"When we look around the world, we easily come to appreciate how fortunate we are, and what a privilege it is to be a citizen of The Bahamas."
-Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling
Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling previously served as Deputy to the Governor General, the widow of the first prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas the late Sir Lynden Pindling. She was sworn in as the tenth Governor General of the Bahamas. Born to Reuben and Viola McKenzie in the settlement of Long Bay Cays, South Andros, often refers to herself as ‘just a barefoot girl from Andros’. She moved to Nassau and lived with her sister Louise while attending the Western Senior School.
Her first job was with noted photographer Stanley Toogood, she later worked for Colyn Rees and soon met Lynden Pindling. They later married on May 5, 1956. Her husband was elected as Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Lady Pindling gave her husband her determined, energetic, and loyal support. Besides the devotion, she showed to Sir Lynden and his political career, she undertook much charitable work, cared for her children, and became a Bahamian icon. She was honored by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2007, being named a Dame Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George. She served as deputy to Sir Arthur when he was out of the country. Dame Marguerite Pindling was sworn in as the tenth Governor-General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas during a special ceremony at Government House, Mount Fitzwilliam Tuesday, July 8. She is the ninth Bahamian to hold the office, succeeding Sir Arthur Foulkes who demitted office the same day.
Dame Marguerite is the widow of the country’s first Prime Minister, Sir Lynden Pindling. They had four children - Obi, Leslie, Michelle, and Monique.
Marguerite Lady Pindling presents a copy of her book, “Marguerite Pindling: A Biography” to Governor General His Excellency Arthur D Hanna at Government House, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. (BIS photo/Derek Smith)
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling addressed Farewell Ceremonies at Government House, June 27, 2019. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General, during an official opening ceremony of the House of Assembly.
The Official Swearing-in Ceremony for Dame Marguerite Pindling as Governor-General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas will take place on Tuesday, July 8th at 12noon.
Lady Marguerite Pindling, widow of former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling, speaks out at party council meeting.
Dame Marguerite Pindling takes the Oath of Office of Governor General during the Swearing-In Ceremony at Government House, Tuesday, July 8, 2014. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
Dame Marguerite Pindling receives her Letter of Appointment as Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas during the Swearing-In Ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General-designate, greets the staff of Government House before she was sworn-in as Governor General on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
Dame Marguerite Pindling is pictured being sworn-in as Deputy to the Governor General by Acting Chief Justice Senior Justice Hartman Longley June 3, in the Drawing Room of Government House. Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes is out of the country until June 10. (BIS photo/Derek Smith)
Hon. Lynden O. Pindling (right), Marguerite Lady Pindling and Prince Charles, July 1973. (Photo Credit: Samana College)
Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling Visited the Residence of Chinese Ambassador
Dr. Gerry Eijkemans (left) and Her Excellency Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling (right) at Government House.
A Service of Thanksgiving was held, on June 22, on the occasion of the celebration of the 90th birthday of the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling, Former Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, at Christ Church Cathedral.
Dame Marguerite Pindling landed in Cat Island this morning. She was greeted by Opposition Leader and MP The Hon. Philip Brave Davis Q.C.
Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General, received Sir Dennis Byron, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, in a courtesy call at Government House on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
Former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes receives his medal from Dame Marguerite Pindling as Dr. R.E. Cooper Jr and Former Senator Rubyann Cooper-Darling look on. (Photo: Patrick Hanna-BIS)
Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling (centre left) was invested today as Chancellor of the Societies of Honour at Government House. Pictured from left: Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis, HE The Most Honourable Dame Marguerite Pindling, Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Vera Watkins, and Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Philip Davis.
Albertha Green-Harris paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency the Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House, on November 12, and presented the Governor General with artwork of an image of Sir Lynden Pindling on varnished wood. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
Ruth Bowe-Darville was sworn in as Justice of the Supreme Court by Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling during a Swearing In Ceremony at Government House on Thursday, May 30, 2019. (BIS Photos/Letisha Henderson)
Inspector Carlis Blatch pictured with Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling. Photo: Franklyn G Ferguson
High Commissioner Eldred Bethel and Mrs Dawne Bethel welcomed Dame Marguerite Pindling to Bahamas House.
Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling opens New Parliament Session. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
Dame Marguerite Pindling, pictured at her swearing-in as Deputy to the Governor General by Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett on April 28.
Dame Marguerite Pindling (left) is pictured taking the Oath of Office and signing the register as Deputy to the Governor-General presided over by Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett, January 24, in the Drawing Room at Government House. (BIS Photo/ Derek Smith)
Maurice Moore MP, with Michael Pinder and Marguerite Pindling, wife of Prime Minister Pindling