Ellis Lorenzo Webster (born 25 March 1963) is an Anguillan politician and physician. He is the former

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of the

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and current

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, first elected when he led the

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to victory in the

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held on 29 June 2020.Dr. Ellis Lorenzo Webster sworn in, as APM takes over in Anguilla
''Anguilla News'', July 1, 2020

Biography

Webster was born on Island Harbour. Initially he studied dental therapy. In 1986, Webster graduated from

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in biology. In 1991, he graduated from

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, and specialised in

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at the

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. Webster first practised in

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. Around 2000, he returned to Anguilla. In 2020, he was elected

of Anguilla. His wife is named Marjorie Webster and they have two children, Rachel and Colin Webster.

References

External links

Ellis Webster
at caribbeanelections.com Members of the House of Assembly of Anguilla Premiers of Anguilla Living people Government ministers of Anguilla Year of birth missing (living people) University of the Virgin Islands alumni Yale School of Medicine alumni Anguilla Progressive Movement politicians {{Anguilla-politician-stub