BREAKING: Clerk of the National Assembly Resigns

UPDATE

The longest serving Clerk of the National Assembly since independence in 1981 has tendered his resignation from parliament.  Sixty-two-year-old Eddie Webster served two years as a senator, between 2008 and 2010, before being appointed Clerk of the National Assembly.  Webster, a native of Dangriga, has served in that capacity for the past fourteen years.  But tonight, News Five has confirmed that Webster is demitting office at the end of June.  We understand that his relationship with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Valerie Woods, was oftentimes contentious.  Webster’s recent notice of departure was delivered to Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie who has forwarded the letter to the Governor General. News Five attempted to get a comment from the Speaker of the House, but our calls have gone unanswered.

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News Five has confirmed that the Clerk of the National Assembly, Eddie Webster, has tendered his resignation. The specific date when he did so is not confirmed. News Five has learned that Webster’s resignation takes effect on June 30th.

Webster has been the Clerk of the National Assembly since 2010.

We have been informed that Webster’s resignation was due to a contentious relationship with the Speaker of the House.

This is a developing story.

This story was updated at 6:24 p.m. 6/19/2024