Marjorie Morton
Marjorie Morton MBE CSM | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor-General for Nevis | |
| Acting 1 September 2017 – 31 August 2018 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Tapley Seaton |
| Premier | Vance Amory Mark Brantley |
| Preceded by | Eustace John |
| Succeeded by | Hyleeta Liburd |
| President of the Nevis Island Assembly | |
| In office 1996–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Spencer Byron[1] |
| Succeeded by | Christine Springette[2] |
Marjorie Morton MBE CSM is a Nevisian public servant who formerly served as the acting Deputy Governor-General for Nevis from 2017 to 2018, and was the President of the Nevis Island Assembly from 1996 to 2011.
Early life and career
Morton was born and grew up in Nevis, and attended schools in Charlestown. She then went on to have a career in education and the civil service, with 28 years served in both sectors by the time of her retirement in 1994.[3]
Political career
In 1996, Morton was elected as President of the Nevis Island Assembly, serving until 2011.[4] On 1 September 2017, Morton was sworn in as acting Deputy Governor-General for Nevis,[5] becoming the first woman to ever hold the position.[6] She left office on 31 August 2018, being succeeded by Hyleeta Liburd.[6]
Personal life
In 1997, Morton's husband died. She has three children.[3]
Morton is an Anglican and holds a diploma in theology.[3]
Awards
- Award of Companion of the Star of Merit (CSM), 2015[3]
- Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), 2022[7]
References
- ^ "The Nevis Statistical Digest" (PDF). Department of Statistics. 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Democracy is alive and well on Nevis, says Premier Parry". Nevis Island Administration. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Profile of Mrs. Marjorie Morton; soon to be sworn in as new Acting Deputy Governor General for Nevis". Nevis Island Administration. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Marjorie Morton ready to serve the country". Saint Kitts and Nevis Observer. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Marjorie Morton to be sworn in as deputy governor-general". Saint Kitts and Nevis Observer. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b "New DGG for Nevis Her Honour Hyleta Liburd accepts position with humility and pride". Nevis Island Administration. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Marjorie Morton on Queen's New Years Honours list". SKN Pulse. 2 January 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2025.