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Ellis Webster

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Ellis Webster
Ellis Webster in 2021
Leader of the Opposition
Assumed office
5 March 2025
MonarchCharles III
PremierCora Richardson-Hodge
GovernorJulia Crouch
Preceded byCora Richardson-Hodge
2nd Premier of Anguilla
In office
30 June 2020 – 27 February 2025
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
GovernorTim Foy
Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam
Julia Crouch
Preceded byVictor Banks
Succeeded byCora Richardson-Hodge
Personal details
Born
Ellis Lorenzo Webster

(1963-03-25) 25 March 1963 (age 62)
Island Harbour, Anguilla
Political partyProgressive Movement
EducationUniversity of the Virgin Islands
Yale School of Medicine

Ellis Lorenzo Webster (born 25 March 1963)[1] is an Anguillan politician and physician. He is the former premier of the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla and current Leader of the Opposition, first elected when he led the Anguilla Progressive Movement to victory in the general election held on 29 June 2020.[2]

Biography

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Webster signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House on 17 September 2022

Webster was born on Island Harbour. Initially he studied dental therapy. In 1986, Webster graduated from University of the Virgin Islands in biology. In 1991, he graduated from Yale University School of Medicine, and specialised in Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Iowa.[3]

Webster first practised in Florida. Around 2000, he returned to Anguilla.[3] In 2020, he was elected premier of Anguilla.[2]

His wife is named Marjorie Webster and they have two children, Rachel and Colin Webster.

References

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  1. ^ "Business Man Lauds Premier Webster and the APM Administration". The Anguillian. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b Dr. Ellis Lorenzo Webster sworn in, as APM takes over in Anguilla, Anguilla News, July 1, 2020
  3. ^ a b "Ellis Lorenzo Webster". Caribbean Elections. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
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