Charles Fernandez
Charles “Max” Fernandez | |
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| Minister of Tourism, Investment and Economic Development | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Asot Michael |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 18 June 2014 – 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Baldwin Spencer |
| Succeeded by | Paul Chet Greene |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 December 1954 |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Jill |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
Charles “Max” Fernandez (born 24 December 1954) is a Labour Party politician from Antigua and Barbuda who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade from June 2014 to 2018.[1] He currently serves as Minister of Tourism, Investment and Economic Development.
Early life and education
[edit]Charles “Max” Henry Fernandez grew up in St. John’s, and attended St. Joseph’s Academy. He completed a Business Management Degree at the University of the West Indies.[2]
Career
[edit]He joined the Labour Party in 1984, and in 1995 Prime Minister Lester Bird appointed him to the Senate, where he served until 2004. During his time in the Senate, he was also the Chairman of the Board of The Free Trade and the Chairman of the Board of The Medical Benefits Scheme.
Fernandez was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2009 Elections for the St. John's Rural North Constituency, where he presently resides with his wife Jill and three sons.[3]
He was the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade from June 2014 to 2018.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "ABLP cabinet selection complete". antiguaobserver. June 19, 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Charles 'Max' Fernandez". ABLP. Archived from the original on 24 October 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Charles FERNANDEZ". caribbeanelections. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
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[edit]- Living people
- 1954 births
- Antigua and Barbuda people of Spanish descent
- Foreign ministers of Antigua and Barbuda
- Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party politicians
- Members of the Senate (Antigua and Barbuda)
- Members of the House of Representatives (Antigua and Barbuda)
- Government ministers of Antigua and Barbuda
- University of the West Indies alumni
- People from St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
- Members of the 16th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda
- Members of the 15th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda
- Members of the 14th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda