Honourable Dr. Orando Brewster is the Minister of Housing, Informal Human Settlement, Youth and Sports of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the elected Parliamentary representative for Central Leeward.
Dr. Brewster is a proud son of Layou, where his values of service, humility, and community were nurtured. He started his primary education at the Leeward District Seventh Day Adventist School then later completed his primary education at the Layou Government School. After securing his place at the St. Vincent Grammar School he later furthered his studies at the St. Vincent Community College. He taught for some years then later he pursued his passion for medicine, completing his Doctor of Medicine (MD) at All Saints University School of Medicine.
Driven by a desire to serve people beyond the clinic, he entered active politics in 2020 and successfully contested the Central Leeward seat under the Unity Labour Party banner. Upon entering Parliament, he was appointed Minister of National Mobilisation, Social Development, Family, Gender Affairs, Youth, Housing and Informal Human Settlement. In July 2024, he was reassigned to his current portfolio, where his leadership focuses on improving access to affordable housing, empowering young people, enhancing sports development, and addressing informal settlements across the country.
As Minister, Dr. Brewster has overseen the construction of homes for families in need, supported youth entrepreneurship, revitalized sporting facilities, and backed community programmes that uplift the most vulnerable. On the regional stage, he represents St. Vincent and the Grenadines in youth and housing forums, lending his voice to the issues of sustainable development and the advancement of Small Island Developing States.
Beyond his ministerial duties, Dr. Brewster is a devoted family man and practising Christian. Known for his integrity, dedication, and approachable leadership style, he continues to inspire the next generation to pursue education, discipline, and service to community.
While at National Mobilisation, Dr. Brewster spearheaded several transformative initiatives. He modernized and digitized social welfare by ensuring that recipients received their benefits directly through the banking system, ending long waiting lines. He initiated the Men Empowerment Program (MEND) to provide mentorship and support for men across SVG. Recognizing the need for equity in access, he decentralized the ministry’s services by opening eight district offices, making support more accessible to people in rural communities.
Dr. Brewster also strongly advocated for young people. He was instrumental in securing two salary increases for participants in the YES programme and pioneered opportunities for persons with disabilities to join the workforce through YES. Additionally, he ensured that uncertified young people placed in the YES programme were guided into training where they could gain certification, especially through the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ).
As Minister, Dr. Brewster has overseen the construction of homes for families in need, supported youth entrepreneurship, revitalized sporting facilities, and championed community programmes that uplift the most vulnerable. On the regional stage, he represents St. Vincent and the Grenadines in youth and housing forums, lending his voice to the issues of sustainable development and the advancement of Small Island Developing States.
Beyond his ministerial duties, Dr. Brewster is a devoted family man and practising Christian. Known for his integrity, dedication, and approachable leadership style, he continues to inspire the next generation to pursue education, discipline, and service to community.
Delivering for Central Leeward
- Housing Development: Advanced the construction of modern homes for families, with a focus on affordability and resilience.
- Youth Empowerment: Supported training, scholarships, entrepreneurship programmes, and opportunities through the YES programme.
- Sports Facilities: Upgraded and expanded sporting facilities in Layou and surrounding communities to give athletes proper spaces to excel.
- Community Outreach: Regular presence in villages across Central Leeward, ensuring residents are heard and their concerns addressed.
- Support for Informal Settlements: Guided efforts to provide safer living conditions and long-term housing solutions.
Vision for Central Leeward
- Stronger Communities: Continue upgrading housing and community infrastructure to ensure safe and secure living for all.
- Youth Opportunities: Expand entrepreneurship, skills training, and sports initiatives that keep young people engaged and empowered.
- Modern Sports Development: Develop Central Leeward as a hub for athletics and community sporting excellence.
- Housing for All: Roll out more affordable housing units, while addressing the challenges of informal settlements with dignity and care.
- Inclusive Growth: Ensure that every resident, from Barrouallie to Buccament and beyond, feels included in the progress of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.