The Consummate Diplomat

By Richard C. Demeritte and Dr. Myles Munroe

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jan 19, 2012
• ISBN: 9781465377753

Richard C. Demeritte

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Copyright © 2012 by Richard C. Demeritte.

Library of Congress Control Number:      2011918339

ISBN:         Hardcover                               978-1-4653-7774-6

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Contents

FOREWORD

Endorsement

Introductory

The Building Blocks—

My Home, My Community, My Livelihood

The Bodybuilding Years

The Exuberance of Youth

The Progressive Liberal Party Ascension to Power and its Gradual Impact on

The Bahamas and my Life

The Vision is in Motion

Life in Transition and Rapid Appointments

Appointment to the Post of Auditor-General to The Commonwealth of

The Bahamas and my Influence on the Post

Appointment as High Commissioner to Great Britain

The Return to Home with

Life Changing Moments

My Political Run as the PLP Candidate for The Carmichael Constituency

An Uncompromising Perspective of the Bahamian Family

Life in Semi-Retirement

Resources

This book is dedicated

To my beautiful wife Ruth, for it is with you

that I have gained a splendid life experience

toward my purpose as a man.

Richard C. Demeritte, PhD.

FOREWORD

This erudite, eloquent, and immensely thought provoking work; gets to the heart of the deepest passions and aspirations of the human heart, to aspire to greatness and give oneself to his generation.

This is indispensable reading for anyone who wants to live life above the norm and believe that nothing is impossible if we are willing to dream and work. This is a profound authoritative work of personal achievement and it contains the wisdom of the ages. This human story has all the potential to inspire others to greatness and will possibly become a classic in this and the next generation.

This exceptional work by Dr. Richard C. Demeritte and Albert Cox is one of the most profound, practical, principle centered Autobiographies I have read in a long time. The work brings a fresh breath of air that captivates the heart, engages the mind and inspires the spirit of the reader to believe there is no limit to those who are willing to believe and maximize their full potential.

The author’s ability to leap over complicated jargon and metaphysical impracticalities reduce complex theories of success to simple practical principles that the least among us can understand, is amazing.

This work will challenge the intellectual while embracing the laymen; as it dismantles the mysteries of the soul search of mankind’s purpose to rise to greatness despite the odds and delivers the profound in simplicity.

Dr. Demeritte’s approach awakens in the reader the untapped inhibiters that retard our personal development and his antidotes empower us to rise above these self-defeating, self limiting factors to a life of exploits in spiritual and mental advancement.

The author also integrates into each chapter the time-tested precepts giving each success principle a practical application to life making the entire process people friendly.

Every sentence of this book is pregnant with wisdom, inspiration, encouragement and I enjoyed the mind expanding experience of this exciting book. I admonish you to plunge into this ocean of knowledge and watch your life change for the better. Drink from the well of one man’s story that can challenge you to make history.

Dr. Myles Munroe

BFM International

ITWLA

Nassau Bahamas

TRIBUTE TO RICHARD C. DEMERITTE

FROM

SEAN McWeeney QC

Richard Demeritte is an outstanding Bahamian. He has distinguished himself in a variety of important spheres of national and international life, most notably, in the Public Service as Auditor-General and later as High Commissioner for The Bahamas to the Court of St. James in London, the most prestigious of all diplomatic postings. In addition, Richard has played a leading role in the development of the accountancy profession in The Bahamas. Perhaps less well known, he has also served as a behind-the-scenes advisor to a number of our national political, religious and professional leaders for a great many years.

None of that, however, should come as any surprise, for Richard Demeritte is an individual of considerable wisdom, sound discretion and great ability. Moreover, he possesses a keen sense of patriotic duty. Never one to shirk a challenge, he has always been ready to give the very best of himself and his impressive talents to assist in advancing important causes both at home and abroad.

It is gratifying to see that Richard is continuing to spread his wings; wings that are carrying him to new adventures, including the writing and publication of his autobiography; for which he is to be heartily congratulated. It is even more gratifying to know that a permanent record of this fine and accomplished son of the Bahamian soil will be available to help guide and inspire present and future generations of Bahamians to emulate his success, not only as a national figure but as an exemplary husband, father and grandfather.

I commend Richard on attaining this important milestone in his life and wish him continued success in all his endeavors.

Sean McWeeney QC

Endorsement

The true measure of a man is not how much he improves his own fortunes over time, but rather the positive impact he has on those around him. Dr. Richard Demeritte has never failed to positively impact the lives of those within his orbit. His life is a model for anyone seeking to become an honorable member of society. From humble beginnings he rose to the panicle of service to his country as Auditor-General and High Commissioner to Great Britain. In his youth he excelled as an athlete. In his adult life, along with his indispensible wife Ruth, he raised a family of outstanding children. His commitment to his community is exemplified by his leadership of numerous social and professional organizations, often as a founder, to venerable status in The Bahamas.

Personally, Ambassador Demeritte has been one of the most influential people in my life. Without his friendship and wise counsel, any success I have achieved might have eluded me. I highly recommend his autobiography to anyone seeking a path to a positive, dignified, purposeful and successful life.

Chris G Gardiner, CPA; FCCA

Endorsement

There is no doubt that we live in a world that is indeed full of excitements, setbacks, and bewilderment; men and women are lost and not too sure upon which foundation they ought to direct their lives. This book represents that foundation of hope.

This book exuviates intelligence, integrity, cultural understanding, and energy of a born destined Diplomat. Each chapter gives life to the dying and hope to the hopeless. It is clear that a man’s destiny is determined by his continual progressive ability to move forward inspite of its obstacles.

This book made me realize that a Diplomat lies within all of us. This revelation now challenges me to unveil the Diplomat in me.

The design of foreign policy and pursuit of influence change which produces potential allies to a productive end.

Dr. Demeritte has changed my life immensely; he is truly an advocate, ambassador, envoy, a negotiator, and minister. He is a catalyst for peace and understanding between peoples.

I recommend this book to the world at large! Why? Read it and you will tell me. I now realize that there are many Diplomats, but there is only ONE Consummate Diplomat, that in the name of Dr. Richard Demeritte.

Dr. Glendon Rolle, Counsel and Attorney-at-Law

Endorsement

Dr. Richard Demeritte was the inspiration for my first business; a souvenir store in a leading resort in The Bahamas. Thirty years later, he and his wife Ruth continue to introduce me to opportunities and coach me through life and business challenges. Dr. Demeritte is a champion for justice and an effective mentor. I have understood the ideal that "effective leaders reproduce