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{{Short description|Bahamian politician (1935–2024)}} |
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| name = A. Loftus Roker |
| name = A. Loftus Roker |
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| honorific_prefix = The Honourable |
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| birth_date = {{birth date|df=y|1935|08|25}} |
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| death_date = {{death date and age|df=y|2024|05|13|1935|08|25}} |
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| death_place = [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]], Bahamas |
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'''Hon. A. Loftus Roker''' (25 August 1935 – |
'''Hon. A. Loftus Roker''' (25 August 1935 – 13 May 2024) was a Bahamian [[Progressive Liberal Party]] politician. He was considered a "founding father" of the modern nation.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-05-13 |title=Founding Father The Hon. A. Loftus Roker Passes at 88 - Bahamas National |url=https://bahamasnational.com/founding-father-the-hon-a-loftus-roker-passes-at-88/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |language=en-US}}</ref> His hard-line approach to [[illegal immigration]] and [[drug trafficking]] made him a defining political figure in his era.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bahamas Independence signatory and former MP Loftus Roker dead at 88 |url=http://www.tribune242.com/news/2024/may/14/bahamas-independence-signatory-and-former-mp-loftu/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=www.tribune242.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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Roker was born to Elkin and Dolores Theodora Roker |
Roker was born on 25 August 1935 to Elkin and Dolores Theodora Roker. He attended the local school in Pompey Bay and the Western Senior High School in [[New Providence]].<ref name="Hall">{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Italia |date=2023-08-05 |title=Acklins High School Renamed After A. Loftus Roker |url=https://ournews.bs/acklins-high-school-renamed-after-a-loftus-roker/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=Our News |language=en-US}}</ref> Roker graduated with a law degree at the [[University of London]] and was a member of the [[Middle Temple]]. He was called to the Bar in 1962.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bahamas Independence signatory and former MP Loftus Roker dead at 88 {{!}} The Tribune |url=http://m.tribune242.com/news/2024/may/14/bahamas-independence-signatory-and-former-mp-loftu/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=m.tribune242.com}}</ref> |
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He graduated with a law degree at the [[University of London]] and was a member of the [[Middle Temple]]. He was called to the Bar in 1962.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bahamas Independence signatory and former MP Loftus Roker dead at 88 {{!}} The Tribune |url=http://m.tribune242.com/news/2024/may/14/bahamas-independence-signatory-and-former-mp-loftu/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=m.tribune242.com}}</ref> |
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== Political career == |
== Political career == |
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Roker ran in the [[1968 Bahamian general election]] and was elected in the Nicholls Town and Berry Islands Constituency in the [[House of Assembly of the Bahamas|House of Assembly]]. |
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Roker served as the Chairman of the Gaming Board and as a member of the Advisory Council to the Ministry of Education between 1968 and 1971. |
Roker served as the Chairman of the Gaming Board and as a member of the Advisory Council to the Ministry of Education between 1968 and 1971. |
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In 1971, Prime Minister, Sir [[Lynden Pindling]] appointed him to the post of Minister of Health and Housing. |
In 1971, Prime Minister, Sir [[Lynden Pindling]] appointed him to the post of [[Ministry of Health (The Bahamas)|Minister of Health and Housing]]. In December 1972, Roker was one of only fifteen in a national delegation that travelled to [[London]] to negotiate the terms of the country's independence.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| ⚫ | In 1985, Roker was appointed [[Ministry of National Security (The Bahamas)|Minister of National Security]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-15 |title=A tribute to A. Loftus Roker |url=https://www.thenassauguardian.com/opinion/a-tribute-to-a-loftus-roker/article_3c01e5f6-1238-11ef-88d4-ef192dc7b4d8.html |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=The Nassau Guardian |language=en}}</ref> |
