Andrea Bowman
Andrea Bowman | |
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| Ambassador to Taiwan | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2019 | |
| Appointed by | Ralph Gonsalves |
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| Profession | Educator Diplomat |
Andrea Bowman is an educator and diplomat from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, who was appointed the first ambassador to Taiwan in 2019.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Bowman spent more than 40 years as an educator, working at institutions such as: St. Vincent's Grammar School, St. Vincent's Normal College, St. Vincent's Girls' High School and Trinity Medical Sciences University, before retiring in 2017.[4]
Bowman was appointed the first Ambassador of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Taiwan from 1 August 2019.[4][5] On 7 August 2019, she and Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves visited the Presidential Office of the Republic of China in Taipei, where they held a summit meeting between the two countries. The following day, on the 8th, the first Embassy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines of the Republic of China was established.[6]
Bowman has been outspoken on how Saint Vincent and the Grenadines supports the recognition of Taiwan by the UN Security Council.[6] She also been exploring potential trade agreements, including the export of SVG's seafood to the country.[7]
References
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- ^ "Taiwan ally Saint Vincent and the Grenadines marks 43 years of independence". Taiwan News. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Ambassador Bowman calls on women to protect their worth". Searchlight. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ Clark, Joanne (1 August 2023). "Taiwan's Caribbean community marks Emancipation day celebration with sports event". CNW Network. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Career Educator appointed SVG's first Ambassador to Taiwan". Searchlight. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Retired educator appointed SVG ambassador to Taiwan". iWitness News. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Caribbean ally to be an advocate for Taiwan: Bowman". Taipei Times. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "SVG ambassador Andrea Bowman lauds "real friendship" with Taiwan". St Vincent Times. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2023.