Lester Bird

ModernPoliticianAntigua and Barbuda1938 — ?

Son of Vere Bird, prime minister for a decade.

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Quick Facts

Born

1938

Country

Antigua and Barbuda

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score48.0

Lester Bird — Complete Timeline

1994 AD

Election as Prime Minister of Antigua and BarbudaPolitical Action◆ Major

Lester Bird led the Antigua Labour Party to victory in the 1994 general election, succeeding his father, Vere Bird, as Prime Minister. He served from March 9, 1994, to March 24, 2004.

ElectionPrime MinisterAntigua and Barbuda

Impact: nationalconstructive

1995 AD

Privatization of Antigua and Barbuda's State AssetsReform

Lester Bird's government pursued a policy of privatization, selling state-owned enterprises including the Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Service and the Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank. This was part of structural adjustment programs with the IMF.

PrivatizationEconomic ReformIMF

Impact: national

2004 AD

Defeat in the 2004 General ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Lester Bird's Antigua Labour Party lost the 2004 general election to the United Progressive Party led by Baldwin Spencer. This ended his ten-year tenure as Prime Minister and marked a shift in the country's political landscape.

Election DefeatPolitical TransitionAntigua and Barbuda

Impact: national