It is with profound respect and deep sorrow that we honor the life and legacy of Bahamian Project portrait subject Patricia Glinton-Meicholas, a luminary in Bahamian literature, culture, and education.
Born on February 19, 1950, in Port Howe, Cat Island, Mrs Glinton-Meicholas dedicated her life to preserving and celebrating Bahamian heritage through her multifaceted roles as a writer, historian, educator, and cultural critic.
She was the first woman to present the Sir Lynden Pindling Memorial Lecture and the inaugural recipient of the Bahamas Cacique Award for Writing. Her contributions were further recognized with the Silver Jubilee of Independence Medal for Literature in 1998 and the Order of Merit in 2021 for her outstanding service to education, culture, and literature.
Her literary works, including An Evening in Guanima, Chasing Light, and How To Be a True-True Bahamian, have become seminal texts in Bahamian literature, reflecting her deep commitment to storytelling and cultural preservation. As co-founder of the Bahamas Association for Cultural Studies and editor of its journal Yinna, Patricia provided a platform for critical discourse on Bahamian culture.
Beyond her professional achievements, Mrs Glinton-Meicholas was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering belief in the potential of the Bahamian people. Her legacy continues to inspire and guide future generations in the ongoing journey of cultural affirmation and national pride.
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DonateDonate monthlyDonate yearlyMrs Glinton-Meicholas was photographed for the Bahamian Project by Guildon Gilbert in 2016.
Patricia Glinton-Meicholas passed away on April 10, 2025, at the age of 75. She is survived by her husband, artist and publisher Neko Meicholas, and their son, Robin.
May her soul rest in peace, and may her contributions continue to illuminate the path toward a deeper understanding and appreciation of Bahamian identity.
For more information about Patricia Glinton-Meicholas and her portrait, please visit the Bahamas National Portrait Gallery. Her books are available for purchase at BahamasBooks.com.