Summary
Reuben Theodore Meade (born 7 March 1954)[1] is a retired politician from Montserrat who served as the island's first Premier between 2010 and 2014. He previously served as Chief Minister between 1991 and 1996 and 2009 to 2010. A member of the Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP), he previously led the now-defunct National Progressive Party.
Reuben Meade | |
|---|---|
 Meade in 2009 | |
| Premier of Montserrat | |
| In office 27 September 2011 – 12 September 2014 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Adrian Davis |
| Preceded by | Himself as Chief Minister |
| Succeeded by | Donaldson Romeo |
| Chief Minister of Montserrat | |
| In office 10 September 2009 – 26 September 2011 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Peter Waterworth |
| Preceded by | Lowell Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Himself as Premier |
| In office 10 October 1991 – 13 November 1996 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | David Taylor Frank Savage |
| Preceded by | John Osborne |
| Succeeded by | Bertrand Osborne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 March 1954 Montserrat |
| Political party | Movement for Change and Prosperity |
| Spouse | Joan DelSol Meade |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
Biography edit
He launched his election campaign (for the early general election of 8 September 2009) on 28 July 2009.[2] His party won the majority, garnering six of the nine seats up for grabs, while former chief minister Dr Lowell Lewis and two other independents took the remaining seats.[3] Meade was congratulated by his political opponent, Lewis, and said that the revival of the economy of Montserrat would be his main priority.[4]
The 2014 elections saw the defeat of the MCAP. Meade finished seventh in the vote total, retaining his seat in the Legislative Assembly.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Montserrat". Archived from the original on 20 November 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
- ^ Montserrat:Reuben Meade launches campaign for general elections, Caricom News Network, 30 July 2009, Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- ^ Caribbean 360, MCAP wins Montserrat election; outgoing chief minister in opposition, 9 September 2009, Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- ^ Radio Jamaica, New MCPR Gov’t in Montserrat , 9 September 2009, Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- ^ Elections 2014 Archived 12 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine Government of Montserrat
