Cedric Liburd was born in St. Peter's parish, St. Kitts and was educated at St. Peter's Primary School and Basseterre Senior School.

Following a successful 20-year career in the insurance business culminating in his appointment as Clico Agency Manager for St. Kitts-Nevis and Anguilla, Cedric Liburd was elected to Parliament in Labour's 1995, 2000 and 2004 victories.

He has served as Minister of Communications, Works and Public Utilities, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Co-operatives, Lands and Housing and Minister of Housing, Agriculture, Fisheries, and Consumer Affairs.

Throughout his career in politics he has been responsible for many successes including the reconstruction of the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, acting as Chief Negotiator for St. Kitts-Nevis on the OECS telecommunications negotiating team, and helping to dismantle Cable & Wireless' exclusive telecommunication agreement.

For his community involvement and ministerial successes, Cedric Liburd was acclaimed ‘The Action Minister’ and named Man of the Year by the Leeward Times in 1999.

Cedric lives in St. Kitts with his wife and four children.