Barton Scotland
Barton U. A. Scotland | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the National Assembly of Guyana | |
| Assumed office 10 June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Raphael Trotman |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Barton U. A. Scotland is a Guyanese politician and former diplomat. Since 10 June 2015, he has served as Speaker of the National Assembly of Guyana.[1] Scotland formerly worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a senior diplomat and advisor. He was also the head of the Department of International Economic Co-operation, and a Commissioner on the Caricom Competition Commission. A lawyer, Scotland holds Master of Laws and PhD (international law) degrees from the University of London.[2][3][4]
References
- ^ http://www.gina.gov.gy/home/index.php/home/all-news/item/2540-dr-barton-scotland-elected-as-speaker-of-national-assembly
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://www.stabroeknews.com/2015/news/stories/06/05/dr-barton-scotland-to-be-new-speaker/
- ^ http://www.stabroeknews.com/2015/news/stories/06/06/scotland-confirms-nomination-as-speaker/