Speaker of the House of Assembly (Anguilla) explained

Post:Speaker of the
House of Assembly
Insignia:Coat of arms of Anguilla.svg
Insigniasize:100px
Insigniacaption:Coat of arms of Anguilla
Incumbent:Barbara Webster-Bourne
Incumbentsince:17 July 2020
Style:Mr Speaker

The Honourable
Member Of:House of Assembly
Deputy:Deputy Speaker

The Speaker of the House of Assembly is the presiding officer of the Anguilla House of Assembly, the legislature of the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla. The current Speaker, Barbara Webster-Bourne, was elected Speaker on 17 July 2020.

The Speaker presides over the House's debates, including determining which members may speak. The speaker is also responsible for maintaining order during debate, and may punish members who break the rules of the House. The Speakers remain strictly non-partisan in the exercising of their role.

List of Speakers

NameTerm of office
Took officeLeft office
The Governor of Anguilla19821985
Atlin Harrigan[1] 19851994
Leroy Rogers[2] 19942005
David Carty[3] 20052010
Barbara Webster-Bourne[4] 27 February 201011 May 2015
Leroy Rogers20152018
Terry Harrigan[5] 20182020
Barbara Webster-Bourne17 July 2020Incumbent

Notes and References

  1. Anguilla Villa, Hotell and Visitor Guide - Six Revolutionary Leaders Commemorated on Stamps
  2. 1 April 1999 - Anguilla Local News
  3. 12 December 2008 - The Anguillan Newspaper
  4. News: Barbara Webster-Bourne becomes Anguilla's first female Speaker of the House of Assembly. 18 November 2017. Anguilla News. 27 February 2010.
  5. Web site: JOSE VANTERPOOL APPOINTED NOMINATED MEMBER OF HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY The Anguillian Newspaper. 28 January 2019. en-US. 2019-03-27.