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Philip Pierre
Prime Minister of Saint Lucia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Philip J. Pierre MP | |
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![]() 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 ā 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 (1954-09-18) 18 September 1954 (age 69) Castries, St. Lucia[source?] |
Political party | Saint Lucia Labour Party |
Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
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