Hubert Hughes
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| Hubert Hughes | |
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| Chief Minister of Anguilla | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 16 February 2010 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | William Alistair Harrison |
| Preceded by | Osbourne Fleming |
| In office 16 March 1994 – 6 March 2000 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Alan Shave Alan Hoole Robert Harris Roger Cousins (Acting) Peter Johnstone |
| Preceded by | Emile Gumbs |
| Succeeded by | Osbourne Fleming |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1933 (age 80–81) |
| Political party | Anguilla United Movement |
Hubert Benjamin Hughes (born 1933) is a politician from Anguilla. He was the island territory's Chief Minister from 16 March 1994 to 6 March 2000 and has held that post again since February 2010.[1]
He has stated his intention to lead the island to separation from the UK. This is despite the fact that European Union assistance funds, and visa-free entry to the US, Canada, EU and islands in the French and Dutch Caribbean such as Saint Martin would stop.[2]
References
- ↑ "New Chief Minister sworn in after Anguilla elections". Caribbean360. 17 February 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2010.
- ↑ http://cananewsonline.com/news/66426-cutting-ties-chief-minister-wants-independence-from-britain.html
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| Preceded by Emile Gumbs |
Chief Minister of Anguilla 1994–2000 |
Succeeded by Osbourne Fleming |
| Preceded by Osbourne Fleming |
Chief Minister of Anguilla 2010–present |
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