Marcia Sherlon Barnwell is a Vincentian lawyer and politician who served in the House of Assembly of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 2015 until 2019. A member of the New Democratic Party, she served as an opposition senator, a position appointed by the governor-general.[1][2]
Marcia Sherlon Barnwell | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
| In office 29 December 2015 – 29 January 2019 | |
| Appointed by | Frederick Ballantyne |
| Preceded by | ? |
| Succeeded by | Israel Bruce |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
Prior to entering politics, Barnwell was a barrister with a focus in education, human rights, and community development. She was the recipient of a Chevening Scholarship in 2000 and 2001, and also received a professional certificate in parliamentary governance from McGill University.[1][3]
Among her actions in parliament, Barnwell questioned Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves over the "alleged beating of a person in police custody".[4] She left office at the end of her term in January 2019.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "Marcia Barnwell". CaribbeanElections.com. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "Women in Parliament From 1957, Elected and Appointed" (PDF). House of Assembly of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. p. 2. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "Senator Israel Bruce Receives Award From McGill University". St. Vincent Times. June 8, 2020. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "PM wants more coroner's inquests". The Vincentian. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ Haynes, Abigail (2019-01-29). "Bruce Sworn In". NBC Radio SVG. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
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