Antony Derjacques

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Antony Derjacques is a Seychellois constitutional lawyer and politician currently serving as Minister of Transport of Seychelles since 2020. [1]

Education and career

Antony Derjacques was born in Victoria Hospital, Seychelles. At three months old, his parents moved him to Uganda where they worked at the time. He attended Kilembe School where he was classmate with Danny Faure, Seychelles president. Derjacques returned to Seychelles at the age of eight following the expulsion of all Asian and Seychelles nationals in Uganda by Idi Amin Dada. [2] In Seychelles, Derjacques enrolled in Seychelles College where he earned his A Levels. He earned his law degree from East London University where he met Shelton Jolicoeur with whom he got involved in politics in London. They both became interested in anti-imperialism activism and freeing Nelson Mandela from Robben Island Prison. After graduation, Derjacques practiced law focusing on constitutional issues. [2] He was appointed Minister of Transport of Seychelles by President Wavel Ramkalawan in 2020. [3] [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Minister Derjacques discusses opportunities for the transport sector with diplomats". www.nation.sc (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  2. 1 2 "Getting to know our ministers … Antony Derjacques, Minister for Transport". nation.sc (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  3. ↑ "Transport Minister Antony Derjacques' message on International Day for Women in Maritime ‒ May 18, 2023". www.nation.sc (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  4. ↑ "Government meets with SBC". www.statehouse.gov.sc. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
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