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- 1 Who is the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda?
- 2 Who was the second Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda?
- 3 Who is the minister of education in Antigua and Barbuda?
- 4 What is the name of the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda?
- 5 Who does Antigua belong to?
- 6 Does the prime minister appoint the Senate?
Who is the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda?
Gaston BrowneSince 2014
Antigua and Barbuda/Prime minister
Who was the second Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda?
Elizabeth II (1981–present)
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Election |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lester Bird (1938–2021) | 1994 1999 |
| 3 | Baldwin Spencer (born 1948) | 2004 2009 |
| 4 | Gaston Browne (born 1967) | 2014 2018 |
When was Sir Lester Bird born?
February 21, 1938
Lester Bird/Date of birth
Does Antigua have President?
The Commonwealth realm of Antigua and Barbuda is ruled within a parliamentary democracy (Parliament) under a constitutional monarchy with a common law based on the English model. Head of state is the Monarch (Elizabeth II) who appoints the Governor General (viceroy).
Who is the minister of education in Antigua and Barbuda?
Daryll Sylvester Matthew
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Hon. Gaston Browne today appointed the Hon. Daryll Sylvester Matthew as Minister for Education, Sports and the Creative Arts.
What is the name of the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda?
Sir Rodney Williams
The Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda is the representative of the Monarch of Antigua and Barbuda, currently being Queen Elizabeth II….
| Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda | |
|---|---|
| Flag of the Governor-General | |
| Incumbent Sir Rodney Williams since 14 August 2014 | |
| Viceroy | |
| Style | His Excellency |
What language do they speak in Antigua?
English
Antigua and Barbuda/Official languages
English is the official language in Antiqua and Barbuda. Spanish is spoken by around 10,000 inhabitants. The Barbudan accent is slightly different from the Antiguan. In the years before Antigua and Barbuda’s independence, Standard English was widely spoken in preference to Antiguan Creole.
How long was Lester Bird a prime minister?
Sir Lester, who was a national hero, died on August 9, 2021, at the age of 83. He served as prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda from 1994 to 2004.
Who does Antigua belong to?
Antigua and Barbuda
It is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations on 1 November 1981….Antigua.
| Native name: Waladli or Wadadli | |
|---|---|
| Population | 95,882 (July 2018) |
| Pop. density | 285.2/km2 (738.7/sq mi) |
Does the prime minister appoint the Senate?
By convention, Senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister. Once appointed by the Governor General, new Senators join their peers to examine and revise legislation, investigate national issues, and represent regional, provincial, and minority interests – important functions in a modern democracy.
Who is the minister of education in Antigua?
Daryll Matthew
Newly appointed Minister of Education, Sports and Creative Industries Daryll Matthew (left) and Governor General Rodney Williams. Daryll Matthew received his instrument of appointment today to become Antigua and Barbuda’s education minister.