The Speaker of the House of Assembly is the presiding officer of the Anguilla House of Assembly, the legislature of the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla. The current Speaker, Tara Carter, was elected Speaker on 11 March 2025.
The Speaker presides over the House's debates, including determining which members may speak. The speaker is also responsible for maintaining order during debate, and may punish members who break the rules of the House. The Speakers remain strictly non-partisan in the exercising of their role.
List of Speakers
NameTerm of officeTook officeLeft officeThe Governor of Anguilla19821985Atlin HarriganAnguilla Villa, Hotell and Visitor Guide - Six Revolutionary Leaders Commemorated on Stamps19851994Leroy Rogers1 April 1999 - Anguilla Local News19942005David Carty12 December 2008 - The Anguillan Newspaper20052010Barbara Webster-Bourne27 February 201011 May 2015Leroy Rogers20152018Terry Harrigan20182020Barbara Webster-Bourne17 July 202029 January 2025Tara Carter11 March 2025Incumbent
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