Donna Carter
politician
- January 3, 2018
- 73 years
About Donna Carter
Donna Carter was a politician from Trinidad and Tobago. Born in 1944, Carter died in 2018 at the age of 73.
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60 Seconds Life Story
Donna Carter was a dedicated Trinidadian politician and diplomat who left a lasting mark on her nation's
Donna Carter
1944 – 2018
60 Seconds: Donna Carter's Life Story
A brief overview of the career and service of Trinidadian politician and diplomat Donna Carter.
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Donna Carter was a dedicated Trinidadian politician and diplomat who left a lasting mark on her nation's public life. She first served her country as a member of the Senate. Later, she sought to represent the St Joseph constituency in the House of Representatives during the 2000 election. Although she did not win that seat, she was appointed Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs. In 2003, she accepted a new challenge when she was named High Commissioner to South Africa. She eventually succeeded Carl Francis in this role in 2005 and served until 2008. After leaving her diplomatic post, she resided in Costa Rica for medical treatment. Donna Carter passed away on January 3, 2018, at the age of 73.
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Full Biography
|Donna Carter (c. 1944 – January 2, 2018) was a Trinidadian politician and diplomat.
A member of the People's National Movement, she served as a member of the Senate, then ran for the House of Representatives seat in St Joseph constituency in 2000. She lost and was appointed Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs from 2001 to 2002. In December 2003, Carter was named High Commissioner to South Africa. By November 2004, she had not yet assumed her duties, due to an illness. In January 2005, Carter succeeded acting high commissioner Carl Francis. Upon stepping down from the position in April 2008, Carter remained in Costa Rica, where she was seeking treatment.
Death
The PNM's National Women's League reported on 3 January 2018 that Carter had died in Guácima, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, age 73, most likely from natural causes.
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