Arthur Nibbs
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Arthur Nibbs is a politician from Antigua and Barbuda
. He represents the Antigua Labour Party
in the Antiguan Senate
. Born in Barbuda, he was educated at the Holy Trinity School and the Antigua Grammar School.
in 1977, but was returned in the 1979 polls. He was a member of the delegation which took part in the 1980 talks with Sir Stanley Arthur, the UK Government Representative in the Caribbean, at Lancaster House
on independence for Antigua and Barbuda. His mandate was to argue against a joint state between the two islands.
In 1988, Nibbs founded the Barbuda Independence Movement
.
Nibbs has served as Chairman of the Barbuda Council between 1985–1989, 1997–1999 and 1999-2000. He has also served two terms in the Senate, and when he stood for the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda
in 2004 was the subject of a tied vote. Both he and his opponent from the Barbuda People's Movement
(an ally of United Progressive Party
) each received 400 votes. and the Barbuda People's Movement for Change (an ally of the Antigua Labour Party). A bye-election was held on April 20 in which Trevor Walker of BPM was elected with 408 votes against 394 for Nibbs.
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and a number of smaller islands...
. He represents the Antigua Labour Party
Antigua Labour Party
The Antigua Labour Party is the former ruling political party in Antigua and Barbuda. It has long been led by Lester Bird, who was chairman of the party since 1971, and became Prime Minister and political leader in 1994. The party was founded by Lester's father, V.C. Bird...
in the Antiguan Senate
Senate of Antigua and Barbuda
The Senate is the Upper House of Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda. It consists of 17 members appointed by the Governor General. Ten Members are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, four on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, one on the advice of the Barbuda Council, one resident...
. Born in Barbuda, he was educated at the Holy Trinity School and the Antigua Grammar School.
Political career
He first stood, unsuccessfully, for election to the Barbuda CouncilBarbuda Council
The Barbuda Council is a local authority that manages day-to-day internal affairs on the island of Barbuda. The council administers and regulates agriculture, forestry, public health, public utilities, and roads...
in 1977, but was returned in the 1979 polls. He was a member of the delegation which took part in the 1980 talks with Sir Stanley Arthur, the UK Government Representative in the Caribbean, at Lancaster House
Lancaster House
Lancaster House is a mansion in the St. James's district in the West End of London. It is close to St. James's Palace and much of the site was once part of the palace complex...
on independence for Antigua and Barbuda. His mandate was to argue against a joint state between the two islands.
In 1988, Nibbs founded the Barbuda Independence Movement
Barbuda Independence Movement
The Barbuda Independence Movement was a political party in Antigua and Barbuda. The party was formed in 1988 by Arthur Nibbs. It participated in the 1989 general elections, but received only 71 votes and failed to win a seat. It did not contest another election....
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Nibbs has served as Chairman of the Barbuda Council between 1985–1989, 1997–1999 and 1999-2000. He has also served two terms in the Senate, and when he stood for the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda
House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda
The House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda is the lower chamber of the country's bicameral parliament.The current House of Representatives, formed following elections held on 12 March 2009, has a total of 19 members. 17 members are directly elected to five year terms from single member...
in 2004 was the subject of a tied vote. Both he and his opponent from the Barbuda People's Movement
Barbuda People's Movement
The Barbuda People's Movement is a political party in Antigua and Barbuda allied with the ruling United Progressive Party.-History:The party first contested a general election in 1989, in which they won a single seat. They held the seat in the 1994 and 1999. In the 2004 elections the candidates of...
(an ally of United Progressive Party
United Progressive Party (Antigua and Barbuda)
The United Progressive Party is a political party in Antigua and Barbuda. It is led by Baldwin Spencer, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, and has the majority of seats in the Antiguan House of Representatives.-Foundation:...
) each received 400 votes. and the Barbuda People's Movement for Change (an ally of the Antigua Labour Party). A bye-election was held on April 20 in which Trevor Walker of BPM was elected with 408 votes against 394 for Nibbs.
Non-political career
Outside of the political sphere he worked as an assistant air traffic controller at V C Bird International Airport, and a personnel manager at the K Club. He is also President of the Barbuda Fisherman's Co-operative Society, and a part time fisherman.Political beliefs
- Believes in Caribbean Integration
- Believes in the co-operative movement
- Interested in organic farming