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In December 1972, Roker was one of only fifteen in a national delegation that travelled to [[London]] to negotiate the terms of the country’s independence.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In 2023, Pompey Bay High School was renamed in his honour.<ref name="Hall"/> |
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| ⚫ | In 1985, Roker was appointed Minister of National Security.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-15 |title=A tribute to A. Loftus Roker |url=https://www.thenassauguardian.com/opinion/a-tribute-to-a-loftus-roker/article_3c01e5f6-1238-11ef-88d4-ef192dc7b4d8.html |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=The Nassau Guardian |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Personal life and death == |
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In 2023, Pompey Bay High School was renamed in his honour.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Italia |date=2023-08-05 |title=Acklins High School Renamed After A. Loftus Roker |url=https://ournews.bs/acklins-high-school-renamed-after-a-loftus-roker/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=Our News |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Roker was a devout [[Anglicanism|Anglican]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=media |date=2024-05-13 |title=Founding Father The Hon. A. Loftus Roker passes at 88 {{!}} Bahamaspress.com |url=https://www.bahamaspress.com/founding-father-the-hon-a-loftus-roker-passes-at-88/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |language=en-US}}</ref> He considered himself to be a ‘[[Black nationalism|black nationalist]] who believed in black leadership'.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Roker died in Nassau on 13 May 2024, at the age of 88.<ref name=":0"/> |
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== Views == |
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| ⚫ | Roker was a devout [[Anglicanism|Anglican]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=media |date=2024-05-13 |title=Founding Father The Hon. A. Loftus Roker passes at 88 {{!}} Bahamaspress.com |url=https://www.bahamaspress.com/founding-father-the-hon-a-loftus-roker-passes-at-88/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |language=en-US}}</ref> He considered himself to be a ‘[[Black nationalism|black nationalist]] who believed in black leadership.<ref name=":1" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 23:12, 26 May 2024
The Honourable A. Loftus Roker | |
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| Born | 25 August 1935 Delectable Bay, Acklins, Bahamas |
| Died | 13 May 2024 (aged 88) Nassau, Bahamas |
Hon. A. Loftus Roker (25 August 1935 – 13 May 2024) was a Bahamian Progressive Liberal Party politician. He was considered a "founding father" of the modern nation.[1] His hard-line approach to illegal immigration and drug trafficking made him a defining political figure in his era.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Roker was born on 25 August 1935 to Elkin and Dolores Theodora Roker. He attended the local school in Pompey Bay and the Western Senior High School in New Providence.[3] Roker graduated with a law degree at the University of London and was a member of the Middle Temple. He was called to the Bar in 1962.[4]
Political career
[edit]Roker ran in the 1968 Bahamian general election and was elected in the Nicholls Town and Berry Islands Constituency in the House of Assembly.
Roker served as the Chairman of the Gaming Board and as a member of the Advisory Council to the Ministry of Education between 1968 and 1971.
In 1971, Prime Minister, Sir Lynden Pindling appointed him to the post of Minister of Health and Housing. In December 1972, Roker was one of only fifteen in a national delegation that travelled to London to negotiate the terms of the country's independence.[1]
In 1985, Roker was appointed Minister of National Security.[5]
In 2023, Pompey Bay High School was renamed in his honour.[3]
Personal life and death
[edit]Roker was a devout Anglican.[6] He considered himself to be a ‘black nationalist who believed in black leadership'.[6]
Roker died in Nassau on 13 May 2024, at the age of 88.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Founding Father The Hon. A. Loftus Roker Passes at 88 - Bahamas National". 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Bahamas Independence signatory and former MP Loftus Roker dead at 88". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ a b Hall, Italia (2023-08-05). "Acklins High School Renamed After A. Loftus Roker". Our News. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Bahamas Independence signatory and former MP Loftus Roker dead at 88 | The Tribune". m.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "A tribute to A. Loftus Roker". The Nassau Guardian. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ a b media (2024-05-13). "Founding Father The Hon. A. Loftus Roker passes at 88 | Bahamaspress.com". Retrieved 2024-05-15.