Leona Marlin-Romeo
Leona M. Marlin-Romeo (born 3 July 1973) is a Sint Maarten politician who served as Prime Minister of Sint Maarten from 2018 to 2019.[3][4][5] She previously served as a Member of Parliament from 2014 to 2016.[6]
Leona Marlin-Romeo | |
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5th Prime Minister of Sint Maarten | |
In office 15 January 2018 – 10 October 2019 | |
Monarch | Willem-Alexander |
Governor | Eugene Holiday |
Preceded by | Rafael Boasman |
Succeeded by | Wycliffe Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | Sint Maarten | 3 July 1973
Political party | United Democrats (2018–present)[1][2] |
Other political affiliations |
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Spouse(s) | Richard Marlin |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Amsterdam Adelphi University |
Early life
Leona Marlin-Romeo was born on 3 July 1973 on Sint Maarten to Marius Romeo and Marilyn Thomas. As a child Marlin-Romeo attended the Methodist Agogic Center (MAC) in Sint Maarten. She briefly attended St. Maarten Academy before transferring to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia. She graduated from Adelphi University in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a minor in French. She continued her education at the University of Amsterdam where she graduated with a master's degree in International Relations. In 2005, Marlin-Romeo returned to Sint Maarten, and began working as the Head of the Civil Registry Department.[7][8]
Personal life
Marlin-Romeo has been married to Richard Marlin since 1997, the couple have two children.[7][9]
References
- "UP and DP merge as 'United Democrats'". The Daily Herald. 5 January 2018. Archived from the original on 19 August 2019.
- "MPs, former ministers on United Democrats slate". The Daily Herald. 5 January 2018. Archived from the original on 19 August 2019.
- "Smith appointed Prime Minister". The Daily Herald. 11 October 2019. Archived from the original on 17 October 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- "Leona new prime minister, ministers take oath Mon". The Daily Herald. 12 January 2018. Archived from the original on 19 August 2019.
- "New Interim Council of Ministers sworn-in headed by Prime Minister Leona Marlin-Romeo". Soualiga Newsday. 15 January 2018.
- "Verklaring ingevolge artikel 53 Landsverordering Registratie en Financien Politieke Partijen" (in Dutch). Electoral Council of Sint Maarten. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "Bio - Leona Marlin-Romeo". SXM Elections. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "Leona Marlin, Dr. Lloyd Richardson go 'forward together' with 'winning team'" (PDF). The DailyHerald. 16 August 2010. pp. 1, 5.
- "Toastmasters Clubs to host Area Debate" (PDF). The Daily Herald. 23 May 2013. p. 10.