Lloyd J. Richardson
Lloyd Richardson | |
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| President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten | |
| In office 1 December 2014 – 12 October 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Wescot-Williams |
| Succeeded by | Sarah Wescot-Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lloyd Josiah Richardson May 11, 1950 St. Nicholas, Aruba |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Political party | United People's Party |
| Spouse | Dianne Forde (since 1983) |
| Alma mater | University of the Southern Caribbean Andrews University Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara |
| Occupation | Politician Physician |
Lloyd Josiah Richardson (born 11 May 1950) is a Sint Maarten politician of the United People's Party (UPP).[1] He has been a member of Parliament since 10 October 2010,[2] serving as President of Parliament from 1 December 2014[3] to 12 October 2015.[4][5]
History
Richardson was born on 11 May 1950 on Aruba to Josier A. Richardson and Barbara Richardson (née Alexander).[6] As a child Richardson attended Irene Primary school in San Nicholas, Aruba. He received his associate degree in Liberal Arts at the University of the Southern Caribbean in Maracas Valley, Trinidad, his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan and his M.D. degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, in 1979.[7]
In 1981, Richardson moved to Sint Maarten, and began working for Sint Maarten's leading healthcare provider SZV Social & Health Insurances as the first control physician. He held this position until his retirement in 2010.
In 2008 he received the Excellence Award for his role in the realisation of the local drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre Turning Point, an award given out annually by Philipsburg Mutual Improvement Association (PMIA).[8] In 2014 the University of the Southern Caribbean awarded Richardson their Alumni Humanitarian Award.[9]
Richardson has been married to Dianne Forde since 1983, the couple has three children.[7]
References
- ^ "MP Lloyd Richardson leaves NA, plans to run with UP in elections". The Daily Herald. 27 January 2014. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Singh, Alita (11 October 2010). "Arrindell elected president of first parliament of St. Maarten". The Daily Herald. p. 4. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Cyrillien, Steven (1 December 2014). "MP Dr. Lloyd Richardson voted in as President of Parliament". sxmislandtime.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Lloyd makes available his Parliament Chair position". The Daily Herald. 14 October 2015. p. 3.
- ^ "President of Parliament Dr. Lloyd Richardson makes position available". 721 News. 13 October 2015.
- ^ "Death Announcement: Josier Aramieter Richardson". smn-news.com. 10 July 2014. Archived from the original on March 13, 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "#4 Dr. Lloyd Richardson". upparty.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Dr. Lloyd Richardson recipient of PMIA Excellence Award". The Daily Herald. 6 October 2008. Archived from the original on October 9, 2008. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "2014 Alumni Awards". usc.edu.tt. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
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