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Sir Roland Theodore Symonette, NH (16 December 1898 – 13 March 1980) was a Bahamian politician and the first Premier of the Bahamas after self-government was achieved in 1964. He was leader of the United Bahamian Party (UBP), which some felt represented the interests of the " Bay Street Boys " and was the ruling party between 1958 ...
7 de may. de 2024 · Sir Roland Theodore Symonette, Bahamian politician who served as the first premier of The Bahamas (1964–67). He was one of the “Bay Street Boys,” a financier group that opened up The Bahamas to tourism and investment, particularly from the United States, with gambling casinos as an important adjunct.
Sir Roland Theodore Symonette was the first Premier of the Bahamas. He was the leader of the United Bahamian Party (UBP) which was the ruling party between 1958-1967. Despite having only six years of formal education, Sir Roland became one of the wealthiest men of his generation.
Sir Roland Theodore Symonette. 1898–1980 • Male. Thelma Bell Clepper. 1903–1983 • Female. Marriage. 4 November 1921. Children (2) Robert Hallam Symonette. 1925–1998 • Male. Zelda Jeanne Symonette. 1926– • Female.
Sir Roland Theodore Symonette (16 de diciembre de 1898 - 13 de marzo de 1980) fue un político de las Bahamas y el primer primer ministro de las Bahamas después de que se logró el autogobierno en 1964.
16th December 1898 - Roland Theodore Symonette was born in Current, North Eleuthera, Bahama Islands. Symonette was a bootlegger, businessman and politician who served as the colony's Chief Minister and first Premier.
Sir Roland Theodore Symonette (December 16, 1898 – March 13, 1980) was a Bahamian politician who served as the Bahamas’ first Premier after independence in 1964. He was the leader of the United Bahamian Party (UBP), which was the ruling party between 1958 to 1967 and was seen by some as representing the interests of the “Bay Street Boys.”
