Allyson Maynard Gibson | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Maynard Gibson at the ITU Telecom World 2016 | |
| Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs of The Bahamas | |
| In office 10 May 2012 – May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Delaney |
| Succeeded by | Carl Bethel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Zoe Camille Allyson Maynard 11 January 1957 Nassau, Bahamas |
| Spouse | Maxwell E. Gibson |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Meta Davis Cumberbatch (maternal grandmother) Georgianna Kathleen Symonette (paternal grandmother) |
| Alma mater | Barry University London School of Economics Council of Legal Education |
| Occupation | Barrister, politician |
Allyson Maynard Gibson KC (born 11 January 1957)[1] is a Bahamian barrister, politician, and community rights advocate, particularly with regard to laws affecting women and children.[2] From 2012 to 2017 she was the Attorney-General and Minister for Legal Affairs of The Bahamas,[3][4] and leader of government business in the Senate of the Bahamas. From 2002 to 2007, she served as Minister of Financial Services and Investments in the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration.
She is the daughter of former deputy prime minister (1985–92) Clement T. Maynard.[5]
- ^ Calvin Harris, "Behind the scenes on Bahamian documentary, "On the Wings of Men" with Senator Allyson Maynard Gibson", TheBahamasWeekly.com, 1 September 2010.
- ^ Jeffarah Gibson, "Women Shine In A 'Man's World'", Tribune 242, 23 February 2009.
- ^ "Sen. the Hon. The Hon. Z.C. Allyson Maynard Gibson", Government of the Bahamas.
- ^ "Industry News – Bahamas Government: Executive Team", The Bahamas Advantage, 11 May 2012,
- ^ "FORA.tv Speaker - Allyson Maynard Gibson"[usurped], FORA.tv.