Hubert Hughes Explained

Hubert Hughes
Office:Chief Minister of Anguilla
Governor:William Alistair Harrison
Christina Scott
Term Start:16 February 2010
Term End:23 April 2015
Predecessor:Osbourne Fleming
Successor:Victor Banks
Monarch2:Elizabeth II
Governor2:Alan Shave
Alan Hoole
Robert Harris
Roger Cousins (Acting)
Peter Johnstone
Term Start2:16 March 1994
Term End2:6 March 2000
Predecessor2:Emile Gumbs
Successor2:Osbourne Fleming
Birth Date:15 October 1933
Birth Place:Island Harbour, Anguilla, Anguilla
Death Date:[1]
Party:Anguilla United Movement

Hubert Benjamin Hughes (15 October 1933 – 7 May 2021) was an Anguillan politician. He was the island territory's Chief Minister from 16 March 1994 to 6 March 2000, and again between February 2010 and April 2015.[2]

He had stated his intention to lead the island to separation from the United Kingdom. This is despite the fact that European Union assistance funds, and visa-free entry to the US, Canada, EU and islands in the French and Dutch Caribbean such as Saint Martin would stop.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anguilla mourns death of former Chief Minister Hubert Hughes . The Daily Herald - . 13 May 2021. 10 May 2021.
  2. Web site: Index Ho-Hy.
  3. http://cananewsonline.com/news/66426-cutting-ties-chief-minister-wants-independence-from-britain.html CUTTING TIES: Chief Minister wants independence from Britain