Clarence James

Clarence James
Deputy Premier of Bermuda
In office
1983–1989
PremierJohn Swan
Preceded by?
Succeeded byAnn Cartwright DeCouto
Personal details
Born(1931-08-27)August 27, 1931
Bermuda
DiedApril 16, 2016(2016-04-16) (aged 84)
Hamilton, Bermuda
Political partyUnited Bermuda Party
SpouseShirley James
Children3
Alma materMcGill University[citation needed]

Clarence Eldridge James, CBE (August 27, 1931 – April 16, 2016) was a Bermudian surgeon and politician. He was a member of the House of Assembly of Bermuda, representing the Pembroke West Central constituency for the former the United Bermuda Party (UBP), for 21 years from 1968 to 1989.[1] He served as the head of several government ministries, including Minister of Transport, Minister of Finance (becoming the first Black Bermudian to lead the Ministry of Finance), and Minister of Health.[1] He then served as Deputy Premier of Bermuda from 1983 to 1989, during the government of Premier John Swan.[1]

James was born in Bermuda in August 1931.[1] He married his wife, Shirley, with whom he had three children: Joanne, Robert, and Charles.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e Johnston-Barnes, Owain (2016-04-17). "'Truly loved' former Deputy Premier dies". Royal Gazette. Retrieved 2016-05-08.