Nathaniel Barnes

Nathaniel Barnes

Nathaniel Barnes (born 6 April 1954) is a Liberian politician and member of the Liberian Destiny Party (LDP).

Early life and Educational Achievements

Born Milton Nathaniel Barnes in Monrovia, Liberia. He graduated from High School at the College of West Africa before spending a term at the University of Liberia.[1] He worked as an intern in Liberia's banking system before eventually going to the United States for college. He earned a degree in the United States at Rider University in 1978 and an MBA from Pace University in 1979.[1] On May 15, 2009, Barnes received an honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ. Barnes received his award from Dr. Mordechai Rozanski, President of the University.

Political career

Barnes was the finance minister of Liberia under Charles Taylor from 1999-2001. Running as the LDP presidential candidate in the 11 October 2005 elections, Barnes placed 12th out of 22 candidates, receiving 1.0% of the vote.[2] In 2006, Barnes was appointed Liberia's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations.[3]

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