Edmond Mansoor is an Antiguan and Barbudan politician and physician.[1] He is the former senate president of the Upper House of Parliament in Antigua and Barbuda.[2] He has also served as the Minister of State and Minister of Communication and Telecommunications.[3]

Edmond Mansoor
President of the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda
In office
26 March 2004 – 5 January 2005
Preceded byMillicent Percival
Succeeded byHazelyn Francis
Member of Senate of Antigua and Barbuda
In office
5 January 2005 – 16 May 2014
Minister of State in the Office of The Prime Minister
In office
16 March 2009 – 12 June 2014
Personal details
Political partyAntigua and Barbuda Labour Party (since 2024)
United Progressive Party (until 2024)

Senate career (2004-2014)

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Mansoor was appointed to the Antiguan and Barbudan Senate in 2004 by Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer. Mansoor served as President of the Upper House of Parliament in Antigua and Barbuda between 26 March 2004 to 5 January 2005 after which he was appointed Minister of State. In 2005, he was appointed a Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, charged with Broadcasting, Information and Telecommunications.[4] He served as Minister of State till June 2014.[5]

Post-Senate (2014-)

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On 25 August 2024, Mansoor resigned from his executive role in the United Progressive Party.[6][7] On 7 September 2024, he announced he joined the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Editorial: A new chapter in e-books". Antigua Observer Newspaper. 2017-06-10. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  2. ^ "The High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda. Tourism, travel, business, politics, finance and investments". 2008-05-14. Archived from the original on 14 May 2008. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  3. ^ "SKNVibes | Antigua And Barbuda Implements E-Grip Project". www.sknvibes.com. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  4. ^ "Michael William-Paul Opening night Speaker - Antigua & Barbuda St. John's - ICT Fest". Michael William Paul. 2013-01-14. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  5. ^ "SKNVibes | Papua New Guinea's Mining Provinces To Benefit From Digicel And Government Partnership". www.sknvibes.com. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  6. ^ "Dr Edmond Mansoor Reportedly Resigns from Executive Role in UPP". Antigua News Room. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  7. ^ "RESIGNATION LETTER: Dr. Mansoor exited UPP over failed leadership of Chairperson and Political Leader Et Al". Antigua News Room. 2024-09-07. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  8. ^ "Dr. Edmond Mansoor joins the ruling ABLP". Antigua News Room. 2024-09-07. Retrieved 2024-09-07.