Mabel Moir James

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
  1. Honychurch, Lennox Edward. "Moir-James, Mabel (1917– )". Dominica. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. 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. 1 (1st ed.). Sage Publications, Inc. 2011. p. 420. ISBN 978-1412976855.

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