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Joseph Parry

b. 1948

Nevis politician

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About Joseph Parry

Born 1948. Joseph Parry is a politician.

Joseph Walcott Parry was born in Cotton Ground, educated in Charlestown Secondary School and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Economics at the University of the West Indies.

Parry served as President of Nevis Cricket association for over ten years, as Nevis representative on the Leeward Islands Cricket Association for six years and represented Leeward Islands Cricket Association on the West Indies Cricket Board of Control.

Personal achievements Joseph Parry spent most of his civil career as a teacher at the Charlestown Secondary School. He became the leader of Nevis Reformation Party in 1992. Following the 1993 elections, he was appointed as Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism in the minority government with People's Action Movement.

Parry was Premier of Nevis from July 2006 to January 2013.

In the 10 July 2006 Island Assembly election, Parry's NRP won three out of five seats, ending the 14-year rule of the Concerned Citizens' Movement (CCM).

Joseph Parry was responsible for establishing the social security office and is considered to be responsible for the Nevis Civil service structure after Nevis' independence in 1983.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Education
University of the West Indies
Positions held
Premier of Nevis
Also known as
Joseph Walcott Parry

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joseph Parry?

Nevis politician

When was Joseph Parry born?

Joseph Parry was born on 2 February 1948 in Cotton Ground.

What is Joseph Parry's occupation?

Joseph Parry is a politician.

What nationality is Joseph Parry?

Joseph Parry's recorded nationality: Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Parry

· Wikidata: Q3564548

· DBpedia: Joseph Parry (politician)

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