NASSAU, Bahamas, May 31, 2023 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a collection of photos on Facebook on Wednesday, May 31, that we decided to share with readers of BAHAMAS CHRONICLE, which has a huge following among the Bahamian diaspora across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and, of course, The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean. The photos were posted with the following narrative:
Minister The Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell had the honour of welcoming Prime Minister the Hon. Philip E. Davis and Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Chester Cooper to sign the Book of Condolences for Consul General Albert Dillette. The Prime Minister also greeted CG Dillete’s brother, Mr. Charles Dillette.
Minister The Hon. JoBeth Coleby Davis and Minister The Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle were also present to sign the book.
Thank you to these esteemed national leaders.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Al Dillette was the Consular General for The Bahamas in in Toronto, when he died at his official residence in Toronto on Monday, May 1.
In a statement at the time, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said that Mr. Dillette was discovered by the Consulate General’s staff when he could not be reached Tuesday morning. The emergency services with the consulate staff entered his residence and discovered that he had passed away from what appeared to be natural causes.
“For me personally, this is a great loss,” Mr. Mitchell said. “We have been friends, confidantes, and colleagues since we were boys. I have spoken to his wife Kathy to express the condolences of the nation and the Ministry.”
Mr. Mitchell noted that Mr. Dillette “was one of the finest journalists this country produced.”
In a statement on Mr. Dillette’s passing, Prime Minister Philip E. Davis said: “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I learn of the untimely passing of my dear friend and esteemed colleague, Mr Al Dillette, a distinguished diplomat, public relations specialist, and an invaluable member of our nation. As the Consular General for The Bahamas in Toronto, Mr Dillette was beginning to make his mark, and his dedication to public service will be dearly missed.”
