Growing up, Annetta developed new interests like photography and journalism, but none of them could quite compare to the true love of her life, which is the law. 

Law is so important. Not just for lawyers, barristers or attorneys, but Law has such an impact on many other facets of life. It has an influence on how we do policy and governance, how we interact with people and relationships. Law is such an important subject to study and it helps shape you to think critically and do things in a better way.” 

When it came to choosing somewhere to chase her passion, Annetta was bowled over by the support and facilities available at UWL. 

It’s such a lovely, lovely place. I wanted somewhere with great student satisfaction ratings. A lot of schools don’t care about students. I really liked the fact that they had a mock courtroom and an extensive library.”  

It was these experiences that the young lawyer accredits with helping to form her views and shape her as a person. Especially impactful were her lecturers, such as Colin Bob Semple whom, she suggests, believed in her and pushed her to be better beyond the university system. Perhaps, therefore, this explains how Annetta has gone on to become such a successful change-maker.

I really really love Human Rights. To have a comfortable life, you need to protect Human Rights. I love the environment because I live on an island and I’d be the first person to be vulnerable when climate change takes effect. You have to ask, what do you care about?” 

After graduating, Annetta decided to do the Bar Course which she completed during the global pandemic. She continued working in feminist activism and advocacy, enjoying the opportunities these spaces offered to her, and continued the job in Antigua by working as a storyteller for Intersect, a feminist community service. 

She also helped to manage a project alongside the Death Penalty Project UK, campaigning for the abolition of the death penalty in the Eastern Caribbean and Barbados. This is an issue that’s incredibly close to Annetta’s heart. 

We are funded by the EU and are trying to work towards the abolition of the death penalty. Human rights issues are really close to me; I think about them all the time. I’m so happy and blessed to be working in the field that I do, and with the people that I do.”  

Annetta currently serves as Crown Counsel II in the Attorney General’s Chambers, where she provides legal advice, representation, and support on government initiatives, particularly in human rights, commercial law, and policy development. She actively collaborates with the Directorate of Gender Affairs and serves on advisory committees focused on gender, environment, and social inclusion. Through her involvement with Intersect Antigua and the Black Feminist Fund, Annetta amplifies LGBTQ+ issues and champions feminist narratives across the Caribbean. Four months ago, she represented Antigua and Barbuda at the Human Rights Council during the interactive dialogue on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), underscoring the country’s commitment to tackling economic and exploitative violence despite the unique challenges faced by small island states.