Alister Charlie

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Alister Charlie
MP
Member of the Parliament of Guyana for Region 9 - Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo [1]
Assumed office
2015
Personal details
Born1977or1978(age 45–46)
Political party People's Progressive Party/Civic

Alister Charlie is a Guyanese politician. He is a member of the National Assembly. [2] He is of indigenous descent, specifically of the Wapishana and Macushi. [3] [4] [5]

Controversies

In January 2020, he was charged with perversion of the course of justice and sexual assault. [6]

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References

  1. "Hon. Alister S. Charlie". old.parliament.gov.gy. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  2. "Hon. Alister S. Charlie". parliament.gov.gy. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. "Breaking the glass ceiling". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  4. "PPP/C names 33 MPs, Datadin on but no Rohee, Chanderpal". Stabroek News. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  5. "New chapter on development". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  6. "Former MP Alister Charlie to be charged". Stabroek News. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2024.