Marcia Sherlon Barnwell

Marcia Sherlon Barnwell is a Vincentian lawyer and politician who served in the House of Assembly of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 2015 until 2019. A member of the New Democratic Party, she served as an opposition senator, a position appointed by the governor-general.[1][2]

Marcia Sherlon Barnwell
Senator
In office
29 December 2015 – 29 January 2019
Appointed byFrederick Ballantyne
Preceded by?
Succeeded byIsrael Bruce
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic Party
Alma materMcGill University

Prior to entering politics, Barnwell was a barrister with a focus in education, human rights, and community development. She was the recipient of a Chevening Scholarship in 2000 and 2001, and also received a professional certificate in parliamentary governance from McGill University.[1][3]

Among her actions in parliament, Barnwell questioned Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves over the "alleged beating of a person in police custody".[4] She left office at the end of her term in January 2019.[5]

References
  1. "Marcia Barnwell". CaribbeanElections.com. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  2. "Women in Parliament From 1957, Elected and Appointed" (PDF). House of Assembly of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. p. 2. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  3. "Senator Israel Bruce Receives Award From McGill University". St. Vincent Times. June 8, 2020. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  4. "PM wants more coroner's inquests". The Vincentian. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  5. Haynes, Abigail (2019-01-29). "Bruce Sworn In". NBC Radio SVG. Retrieved 2023-04-02.


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