Edna Ermyntrude Bourne
Appearance
Edna Ermyntrude "Ermie" Bourne was a politician from Barbados who was the first woman to be elected to the House of Assembly of Barbados.[1] In the 1951 general election, Bourne was elected to represent the parish of St. Andrew and served until 1961.[1][2][3] She is buried at the St. Andrew Anglican parish churchyard.
Legacy
The 'Ermy Bourne Highway' was dedicated after the politician.[4] The Committee Room of the East-wing of the Parliament of Barbados was posthumously named the 'Ermyntrude ‘Ermy’ Bourne room' in 2018.[5]
References
- ^ a b "The History | barbadosparliament.com". www.barbadosparliament.com. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
- ^ Barrow-Giles, Cynthia (2011). Women in Caribbean Politics. Ian Randle.
- ^ About the Woman's League, Barbados Labour Party website
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