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Sir James Carlisle
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| 2nd Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda | |
| In office 10 June 1993 – 30 June 2007 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Vere Cornwall Bird Lester Bird Baldwin Spencer |
| Preceded by | Wilfred Jacobs |
| Succeeded by | Louise Lake-Tack |
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James Beethoven Carlisle
5 August 1937 Bolans, Saint Mary |
| Spouse | Lady Emma Carlisle |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Dundee |
| Profession | Dentistry |
Sir James Beethoven Carlisle is a dentist who became the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda. He was chosen for this important role by Vere Cornwall Bird, who was the country's first prime minister. Sir James served as Governor-General for 16 years, from 1993 until June 2007.
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Early Life and Education
James Carlisle was born on August 5, 1937, in a village called Bolans in Antigua. He went to school in Bolans when he was young. Later, he moved to the United Kingdom to continue his studies at Northampton College. He then earned a degree in dentistry from the University of Dundee. In 1991, he also graduated from the American School of Laser Dentistry.
His Career as a Dentist
Sir James Carlisle worked as a dentist in both Antigua and Britain. When he returned to Antigua in 1981, he opened his own dental practice. He also worked as a dental officer for the public health service.
With help from former Prime Minister Vere Bird, who was one of his patients, Sir James helped create a special program. This program used fluoride to help protect children's teeth. He also helped start a free dental service for people in Antigua and Barbuda.
Military Service
Before his political career, Sir James Carlisle served in the British Royal Air Force from 1961 to 1966. He also held a commission in the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force from 1983 to 1993. When he became Governor-General, he automatically became the Commander of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force.
Public Service and Governor-General Role
Sir James Carlisle was very involved in his local community. He was the Chairman of the National Parks Authority before he was chosen to be Governor-General. He took office on June 10, 1993.
As Governor-General, Sir James was the representative of the Queen, who is the country's head of state. This meant he made important decisions on behalf of the Queen. In 1993, he was made a knight, which is why he is called Sir James.
During his time as Governor-General, Sir James held several important positions:
- Grandmaster of four special Antiguan Orders of Chivalry.
- Chief Scout for the Antigua and Barbuda Branch of The Scout Association.
- Patron of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme in Antigua and Barbuda.
- Patron of the Renal Society of Antigua and Barbuda.
Special Awards and Honours
Sir James Carlisle received several high honours for his service:
- He was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) in November 1993.
- He became a Knight of Justice in the Order of St. John (KStJ).
- He received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Andrews University in Michigan, USA.
Personal Life
Sir James Carlisle is married to Lady Emma Carlisle. While she was the wife of the Governor-General, Lady Emma worked hard to raise money from businesses. This money helped support local people in her home country.
Sir James Carlisle is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Because of his beliefs, he did not carry out official duties on the Sabbath, which is a day of rest.
See also
In Spanish: James B. Carlisle para niños
