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| Name | Bernard "BJ" Nottage |
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October 23, 1945
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| Died | June 28, 2017
(71 years)
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| Contributor | IndyGeorgia |
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| Info | About Me: Dr. Bernard “BJ” Nottage was born in Nassau on October 23rd, 1945 to the late Olevia Nottage. He is married to the former Portia Butterfield and they are the parents of two sons. Dr. Nottage is a member of the Anglican Church community. His hobbies are sports, exercising, traveling and reading.
Political Highlights: Dr. Nottage served in the Cabinet of the late Rt. Hon. Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling and was also co-deputy leader of the Progressive Liberal Party. Dr. Nottage was elected CEO of the Coalition for Democratic Reform in February 2000 and served until he returned to the PLP in 2005. From 1998 to 2006 he served as Chairman of The Centre for Positive Change. In November 2005, he was appointed to the Senate and on February 21, 2006 he was appointed Minister of Health and National Insurance in the Cabinet of The Right Honourable Perry G. Christie. He also was appointed Leader of Opposition Business in May 2007. Mr. Nottage has also served as the Member of Parliament for the Garden Hills Constituency during 1987 – 1992
He was appointed and served as Chairman of the National Insurance Board from 1982 to 1987. He was also appointed Minister of Consumer Affairs in 1989, and Minister of Education in 1990. He is the Past Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee; and The Select Committee on Crime.
Education: He received his training as a gynecologist at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland and The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Civics/Social: An outstanding athlete in track and field, BJ Nottage was also a long time president of the Bahamas Amateur Athletics Association (BAAA). He was also the former President in the following entities: Medical Association of The Bahamas; Bahamas Doctor’s Union; The Bahamas Family Planning Association; and The Central American & Caribbean Athletic Federation. He is also the organizer and coordinator of numerous athletic competitions in The Bahamas including: Carifta Games and the Central and Caribbean, Senior, Junior and Youth Athletic Championships.
Professional/Career: He is a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at both the Princess Margaret Hospital and St. Luke’s Medical Center.
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