The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveys condolences on the passing of Dr. Elwood Donaldson

Tue, Jan 23rd 2024, 10:12 AM

The Foreign Ministry of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas sends condolences to the family and friends of H.E. Dr. Elwood “Ellie” Donaldson, Ambassador At Large.

Dr. Donaldson was a Progressive Liberal Party Member of Parliament in the historic House ofAssembly of 1967-1972, which ushered in Majority Rule in January 1967. He later became oneof what was known as the Dissident Eight, the nucleus of the Free PLP, which subsequentlymerged with the UBP to form the Free National Movement.

Dr. Donaldson later served as a non-resident Ambassador to UNESCO and non-residentAmbassador to Japan and just before his death served as Ambassador at Large.Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis M.P. K.C has been informed of Ambassador DrDonaldson’s passing and will address in a separate statement.May he rest in peace.

The Foreign Ministry of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas sends condolences to the family
and friends of H.E. Dr. Elwood “Ellie” Donaldson, Ambassador At Large.
Dr. Donaldson was a Progressive Liberal Party Member of Parliament in the historic House of
Assembly of 1967-1972, which ushered in Majority Rule in January 1967. He later became one
of what was known as the Dissident Eight, the nucleus of the Free PLP, which subsequently
merged with the UBP to form the Free National Movement.
Dr. Donaldson later served as a non-resident Ambassador to UNESCO and non-resident
Ambassador to Japan and just before his death served as Ambassador at Large.
Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis M.P. K.C has been informed of Ambassador Dr
Donaldson’s passing and will address in a separate statement.
May he rest in peace.
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