Lloyd J. Richardson

The Honourable
Lloyd Richardson
President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten
In office
1 December 2014 – 12 October 2015
Preceded by Sarah Wescot-Williams
Succeeded by Sarah Wescot-Williams
Personal details
Born Lloyd Josiah Richardson
(1950-05-11) May 11, 1950
St. Nicholas, Aruba
Nationality Dutch
Political party United People's Party
Spouse(s) Dianne Forde (since 1983)
Alma mater University of the Southern Caribbean
Andrews University
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Occupation Politician
Physician

Lloyd Josiah Richardson (born 11 May 1950) is a Sint Maarten politician of the United People's Party (UPP).[1] He has been a member of Parliament since 10 October 2010,[2] serving as President of Parliament from 1 December 2014[3] to 12 October 2015.[4][5]

History

Richardson was born on 11 May 1950 on Aruba to Josier A. Richardson and Barbara Richardson (née Alexander).[6] As a child Richardson attended Irene Primary school in San Nicholas, Aruba. He received his associate degree in Liberal Arts at the University of the Southern Caribbean in Maracas Valley, Trinidad, his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan and his M.D. degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, in 1979.[7]

In 1981, Richardson moved to Sint Maarten, and began working for Sint Maarten's leading healthcare provider SZV Social & Health Insurances as the first control physician. He held this position until his retirement in 2010.

In 2008 he received the Excellence Award for his role in the realisation of the local drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre Turning Point, an award given out annually by Philipsburg Mutual Improvement Association (PMIA).[8] In 2014 the University of the Southern Caribbean awarded Richardson their Alumni Humanitarian Award.[9]

Richardson has been married to Dianne Forde since 1983, the couple has three children.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "MP Lloyd Richardson leaves NA, plans to run with UP in elections". The Daily Herald. 27 January 2014. Archived from the original on February 8, 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  2. ↑ Singh, Alita (11 October 2010). "Arrindell elected president of first parliament of St. Maarten". The Daily Herald. p. 4. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  3. ↑ Cyrillien, Steven (1 December 2014). "MP Dr. Lloyd Richardson voted in as President of Parliament". sxmislandtime.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "Lloyd makes available his Parliament Chair position". The Daily Herald. 14 October 2015. p. 3.
  5. ↑ "President of Parliament Dr. Lloyd Richardson makes position available". 721 News. 13 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "Death Announcement: Josier Aramieter Richardson". smn-news.com. 10 July 2014. Archived from the original on March 13, 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  7. 1 2 "#4 Dr. Lloyd Richardson". upparty.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  8. ↑ "Dr. Lloyd Richardson recipient of PMIA Excellence Award". The Daily Herald. 6 October 2008. Archived from the original on October 9, 2008. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  9. ↑ "2014 Alumni Awards". usc.edu.tt. Archived from the original on March 15, 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.


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