Charlesworth Samuel
Hon. Charlesworth Theophilus Samuel | |
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Minister of Agriculture of Antigua and Barbuda | |
In office 2004–2008 | |
Member of the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda for All Saints East and St. Luke | |
In office 1976–84, 1994–2008 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda |
Died | January 2008 |
Political party | United Progressive Party |
Other political affiliations | Progressive Labour Movement |
Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
Profession | Teacher, Lawyer |
Charlesworth Theophilus Samuel (died January 2008) was an Antiguan politician.
Early life
Born in
In 1972, he received a Bachelor's degree in physics from the University of the West Indies. He became president of the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers in 1974 and served in that capacity until 1976.[1]
He later worked as an
Political career
Samuel was elected to the
At the time of his death, Samuel was one of only two sitting
Death
Samuel was reported missing by his family on 30 January 2008, having left home the previous day and failed to return. His body was found on the morning of 31 January on Shell Beach, near St. John's, by a civilian search party. Authorities have not offered a cause of death and are investigating.[6][7][8] He was survived by his wife, five children, and ten grandchildren.[1]
In response to Samuel's death,
According to
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Samuel leaves legacy of political achievement". Antigua Sun. 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "Antigua Agriculture Official Missing". Associated Press. 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-02.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Charlesworth Samuel: A gentleman and a politician". Antigua Sun. 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ Weston, Tahna (2006-09-25). "Walter declares interest in All Saints East seat". Antigua Sun. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
- ^ "Chester says he's ready for All Saints". Antigua Sun. 2006-09-07. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
- ^ "Antigua police investigate death of agriculture minister after body found on beach". The San Diego Union-Tribune. 2008-01-31. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "Antiguan minister found dead". Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation. 2008-02-01. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ a b "Antigua police launch investigation into minister's death". Caribbean Media Corporation. 2008-02-01.
- ^ "PM Spencer addresses the nation". Antigua Sun. 2008-01-31. Archived from the original on 2008-02-04. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "Antigua flags at half mast as death of agriculture minister mourned". Caribbean Media Corporation. 2008-02-01.