, he demonstrated the unmistakable qualities of an exemplary citizen.
For 19 years, Knowles served on the Royal Bahamas Police Force, rising through the ranks during difficult times to achieve high office in the law enforcement organization.
"He maintained his integrity throughout this long service, while gaining the respect and admiration of his fellow officers as well as the public. He was indeed an officer and a gentleman and those who follow in service in our disciplined forces would do well to emulate him," the prime minister said.
"Knowles was also a shining example of a good family man and a role model for today's generation. He was a loyal husband and nurturing father to his children and to other young people with whom he came into contact," Ingraham added.
After his stint in the RBPF, Knowles served for many years in the public service, continuing to demonstrate his love for, and commitment to, the orderly development of The Bahamas as he took a keen and active interest in public affairs.
Knowles' daughter, Joan Albury, said her father was "the best, a wonderful man, a Christian, a faithful and great husband."
Knowles was a long-time government employee and received his education at the government school at Long Island, where he was born on January 24, 1923, and through private tutoring in Nassau.
He was a member of the Royal Bahamas Police Force from 1941 to 1960 and distinguished himself through community service in a number of areas.
Knowles was seconded from the Police Force to Assistant Controller in the Road Traffic Authority for four years, before being appointed Deputy Director of Immigration in 1965, Deputy Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Transport in 1970, and Deputy Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1975.
In 1996, Knowles also served as deputy to the then Governor General Sir Orville Turnquest.