Ellis Webster

Ellis Lorenzo Webster (born 25 March 1963)^[1] is an Anguillan politician and physician. He is the former premier of the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla and current Leader of the Opposition, first elected when he led the Anguilla Progressive Movement to victory in the general election held on 29 June 2020.^[2]

The Honourable Ellis Webster MHA
Ellis Webster in 2021
Leader of the Opposition
Incumbent
Assumed office 5 March 2025
Monarch	Charles III
Premier	Cora Richardson-Hodge
Governor	Julia Crouch
Preceded by	Cora Richardson-Hodge
2nd Premier of Anguilla
In office 30 June 2020 – 27 February 2025
Monarchs	Elizabeth II Charles III
Governor	Tim Foy Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam Julia Crouch
Preceded by	Victor Banks
Succeeded by	Cora Richardson-Hodge
Personal details
Born	Ellis Lorenzo Webster (1963-03-25) 25 March 1963 (age 62) Island Harbour, Anguilla
Political party	Progressive Movement
Education	University of the Virgin Islands Yale School of Medicine

Biography

Webster signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House on 17 September 2022

Webster was born on Island Harbour. Initially he studied dental therapy. In 1986, Webster graduated from University of the Virgin Islands in biology. In 1991, he graduated from Yale University School of Medicine, and specialised in Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Iowa.^[3]

Webster first practised in Florida. Around 2000, he returned to Anguilla.^[3] In 2020, he was elected premier of Anguilla.^[2]

His wife is named Marjorie Webster and they have two children, Rachel and Colin Webster.