Violet Neilson

The Honourable
Violet Neilson
CD MP
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Jamaica
In office
1997–2003
Preceded byCarl Marshall
Succeeded byMichael Peart
Member of the Jamaica House of Representatives
In office
1989–1997
Personal details
Born(1931-07-16)July 16, 1931
Somerton, St. James, Jamaica
DiedJune 7, 2024(2024-06-07) (aged 92)
EducationMico University College
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Violet Neilson (16 July 1931 – 11 June 2024) was a Jamaican politician and teacher. A member of the People's National Party, she was the first female speaker in the House of Representatives and the first female president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS).

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