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James Carlisle

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Sir James Carlisle
2nd Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda
In office
10 June 1991 – 30 June 2007
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterVere Cornwall Bird
Preceded byWilfred Jacobs
Succeeded byLouise Lake-Tack
Personal details
Born
James Beethoven Carlisle

(1937-08-05) 5 August 1937 (age 87)
Bolans, Saint Mary
SpouseLady Emma Carlisle
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Dundee
ProfessionDentistry

Sir James Beethoven Carlisle, GCMG (born 5 August 1937) is a dentist and the former Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda. Selected by Vere Cornwall Bird (the country's first prime minister), his term ended in June 2007, after 16 years in office.

Early years

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Carlisle was born August 5, 1937, in the village of Bolans, Antigua.[1] He received his early schooling at Bolans Public School, before moving to the United Kingdom to continue his education at Northampton College of Advanced Technology.[1] He then took a bachelor's degree in dentistry at the University of Dundee.[1] In 1991, he graduated from the American School of Laser Dentistry.[1]

Dental career

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Carlisle practised in both Antigua and Britain.[1] Upon his return to Antigua in 1981 he went into private practice,[1] the fourth dentist on the island.[citation needed] However, he built up his private practice and also undertook work as a dental officer in the public service.

With help from the ex-prime minister, Vere Bird, one of his patients, who offered the position of Governor-General to him, he assisted with the development of a Fluoride programme for children, and assisted the ex prime minister institute a free dental service. He is a member of the International Society of Laser Dentists and the British Dental Association.

Military career

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Carlisle was in the British Royal Air Force from 1961 to 1966. He was also commissioned in the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force between 1983 and 1993. As Governor-General he was automatically appointed as Commander of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force.

Political career

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Carlisle involved himself in the local community. He was Chairman of the National Parks Authority, which he ran before he was nominated by the then prime minister as Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, taking office on 10 June 1991 As Governor-General Carlisle was the representative of the Queen, the country's head of state, taking all decisions which belonged to the Crown. In 1993, he was knighted, becoming Sir James. As Governor-General, Carlisle held the following positions:[citation needed]

Honours

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Personal life

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Carlisle is married to Emma Carlisle, who during her period as wife to the Governor-General took a leading role in raising funds from commercial sponsors for indigenous people in her homeland.[citation needed]

Carlisle is a Seventh-day Adventist. As such he did not carry out official duties on the Sabbath or serve alcohol to guests at official functions. This was a source of some controversy, by his own admission.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "The Govenor [sic] General His Excellency Sir James Beethoven Carlisle". Official website of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  2. ^ "Sir James Carlisle:Dialogue with the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda". College and University Dialogue. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
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Government offices
Preceded by Governor-general of Antigua and Barbuda
1993–2007
Succeeded by