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Arthur Dion Hanna
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| 8th Governor General of the Bahamas | |
| In office 1 February 2006 – 14 April 2010 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Perry Christie Hubert Ingraham |
| Preceded by | Paul Adderley (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Sir Arthur Foulkes |
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| Born | 7 March 1928 Acklins Island, Bahamas |
| Died | 3 August 2021 (aged 93) Nassau, Bahamas |
| Political party | Progressive Liberal Party |
Arthur Dion "A. D." Hanna (born March 7, 1928 – died August 3, 2021) was an important politician from The Bahamas. He served as the eighth Governor General of the Bahamas from 2006 to 2010.
Early Life of A. D. Hanna
Arthur Dion Hanna was born on March 7, 1928. His family later moved to Hope Town, on Elbow Cay in Abaco, Bahamas. His father worked there as a lighthouse keeper for a famous red and white striped lighthouse.
Even though most people in Hope Town were white, Hanna went to school in a one-room schoolhouse, just like everyone else. During that time, all children, no matter their background, could get an education. It was sometimes challenging for people of mixed race like Arthur Dion Hanna because of social differences, but he still received his schooling.
After living in Hope Town, he moved to Nassau and became interested in politics.
Arthur Hanna's Political Career
A. D. Hanna was involved in Bahamian politics starting in the 1950s. He was a member of the Progressive Liberal Party. From 1960 to 1992, he represented the Ann's Town area of Nassau as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Bahamas' House of Assembly.
During his time as an MP, Hanna held many important government jobs. He was the Deputy Prime Minister from 1967 to 1984. He also served as the Minister of Finance from 1973 to 1984.
In 1984, Hanna decided to step down as Deputy Prime Minister. He did this to show his disagreement with Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling. Hanna felt that some of the Prime Minister's cabinet members had been strongly criticized, and he believed they should not remain in their positions.
On February 1, 2006, Hanna was chosen to be the Governor General of the Bahamas. This appointment was made by Queen Elizabeth II, who is the Queen of the Bahamas, based on advice from Prime Minister Perry Christie. He retired on April 14, 2010, and Sir Arthur Foulkes took over his role.
His daughter, Glenys Hanna-Martin, also became an MP for the Englerston area.
In 2014, a new patrol boat for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force was named HMBS Arthur Dion Hanna in his honor. Arthur Dion Hanna passed away on August 3, 2021, at the age of 93.
Honours and Awards
Bahamas:
Member of the Order of the Nation (2018)
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See also
In Spanish: Arthur Dion Hanna para niños
