Alva Baptiste | |
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14th and 16th Minister for External Affairs | |
Assumed office 5 August 2021 [1] | |
Prime Minister | Philip J. Pierre |
Preceded by | Allen Chastanet |
In office 30 November 2011 –7 June 2016 | |
Prime Minister | Kenny Anthony |
Preceded by | Rufus Bousquet |
Succeeded by | Allen Chastanet |
Member of Parliament for Laborie | |
Assumed office 11 December 2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Alva Romanus Baptiste [2] |
Political party | Saint Lucia Labour Party |
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