Gerald Watt
Gerald Owen Anderson Watt (born December 19, 1938) is an Antiguan politician and a former cabinet minister.
Sir Gerald Watt | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda | |
| Assumed office 25 June 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Giselle Isaac-Arindell |
Early life
Watt was born on December 19, 1938, in Antigua and Barbuda.[1]
Political career
Watt represented St. John's Rural East from 1971 - 1976 and is a former Chairman of the Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC).,[1] He also served as attorney general during his time as Minister of National Security, Labour, and Legal Affairs.
Watt has been the Speaker of the House of Representatives since 25 June 2014. He can be considered bipartisan.[2]
References
- "Caribbean Elections Biography | Gerald Watt". www.caribbeanelections.com.
- Michael, Vivian. "House Speaker to decide fate of Opposition Leader". Antigua Observer Newspaper.
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