Shadow Minister for Community, Cultural Affairs and Race Relations

Email: gspencefarmer@ubp.bm

Home Telephone: 292-3945

Polling Station: Paget Primary School

Gina Spence-Farmer is a well-known community activist who has become the voice of the grassroots in Bermuda. She is the founder and CEO of Gina Spence Productions in Christ and was recently honored by Her Majesty the Queen in the Queen's Birthday Honour's list for her youth street festivals, drama productions and extensive prison outreach programmes.

Born and raised in Khyber Pass, Warwick, Gina attended the Purvis and Warwick Secondary schools, and was employed as a postal worker for 15 years. She is graduate of Kingdom University and has a certificate in Ministry and Effective Communications. Currently she is pursuing certification in Art's Administration and Performing Art's at New York University. As a member of Better Covenant Christian Fellowship and the Vice President of Bermuda Spirit 1230 radio station, Gina keeps herself busy and is actively involved in the community. Last but not least, she is happily married to Charles Farmer, the proud the mother of three girls, and blessed with a 5-year old grandson.

Mrs. Spence-Farmer's achievements include recognition from Friswells Hill United for her community work with young people, Special Recognition from the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Woman of the Year Nominee in 2003 and appointments to both the Bermuda Arts Council and the Human Rights Commission. Mrs. Spence-Farmer was appointed to the Senate in November 2006 and currently serves as Shadow Minister of Youth, Community & Cultural Affairs.

Gina describes herself as a lady in politics who cared enough to get involved in order to make a difference. She has a strong compassion for people and wants to help those who do not have a voice such as single parents, under-privileged families and troubled youth.

Did you know...

Gina loves cooking and is often called upon during the Spence's annual Family Day to cook one of her delicious meals which include spinach & rice casserole, fried chicken, peas & rice and potato salad.

A Plan for Warwick North East

* Ensuring that the residents in Warwick have a safe and healthy environment to live in.

* Working to reduce traffic congestion and anti-social behavior in our young people and to ensure a Police presence during school hours at pedestrian crossings.

* Continuing to lobby for a stronger police presence in neighborhoods that have gang and drug activity.

* To support the Police Service and be a voice for Law and Order.

* To highlight and celebrate the positive youth and community organisations in Warwick.

* To work with community neighbourhoods to put up safety signs where children play.

* To educate seniors on health care, pensions and housing.