Ellis Lorenzo Webster is an Anguillian politician and the Political Leader of the Anguilla United Movement (AUM).

Early life and education

Webster was born in Island Harbour, Anguilla, and attended primary and secondary school in Anguilla. He was the recipient of a Government of Anguilla scholarship and studied Dental Therapy. He provided dental care for children in Anguilla for two years, and then attended the University of the Virgin Islands, where he graduated in three years with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (1986).

From there he went to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.There he did a year at Graduate School and obtained a Master of Science degree in Biology.He continued his studies at the Yale University School of Medicine and graduated in l991. He went on to the University of Iowa in the City of Iowa where he did his Residency in Otolaryingology/Head and Neck Surgery.

Career

After he completed his residency he moved to Florida, where he has practiced for over 18 years. While maintaining a busy practice, Dr. Webster has provided ENT care for indigent patients from Florida and Caribbean countries. Also, he has been engaged in Mentoring Programs for elementary and high school students in Florida, leading the society for minority physicians in Palm Beach County, chairing Sections of Otolaryngology and Departments of Surgery at different hospitals, and involved in political campaigns local, state and national in the USA.

Fulfilling a lifelong dream to improve health care in Anguilla, Dr. Webster opened an ENT practice in Anguilla almost five years ago, and continues to provide quality care for Anguillians. He is committed to developing multi-specialty care in Anguilla.

In October 2014, Dr. Ellis L. Webster became the third leader of the Anguilla United Movement (AUM) since its inception in 1979 and contestes the 22 April 2015 general election in District 1.

Despite capturing 38.24% of the valid vote, the AUM failed to win any seats in the 2015 general election.

Personal life

Webster is married to Dr. Marjorie Webster.

ELECTION TIMELINE

Year District Party Votes % votes Result Notes 2015 1 AUM 412 31.55% Lost to Pamalvon Webster (IND)

PHOTO GALLERY

Drs. Ellis and Majorie Webster with President Obama, 10 April 2012 Anguilla United Movement (AUM) 2015 General Election candidates