Allen Chastanet | |
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Prime Minister of Saint Lucia | |
In office 7 June 2016 –28 July 2021 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governors General | Pearlette Louisy Neville Cenac |
Preceded by | Kenny Anthony |
Succeeded by | Philip J. Pierre |
Leader of the Opposition of Saint Lucia | |
Assumed office 28 July 2021 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Preceded by | Philip J. Pierre |
In office 28 July 2013 –6 June 2016 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Stephenson King |
Succeeded by | Kenny Anthony |
Member of Parliament for Micoud South | |
Assumed office 7 June 2016 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Allen Michael Chastanet 20 November 1960 Martinique [1] |
Political party | United Workers Party |
Spouse | Raquel DuBoulay |
Parent | Michael Chastanet |
Alma mater | Bishop's University American University |
Allen Michael Chastanet (born 20 November 1960 [2] ) is a Saint Lucian businessman and politician who served as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia from 2016 to 2021. [3] He is currently the Leader of the Opposition of Saint Lucia and the political leader of the United Workers Party as well as the parliamentary representative for Micoud South constituency. [4]
In 1979,Chastanet graduated from high school at Stanstead College in Stanstead,Quebec. He holds a B.A. degree from Bishop's University and an MSc degree from American University. [5] [6]
Chastanet worked as vice president of marketing and sales for Air Jamaica. [5] He is the managing director of the Coco Palm Hotel in Rodney Bay. [7]
Chastanet was Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation and a member of the Saint Lucian Senate from 2006 to 2011. [5] Chastanet unsuccessfully ran for a parliament seat for Soufriere Constituency in the 2011 general election. [8] [9] In 2013,he was elected leader of the opposition United Workers Party. [10] Chastanet won the parliament seat for Micoud South constituency in the 2016 general election. [11] He was sworn in as Prime Minister on 7 June 2016. [12] He held the additional portfolios of Minister of Finance,Economic Growth,Job Creation,External Affairs and the Public Service. [13]
On 26 July 2021,Chastanet and his political party United Workers Party were not successful in the 2021 Saint Lucian general election [14] after they were defeated by the Saint Lucia Labour Party by a landslide.
In April 2022,Chastanet stated his support for Saint Lucia to become a republic. [15]
Chastanet is the son of businessman Michael Chastanet. [16] Allen Chastanet is married to attorney-at-law Raquel DuBoulay-Chastanet. They have two children. [17] [18] [12]