Charles Fernandez
Antiguan politician
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Charles Henry “Max” Fernandez (born 24 December 1954) is a Labour Party politician from Antigua and Barbuda who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade from June 2014 to 2018.[1] He currently serves as Minister of Tourism, Investment and Economic Development.
24 December 1954
Charles “Max” Fernandez | |
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| Minister of Tourism, Investment and Economic Development | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Asot Michael |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 18 June 2014 – 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Baldwin Spencer |
| Succeeded by | Paul Chet Greene |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Henry Fernandez 24 December 1954 |
| Party | Labour |
| Spouse | Jill |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
Early life and education
Charles “Max” Henry Fernandez grew up in St. John’s, and attended St. Joseph’s Academy. He completed a Business Management Degree at the University of the West Indies.[2]
Career
He joined the Labour Party in 1984, and in 1995 Prime Minister Lester Bird appointed him to the Senate, where he served until 2004. During his time in the Senate, he was also the Chairman of the Board of The Free Trade and the Chairman of the Board of The Medical Benefits Scheme.
Fernandez was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2009 Elections for the St. John's Rural North Constituency, where he presently resides with his wife Jill and three sons.[3]
He was the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade from June 2014 to 2018.[1]
Fernandez was elected again to the House of Representatives in the 2023 general elections for the St. John’s Rural North Constituency and confirmed as Minister of Tourism, Investment and Economic Development in the Government of the Prime Minister Gaston Browne.[4]