Worrel Sanford

Worrel Sanford is a Dominican politician and medical doctor.

Biography

Worrel Sanford is Kalinago.[1] He is a Cuban-trained dermatologist.[2] He is married and has a son.[3]

In the 1990 general election, Sanford was elected to represent the Salybia constituency in the House of Assembly, which contains the Kalinago Territory.[4][5] He ran on the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) ticket. He resigned from office in 1993.[6] He was succeeded in a December 1993 by-election by Francois Barrie.[7]

Sanford left the DLP.[3] By March 2019, it was speculated that Worrel Sanford would contest the Salybia constituency again with the opposition United Workers' Party (UWP).[5] He announced his candidacy with the UWP in April 2019.[6] On 16 August, Sanford withdrew his candidacy.[8] He cited family matters as the reason for the decision. The UWP selected Anette Sanford to replace him as candidate.[9] Worrel Sanford endorsed her candidacy.[10] Anette Sanford was defeated in the 2019 general election by DLP candidate Cozier Frederick.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Dr. Sanford's re-entry into politics not without challenges – Salybia Constituency Association". Dominica News Online. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Thirty-five years of Cuban scholarships for Dominicans". Dominica News Online. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Yes, Sanford says". The Sun Dominica. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  4. ^ "1990 General Election Results". Electoral Office. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  5. ^ a b "UWP to name candidate for Salybia Constituency soon". Dominica News Online. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Dr. Worrel Sanford joins UWP election team". Dominica News Online. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  7. ^ "1993 By-Election Results". Electoral Office. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  8. ^ "Kalinago Territory: Trouble in political camps". Dominica News Online. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  9. ^ "UWP selects candidate to replace Dr. Worrel Sanford in Salybia Constituency". Dominica News Online. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  10. ^ "Anette is going to be a better candidate – former UWP candidate, Dr. Worrel Sanford". Dominica News Online. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  11. ^ "2019 General Elections Results". Electoral Office. Retrieved 18 September 2025.


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