Richard C DemerritteRICHARD C. DEMERITTE a Chartered Accountant by profession was appointed auditor general of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas in February 1980. In 1984 he was appointed High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and later on as The Bahamas' first Ambassado Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany; the Republic of France; and the European Economic Community. As a diplomat his leadership qualities, social grace, tact and international contacts were notable and created the unique opportunity for him in his professional life. Simultaneously his Foreign Service experience made him an excellent role model in the diplomatic circle. While in Great Britain, in addition to his ambassadorial appointments, he was invited to serve on the Council of the Association of International Accountants UK. This was a unique accomplishment, as his professional studies and certification was undertaken under the AIA. He was elected and served as the first non British President of the Association on November 1st. 1985 for a three-year term. He simultaneously served as Chairman of the Council during this period and continued to sit as a member of Council of the AIA from 1984 to 2014. He returned to the Bahamas in 1988 to resume the position of auditor general and retired from the public service in July 1996 and established his accounting firm, MGI Richard C. Demeritte & Co. Chartered Accountants & Management Consultants. Read More Read Less