1923 - 2012
Gwendolyn Tonge Educator
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| Birthday |
3rd October, 1923
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| Birthplace |
Seatons Village, Antigua and Barbuda
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| Died |
28th September, 2012
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| Place of Death |
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Occupation |
Educator
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Dame Gwendolyn Tonge, DCN, OH, MBE (3 October 1923 – 28 September 2012) was an Antiguan teacher and home economics expert. After teaching for many years, she became the head of the government Women's Desk, the precursor to the Directorate of Gender Affairs. Appointed as a Senator, she continued to work in the Ministry of the Prime Minister, responsible for policies on women's issues. As Auntie Gwen, she hosted a cooking show Cooking Magic, which began airing on the Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Service (ABS) in the 1960s until her death, the longest running television series in the eastern Caribbean, other than news programs. The recipient of many awards, she was honored with the Order of the British Empire, the Order of Honour of Antigua and Barbuda, Distinguished Order of the Nation.
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