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The Most Honourable
Sir Orville Turnquest
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Turnquest in 1997
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| 6th Governor-General of the Bahamas | |
| In office 3 January 1995 – 13 November 2001 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Hubert Ingraham |
| Preceded by | Sir Clifford Darling |
| Succeeded by | Dame Ivy Dumont |
| Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas | |
| In office 1992–1995 |
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| Prime Minister | Hubert Ingraham |
| Preceded by | Clement T. Maynard |
| Succeeded by | Frank Watson |
| Foreign Minister of The Bahamas | |
| In office 21 August 1992 – 3 January 1995 |
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| Prime Minister | Hubert Ingraham |
| Preceded by | Clement T. Maynard |
| Succeeded by | Janet Bostwick |
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Orville Alton Turnquest
19 July 1929 Grants Town, New Providence, The Bahamas |
| Political party | Free National Movement |
| Alma mater | University of London |
Sir Orville Alton Turnquest (born 19 July 1929) is an important Bahamian politician. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of External Relations for the Bahamas from 1992 to 1994. Later, he became the sixth governor-general of the Bahamas, serving from January 3, 1995, until his retirement on November 13, 2001.
Early Life and Education
Orville Turnquest was born in Grants Town, New Providence, in The Bahamas. His parents were Robert and Gwendolyn Turnquest. He attended the Government High School in Nassau from 1942 to 1945. There, he earned several certificates, including the Cambridge Junior and Senior Certificates.
After high school, he began studying law. From 1947 to 1953, he trained in the law offices of A. F. Adderley. He officially became a lawyer in The Bahamas on June 26, 1953. He continued his studies at the University of London from 1957 to 1960. He earned a law degree with honours. In July 1960, he also became a lawyer in England, joining a group called Lincoln's Inn.
Political Career
Sir Orville Turnquest had a long and successful career in Bahamian politics. On August 21, 1992, he became the Attorney-General of The Bahamas. This role means he was the chief legal advisor to the government. He also served as the Minister of Justice and Foreign Affairs at that time.
On September 1, 1993, his responsibilities grew. He was appointed Deputy Prime Minister. He also continued as Attorney-General and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He held these important positions until 1995.
In 1995, he received a special honour. He was knighted, which means he was given the title "Sir" by the Queen. This was a recognition of his service to his country.
Later in 1995, Sir Orville became the governor-general of the Bahamas. The Governor-General is the representative of the King or Queen in the country. He served in this high office until his retirement in 2001.
Honours and Awards
Sir Orville Turnquest has received several important honours for his service. These awards recognize his contributions to The Bahamas and the wider world.
United Kingdom:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) (1995)
Bahamas:
Member of the Order of the Nation (ON) (2018)
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The Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George is a very high honour from the United Kingdom. It is given for great service to the Commonwealth. The Order of the Nation is the highest honour given by The Bahamas. It recognizes outstanding service to the country.
