James Carlisle
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His Excellency Sir James Carlisle GCMG |
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| Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda | |
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In office 10 June 1993 – 30 June 2007 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Vere Cornwall Bird |
| Preceded by | Wilfred Jacobs |
| Succeeded by | Louise Lake-Tack |
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| Born |
5 August 1937 Bolans, Antigua |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Emma Carlisle |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Dundee |
| Profession | Dentistry |
| Religion | Seventh-day Adventist |
Sir James Beethoven Carlisle, GCMG (born August 5, 1937) is a dentist and the former Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda. Selected by Vere Cornwall Bird (the country's first prime minister), his term ended in June 2007, after 14 years in office.
Carlisle was born August 5, 1937 in the village of Bolans, Antigua. He received his early schooling at Bolans Public School, before moving to the United Kingdom to continue his education at Northampton College of Advanced Technology. He then took a Bachelor's degree in dentistry at the University of Dundee. In 1991, he graduated from the American School of Laser Dentistry.
Carlisle practised in both Antigua and Britain. Upon his return to Antigua in 1981 he went into private practice, the fourth dentist on the island. However, he built up his private practice and also undertook work as a dental officer in the public service.
With help from the ex-prime minister, Vere Bird, one of his patients, who offered the position of Governor-General to him, he assisted with the development of a Fluoride programme for children, and assisted the ex prime minister institute a free dental service. He is a member of the International Society of Laser Dentists and the British Dental Association.
Carlisle was in the British Royal Air Force from 1961 to 1966. He was also commissioned in the Royal Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force between 1983 and 1993. As Governor-General he was automatically appointed as Commander of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force.
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