Patrick Faber (politician)
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| Patrick Jason Faber | |
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| Member of the Belize House of Representatives for Collet | |
| Assumed office 5 March 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Remijio Montejo |
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| Born | 21 March 1978 Belize City, Belize |
| Nationality | Belizean |
| Political party | United Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Krishna |
| Residence | Belize City, Belize |
| Alma mater | Valdosta State University University of North Florida |
Patrick Jason Faber (born 21 March 1978) is a Belizean politician. Faber was born in Belize City, Belize. He is currently the Minister of Education, Youth Sports and culture he is also the deputy party leader of UDP in Belize.[1][2][3]
Education
Faber received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1998 from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia, as well as a Master's in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida[4] in 2003. He is currently working on a Doctor of Public Administration degree from Valdosta State University.
Political career
Faber has been a member of the United Democratic Party of Belize since he worked as a street campaigner at the age of 14. He has since served as youth director, member of the party's central executive, and candidate for the Belize City Council. In 2010 at the National Convention of the United Democratic party, he was elected overwhelmingly to the role of Party Chairman. He has been involved in Belizean politics for over 20 years
Faber is currently one of the youngest members of the Belizean House of Representatives and the Cabinet of Prime Minister Dean Barrow. According to Belizean media, public confidence in Faber, the Ministry of Education and its restructuring has been positive. Consequently, Sir Colville Young, the governor general of Belize, recently entrusted Faber with also running the Ministry of Youth. Faber has even served occasionally as acting prime minister, being responsible for running the affairs of state, when the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister are out of the country.[5]
Personal life
Faber is married since 2004 to his wife Krishna. Together they have two sons, Krischnan (2005) and Patrick Jr.(2008)
References
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- ↑ http://www.plustvbelize.com/Featured/NewsDetails/tabid/63/ArticleId/2523/PM-Barrow-announces-new-Cabinet.aspx
- ↑ http://udp.org.bz/star-studded-cabinet/
- ↑ http://www.unf.edu/ia/pr/development_communication/fabgrads/Patrick,_Faber.aspx
- ↑ http://www.belize.gov.bz/ct.asp?xItem=1905&ctNode=629&mp=27
 Current Members of the Belize House of Representatives |
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Speaker: Michael Peyrefitte
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| Belize District |
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| Cayo District |
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| Corozal District |
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| Orange Walk District |
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| Stann Creek District |
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| Toledo District |
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