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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

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Honychurch, Lennox Edward. "Moir-James, Mabel (1917- )". Dominica. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "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.
^ Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World. Vol. 1 (1st ed.). Sage Publications, Inc. 2011. p. 420. ISBN 978-1412976855.

[:0-1] 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. Vol. 1 (1st ed.). Sage Publications, Inc. 2011. p. 420. ISBN 978-1412976855.

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