Allen Chastanet
Prime Minister of Saint Lucia from 2016 to 2021
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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]
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Neville Cenac
Allen Chastanet | |
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Chastanet in 2017 | |
| 8th 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 | |
| Assumed office 30 July 2021 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Philip J. Pierre |
| Preceded by | Philip J. Pierre |
| 11th Minister of Finance | |
| In office 14 June 2016 – 28 July 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Himself |
| Preceded by | Kenny Anthony |
| Succeeded by | Philip J. Pierre |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 6 June 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Arsene James |
| Constituency | Micoud South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Allen Michael Chastanet 20 November 1960 |
| Party | United Workers Party |
| Spouse | Raquel DuBoulay |
| Parent | Michael Chastanet |
| Alma mater | Bishop's University American University |
Education
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 M.Sc. degree from American University.[5][6]
Business career
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]
Political career
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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. On 30 July 2021, Chastanet was appointed as Leader of the Opposition.[15] His party fell to just 1 seat in the 2025 general election.
Political positions
In April 2022, Chastanet stated his support for Saint Lucia to become a republic.[16]
