Leadership & Public Service
Belinda Bidwell
First woman Speaker of parliament
1936–2007Belinda Bidwell moved from teaching into parliamentary service after her nomination to the National Assembly in 2002. She served as deputy speaker before becoming the first woman to lead the chamber in 2006. Her appointment marked a significant step in women’s representation in one of the country’s principal constitutional institutions.
THEIR MARK ON HISTORY
01Became the first woman Speaker in 2006.
02Previously served as deputy speaker after joining the Assembly in 2002.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING01Wikipedia: biographical overview
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