Cecil Hewlett
Antiguan politician
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Cecil E. Hewlett was an Antiguan politician and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Cecil Hewlett | |
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| Speaker of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda | |
| In office 11 February 1971 – November 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Denfield Hurst |
| Succeeded by | Casford Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1920 |
Hewlett was born on 4 January 1920 on Antigua. He was barrister of law in Gray's Inn, London.[1] He served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 11 February 1971 before resigning in November 1975.[2][3][4] Hewlett left the post to serve on the West Indies Associated States Supreme Court.[4] Hewlett was also a lawyer who practiced before said court.[5] He also served in the legal service of Ghana.[6] Hewlett presided over the 5th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda, the first legislature in Antiguan and Barbudan history that was not controlled by the Labour Party.[7]
