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Gaston Browne

Antiguan politician and prime minister
Antiguan politician and prime minister

Gaston Alfonso Browne, born in 1967, has been the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda since 2014. Prior to his political career, he worked in banking and business.

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1967-02-09
Gaston Alfonso Browne's Birth

Gaston Alfonso Browne, the current Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, was born on February 9, 1967, in the Villa area on the twin island of Antigua and Barbuda. His early life was marked by significant challenges, including living in impoverished areas.

1999
Entry into Politics

In 1999, Gaston Browne entered the political arena when he was elected to parliament for the constituency of St. John's City West. This marked the beginning of his political career.

2012-11
Leadership Race Victory

In November 2012, Gaston Browne challenged and defeated Lester Bird in the leadership race for the Labour Party. This victory solidified his position within the party.

2014-06-12
Victory in General Election

On June 12, 2014, Gaston Browne led the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party to victory in the general election, after 10 years in opposition. This marked a significant political milestone for Browne and his party.

2017-09-06
Hurricane Irma hits Barbuda

Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm, devastated Barbuda, destroying 95% of structures and vehicles. Approximately 60% of the island's residents were left homeless, and all communications were down for a period of time.

2017-09-08
Estimate of funds required for rebuilding

An estimate published by Time indicated that over $100 million would be required to rebuild homes and infrastructure in Barbuda, as stated by Philmore Mullin, Director of Antigua and Barbuda's National Office of Disaster Services.

2020-09
Birth of Gaston Browne's Daughter

Prime Minister Gaston Browne and his wife, Maria Bird-Browne, welcomed their second child, a daughter, in September 2020.

2022
Antigua and Barbuda's Transition to a Republic

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced plans for a referendum on Antigua and Barbuda becoming a republic within three years. He emphasized that this decision was not meant to be hostile towards the monarchy, but rather a step towards complete independence and sovereignty.

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