Freeport, Grand Bahama Island -- Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, M.p.
Minister For Grand Bahama on the Passing of Sir Albert Joel Miller,
Former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Former President &
Co-Chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority and Entrepreneur
Extraordinaire (August 18, 2015 4:00 pm):
Today is indeed a sad day in The Bahamas and particularly on the
island of Grand Bahama, as we mourn the loss of renowned businessman,
Sir Albert Joel Miller. Sir Albert Miller’s name has become synonymous
with the Grand Bahama Port Authority where he served as President and
co-Chairman for more than thirty years.
However, many people are not
aware that Sir Albert, as he was affectionately called, at the age of 89
leaves behind a legendary story and a remarkable legacy.
Sir
Albert, formerly of Long Island, hailed from humble beginnings and
eventually became one of The Bahamas’ most prominent and successful
businessmen.His career journey started in the Royal Bahamas Police
Force where he climbed through the ranks from detective corporal to
deputy commissioner from 1943 to 1968.His impressive resume, although
extensive, encompassed Director of the Solomon Brothers Ltd., Pepsi-Cola
(Bahamas) Bottling Company Ltd., Grand Bahama Utilities Limited and the
Freeport Oil Company. Additionally, he held the position of Chairman
at The Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, The Bahamas Electricity
Corporation and The Bahamas Telecommunication Corporation.
However,
it is my belief that of all Sir Albert’s accomplishments, he was most
revered by the Bahamian people when he topped the Queen’s list of forty
(40) Bahamians appreciated for their dedicated and outstanding
contribution to the development of The Bahamas. They were each made a
Knight Grand Cross of The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and
Saint George of The British Empire.
Sir Albert has indeed left an indelible mark on this nation and on the Grand Bahama economy, in particular.
Today,
I stand with my parliamentary colleagues,extending condolences to his
loving wife, Lady Laurie Miller and all of his children: Russell &
Anthony Miller and Deborah Archer, who themselves, have become
prominent, contributing members of society and will undoubtedly carry on
their father’s legacy.
Sir Albert was
truly an inspiration to Bahamians everywhere and will be sadly missed
by many. It is our hope that this former deputy police commissioner
turned astute businessman is resting in the arms of the Lord! May his
soul and the souls of the dearly departed, rest in peace!
Sir Albert Miller dies at 89
