Monday, March 23, 2009

Former minister succumbs to cancer

Read storyFormer Member of Parliament for Long Island James "Jimmy" Knowles died at home on Saturday.

Knowles had been fighting cancer for four years but returned home when doctors said they had done all they could.

An attorney by trade, Knowles served as minister of transport, minister of works and minister of agriculture and fisheries.

Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette said:

“Jimmy was very strong minded. He was firm on his convictions and he had a great sense of humor and it was always a pleasure to work with him."

Full Story in The Nassau Guardian here

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