Background
Edwards, Neva Augustina was born on August 30, 1931 in Marigot, Dominica. Daughter of Isaac Bradley and Lorna Adelia (Robin) James.
Edwards, Neva Augustina was born on August 30, 1931 in Marigot, Dominica. Daughter of Isaac Bradley and Lorna Adelia (Robin) James.
Diploma, Antigua State College, 1959. Diploma, University Cambridge, 1966. Diploma in social policy, Coady International Institute, 1982.
Diploma in community education, International Training Institute, 1983.
Primary school teacher, Government of Dominica, 1946-1966; primary school principal, Government of Dominica, 1966-1972; coordinator, Preschool Program, Dominica, 1972-1976; project leader, Methodist Agogic Center, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, 1976-1978; tutor in education, Dominica Teachers College, 1979; manager social work agency, Social Center, Dominica, 1979-1992; Speaker, House of Assembly, Dominica, 1993-1995. Principal delegate Interam. communications of Women, Washington, 1988-1995.
Member of the board Wesley High School, Dominica, 1984-1995, St. Andrews High School, Dominica, 1980-1995. Member Social Workers Association, Council on Aging (executive), Dominica National Council Women (executive 1986-1995), Caribbean Women's Association (president 1992-1995).
Married Laundel Joseph Edwards, November, 25, 1955. Children: Juliet Lewis, Irma, Earl, Clyde.