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The College of The Bahamas :: Oakes Field :: P.O. Box N-4912 :: Nassau, The Bahamas
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Statement from The College of The Bahamas on the Passing of Rt. Rev. Michael Eldon, CMG
9 February 2011
The College of The Bahamas extends its condolences to Dr. Keva Bethel,
President Emerita and Scholar in Residence and Dr. Nicolette Bethel,
Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences, on the passing of their
brother and uncle, Rt. Rev. Bishop Michael Eldon.
The College and the country mourns the passing of a legend, who led by his
personal convictions and worked tirelessly to develop the spiritual and
intellectual foundation of an independent Bahamian people.
As the first Bahamian Anglican Bishop of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos
Islands, his passion for education and love of God and humanity was ever
present in classrooms, churches and communities across The Bahamas.
Bishop Eldon served as founding Chairman of The College of The Bahamas'
Board of Directors from 1975 to 1995. He was named Chairman Emeritus of The
College of The Bahamas in 2004. In 2006, the Thompson Boulevard Complex was
named in his honour.
At this sad time, our hearts go out to the Eldon family and the people of
The Bahamas. Bishop Eldon was a valued pillar of our institution. He will be
greatly missed.
Office of Communication
Tel: 302-4304
Email:communication@cob.edu.bs
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