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Sir Clifford Darling – former Governor-General of the Bahamas dies
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Sir Clifford Darling speaks at a previous engagement.Photo/Tim Aylen
Sir Clifford Darling, the fourth Bahamian-born Governor-General died at the Princess Margaret Hospital early yesterday morning at the age of 89.
Darling, a former taxi driver and politician was a pivotal force behind the 1958 General Strike.
News of his death drew statements from leaders of the three political parties, all offering condolences and remarking on the impact that Darling has had on Bahamian history, most notably The Bahamas’ labor sector.