Nathaniel Francis
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Nathaniel J.S. Francis was a politician from the Turks and Caicos Islands
. He served as the island territory's Chief Minister from 28 March 1985 until 25 July 1986, when he was forced to resign after charges of corruption
and patronage
were leveled against him.
Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory and overseas territory of the European Union consisting of two groups of tropical islands in the Caribbean, the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands, known for tourism and as an offshore financial centre.The Turks and...
. He served as the island territory's Chief Minister from 28 March 1985 until 25 July 1986, when he was forced to resign after charges of corruption
Political corruption
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by...
and patronage
Patronage
Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows to another. In the history of art, arts patronage refers to the support that kings or popes have provided to musicians, painters, and sculptors...
were leveled against him.