Philip J. Pierre | |
|---|---|
| Opposition Leader of Saint Lucia | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Dr. Kenny D. Anthony |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip Joseph Pierre Castries, St. Lucia |
| Political party | Saint Lucia Labour Party |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
Philip J. Pierre is a Saint Lucian politician who is the political leader of the Saint Lucia Labour Party and Opposition Leader of Saint Lucia. He has been the parliamentary representative for the Castries East constituency since 1997.[1][2][3] He became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Port Services and Transport in 2011.[4]
Pierre was selected as Leader of the Opposition following SLP losses at the 2016 general election. He was confirmed leader of the Labour Party on 18 June 2016.[1][5]
References
- ^ a b "Hon. Philip J Pierre is leader of the SLP". Loop News. 20 June 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ "Castries East – Electoral District D". Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
- ^ "List of Elected Representatives". Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
- ^ "News Stories December 02nd 2011 - Deputy PM sworn in". HTS Channel 4. 2 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
- ^ "Pierre confirmed as SLP Leader" (Press release). Saint Lucia Labour Party. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.