Philip Pierre
Philip Joseph Pierre[5] (born 18 September[6] 1954[7]) is a Saint Lucian politician. He became the ninth Prime Minister of Saint Lucia on 28 July 2021. He has been the political leader of the Saint Lucia Labour Party since 18 June 2016.
Philip J. Pierre | |
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.png) Pierre in 2020 | |
| 9th Prime Minister of Saint Lucia | |
| Assumed office 28 July 2021[1] | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governor-General | Neville Cenac Errol Charles (acting) |
| Deputy | Ernest Hilaire[2] |
| Preceded by | Allen Chastanet |
| Leader of the Opposition of Saint Lucia | |
| In office 18 June 2016 – 28 July 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Kenny Anthony |
| Succeeded by | Allen Chastanet |
| Member of Parliament for Castries East | |
| Assumed office 24 May 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Romanus Lansiquot[3] |
| Minister for Finance, Economic Development and the Youth Economy | |
| Assumed office 5 August 2021 [4] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip Joseph Pierre 18 September 1954 Castries, St. Lucia[source?] |
| Political party | Saint Lucia Labour Party |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
References
- ↑ "Philip J Pierre to take oath as Prime Minister of St Lucia today". WIC NEWS. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ↑ "Dr. Ernest Hilaire appointed Deputy Prime Minister for St Lucia". CNW Network. 9 January 2022.
- ↑ https://www.sluelectoral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/D-elections-40-years-and-beyond-Castries-East.pdf[bare URL PDF]
- ↑ "Cabinet of Ministers revealed at swearing-in ceremony". St. Lucia Times. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ↑ "Swearing In Ceremony of Prime Minister Philip Joseph Pierre (July 28, 2021)". Saint Lucia Government. 28 July 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22 – via youtube.com.
- ↑ "Wishing our Prime Minister and Political Leader Hon. Philip J. Pierre a happy birthday!". Saint Lucia Labour Party. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ↑ CMC (28 July 2021). "Pierre to be sworn in as new St Lucia Prime Minister". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 28 July 2021.