Freundel Stuart
| The Honourable Freundel Stuart QC MP |
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| Prime Minister of Barbados | |
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| Assumed office 23 October 2010 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Clifford Husbands Elliot Belgrave (Acting) |
| Preceded by | David Thompson |
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| Born | 27 April 1951 Saint Philip, Barbados |
| Political party | Democratic Labour Party |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
Freundel Jerome Stuart QC MP (born 27 April 1951)[1][2] is the seventh Prime Minister of Barbados.[3][4] He succeeded David Thompson, who died on 23 October 2010 of pancreatic cancer.[5][6] He is a member of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP).
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Personal life and career
Stuart was born in Saint Philip, Barbados.[7] He is single as of October 2010 and is the father of one daughter, who is a sociology student at the University of the West Indies' Cave Hill Campus in Barbados.[8]
An alumnus of the Christ Church Foundation School, Stuart is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and holds degrees in Political Science and Law.[8] He is a lawyer and his practice encompasses criminal and corporate law.[8]
He has supported several community organizations and currently sponsors the Dayrells United Achievers Community Club and the Notre Dame Sports Club.[6]
[edit] Political career
Freundel Stuart has for several years been a stalwart of the Democratic Labour Party and has served in many capacities including that of President. He represents the St. Michael South constituency.
[edit] 7th Prime Minister of Barbados
Stuart served as acting Prime Minister of Barbados since May 2010 when Prime Minister David Thompson became ill with pancreatic cancer.[8] Adriel Brathwaite succeeded Stuart in the positions he then held, namely Attorney-General and Minister of Home Affairs.[9] Thompson died on October 23, 2010.[7] Leaders of the Democratic Labour Party held an emergency meeting at the party's headquarters on George Street in Bridgetown on the morning of Thompson's death, during which Stuart was chosen as the next Prime Minister.[7]
Stuart was sworn in as the 7th Prime Minister of Barbados the same day by Governor General Clifford Husbands.[7]
In 2011, Stuart was appointed as a member of the UN Global Panel on Sustainability.
[edit] References
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- ^ "Breaking News: Cabinet members to be re-confirmed this afternoon". The Barbados Advocate. 23 October 2010. http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/newsitem.asp?more=local&NewsID=13545. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
- ^ "Stuart sworn in Prime Minister". Nation Newspaper. 23 October 2010. http://www.nationnews.com/index.php/articles/view/stuart-sworn-in-prime-minister/. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
- ^ "Urgent Barbados Death: Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson is dead". Caribbean News Agency (CANA). http://www.cananews.net/news/131/ARTICLE/54385/2010-10-23.html. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
- ^ a b "New Barbados PM to be sworn in". RJR News. 23 October 2010. http://rjrnewsonline.com/news/regional/new-barbados-pm-be-sworn. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Barbados’ Seventh PM". Trinidad & Tobago's Newsday. 2010-10-25. http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,129706.html. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
- ^ a b c d "Meet Barbados' New Prime Minister". CaribWorldNews. 2010-10-23. http://www.caribbeanworldnews.com/middle_top_news_detail.php?mid=4045. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
- ^ "Barbados has new Attorney-General". Nation News. 2010-07-10. http://www.nationnews.com/articles/view/barbados-has-new-attorney-general/. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
[edit] External links
- The Democratic Labour Party
- profile of Freundel Stuart, at the High-level Panel of the UN Secretary-General on Global Sustainability
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| Preceded by David Thompson |
Prime Minister of Barbados 2010–present |
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