Robin Yearwood
Antiguan politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Robin Yearwood KGCN is an Antiguan politician and member of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP). Entering Parliament in 1976, Yearwood served as Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries in the ALP administration until a cabinet reshuffle in 1987 saw him take over Vere Bird, Jr.'s portfolio for Aviation, Public Information and Public Utilities. Despite a failed attempt to oust the Prime Minister he retained this position, and kept it when he became Deputy Prime Minister on 9 September 2002 and Minister of Finance a year later. Following the ALP's loss in the 2004 election, Yearwood was one of only three ALP members left in the lower house, and became Leader of the Opposition. He held this position until 2006, when he was replaced with Steadroy Benjamin.
Sir Robin Yearwood | |
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Leader of the Opposition | |
In office 24 March 2004 – 5 January 2006 | |
Preceded by | Baldwin Spencer |
Succeeded by | Steadroy Benjamin |
Finance Minister of Antigua and Barbuda | |
In office 2003–2004 | |
Preceded by | Lester Bird |
Succeeded by | Errol Cort |
Deputy Prime Minister | |
In office 9 September 2002 – 2004 | |
Minister of Aviation, Public Information and Public Utilities | |
In office 1 January 1987 – 2004 | |
Preceded by | Vere Bird, Jr. |
Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries | |
In office 29 May 1980 – 1 January 1987 | |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Antiguan |
Political party | Antigua Labour Party |
Profession | politician |