Andre Haughton is a Jamaican economist and politician.

Haughton was raised in Mount Salem, Saint James Parish, and attended Cornwall College before earning his master's degree in economics at the University of the West Indies, Mona.[1] Haughton taught at UWI for two years, then began doctoral studies at the University of Essex, funded by the British Commonwealth Scholarship.[1] Upon completing his doctoral degree, Haughton resumed teaching at UWI.[2] He was later appointed a member of the board for the Students’ Loan Bureau.[3]

In January 2019, Haughton accepted a nomination as People's National Party parliamentary candidate for Saint James West Central.[4][5] On 14 April 2019, Haughton was appointed to the Senate of Jamaica to replace Noel Sloley.[6][7] Haughton was sworn into office as a senator on 26 April 2019.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 Henry, Okoye (13 November 2018). "Mt Salem proud of Dr Andre Haughton". Jamaica Star. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  2. ↑ "Haughton anxious to start new role as senator". The Gleaner. 15 April 2019. Archived from the original on 18 April 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019. Alt URL
  3. ↑ "No conflict of interest, Haughton declares". The Gleaner. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  4. ↑ "PNP introduces five new standard bearers in western Jamaica". Jamaica Observer. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  5. ↑ "PNP unveils five candidates for western Jamaica". Loop Jamaica. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  6. ↑ Scott, Romario (14 April 2019). "Phillips selects Andre Haughton for Senate; reselects Crawford". The Gleaner. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  7. ↑ "Crawford headed back to the Senate". Loop Jamaica. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  8. ↑ "We need more people like Crawford – Wehby". The Gleaner. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
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