Michael D. Lett
Michael Denis Lett | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Lett in 2012 | |
| Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Grenada | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| In office 2003–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 8, 1938 |
| Died | January 28, 2013 (aged 74) |
| Occupation | Politician, land surveyor |
Michael Denis Lett (December 8, 1938 – January 28, 2013) was a politician from the island of Grenada.[1] He represented the constituency of Saint David in the lower house of the parliament from 2003 until his death, and since 2008 served as that nation's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.[2][3] He was also a Land Surveyor.
Early life and career
Michael Denis Lett was born on December 8, 1938, and was the second of nine children.[1] He attended Presentation Brothers' College.[1]
Before entering politics, Lett worked as a licensed surveyor in the ministries of works and agriculture.[1] After retiring from the public service, he established the surveying firm Lett & Partner, later managed by his son Ivor.[1]
Lett was also active in community and religious organisations, including the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Catholic Men's League.[1] Outside public life, he was involved in cricket and carnival masquerade bands led by Dennis "Away" Lindsay.[1]
Political career
According to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Lett became known nationally for his role in defending public access to La Sagesse Beach in 1973.[1]
Lett entered electoral politics ahead of the 2003 Grenadian general election after being persuaded to contest the St. David constituency for the National Democratic Congress.[1] He won the seat in the election, although the NDC narrowly lost nationally.[1]
He was re-elected in 2008, when the NDC won government, and was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.[1] During his ministerial tenure, he also served as acting prime minister on several occasions.[1]
Political colleagues described Lett as a moderate and conciliatory figure within the NDC.[1]
Personal life
Lett raised his 6 children after the death of his wife, Dawne Lett (née Sylvester).[4]
Death
Lett died in 2013 of prostate cancer at the age of 74.[5] His funeral took place on February 4, 2013, at St. David's Roman Catholic Church, followed by entombment at the family cemetery in St. David.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Depradine, Lincoln (January 30, 2013). "He fought for justice, but promoted peace". Caribupdate Weekly. Retrieved 2022-06-04 – via spiceislander.com.
- ↑ "Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Michael Denis Lett, has Passed away" Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, Government of Grenada, January 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Grenada Agriculture Minister Dies" Archived 2015-07-12 at the Wayback Machine, Caribbean Journal, January 28, 2013.
- 1 2 "Michael Denis Lett". Grenadian Connection. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ "Government Minister Denis Lett dies" Archived 2015-07-12 at the Wayback Machine, Now Grenada, January 28, 2013.
External links
- Campaign bio (2003)