Quincia Gumbs-Marie is a politician and environmentalist from Anguilla, who was elected in June 2020 representing the Anguilla Progressive Movement to the Government of Anguilla.[1][2] Her first role in office was as Parliamentary Secretary of Information Technology, Natural Resources, Economic Development and Tourism.[1] The timing meant that she became responsible for developing a strategy for the re-opening of tourism due to COVID-19 in Anguilla.[1][3] At COP26 she spoke on the work of the Blue Anguilla (BANG) Committee, which works to amplify the role of the blue economy in Anguilla.[1][4][5] In July 2022 a new ministry was formed, which Gumbs-Marie leads as Honourable Minister of Sustainability, Innovation and the Environment.[1][6][7] She has spoken out on how sustainability and economic development in Anguilla are intrinsically linked.[8]
Quincia Gumbs-Marie | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Sustainability, Innovation and the Environment | |
| Assumed office July 2022 | |
| Parliamentary Secretary of Information Technology, Natural Resources, Economic Development and Tourism | |
| In office June 2020 – July 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Anguilla Progressive Movement |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "The Honourable Minister Quincia Gumbs-Marie". 6th Caribbean Infrastructure Forum. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ "Anguilla Elections 2020 - Details". elections.gov.ai. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ Davis, Dawn A. (2020-12-07). "COVID-Free Anguilla Welcomes Visitors". Caribbean Today. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ "Anguilla Joins U.K.'s 'Blue Belt' Initiative | Travel Agent Central". 2023-03-11. Archived from the original on 2023-03-11. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ Director, R. T. C. (2021-11-05). "Radio Turks & Caicos - TCI Delegation attends COP26". www.rtc89fm.com. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ "Ministry of Sustainability, Innovation & the Environment". www.gov.ai. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ Publications, Europa (2022-08-05). The International Directory of Government 2022. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-80068-5.
- ^ Opsman (2021-09-28). "National Youth Week address presented by Quincia Gumbs". The Daily Herald. Retrieved 2023-03-11.