Mabel Moir James

Mabel Moir-James (1917-2010) was the first woman political minister in Dominica.[1] Moir-James was also active in women's rights movements and founded the Women's Guild in Dominica.[2]

Biography

Before entering politics, Moir-James worked with her husband in a drug-store business.[1]

She became part of the Dominica Labour Party and won a seat for the Western District in the general elections in 1966.[1] In 1967, Dominica received Associated statehood from Britain, and Moir-James became the Minister of Home Affairs.[1] She served in that position from 1967 to 1970.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Honychurch, Lennox Edward. "Moir-James, Mabel (1917- )". Dominica. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "Official Funeral for the Late Mable Moir James, Former Member of the House of Assembly". Dominica News Online. 29 January 2010. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  3. ↑ Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World. 1 (1st ed.). Sage Publications, Inc. 2011. p. 420. ISBN 978-1412976855.
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