Anthony Hylton Explained

George Anthony Hylton (born 27 April 1957) is a Jamaican politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2006 to 2007.

Career

Hylton was elected member of parliament with the People's National Party for Saint Andrew Western in 1993. He has held other portfolios including Minister of Foreign Trade as well as Mining and Energy.

In 2014, he faced charges of breaching the Parliamentary Integrity of Members Act.[1] As of 2016, he is the opposition spokesperson on industry, investment and commerce.

Personal life

He was educated at Georgetown University Law center and Morgan State University. Hylton's niece is gymnast and Olympics competitor Toni-Ann Williams.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Anthony Hylton to face court next month. 7 August 2016. The Jamaica Observer.
  2. News: Walker. Howard. Gymnast Toni-Ann Williams. He is married to an Ethiopian with whom he has two children. chooses Jamaica. 7 August 2016. The Jamaica Observer. 27 July 2016.