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What government does Saint Lucia have?
Parliamentary system
Constitutional monarchy
Saint Lucia/Government
Who is in charge of Saint Lucia?
Executive branch
| Office | Name | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II | 22 February 1979 |
| Governor-General | Neville Cenac | 12 January 2018 |
| Prime Minister | Philip Pierre | 28 July 2021 |
Who was St Lucia’s first governor?
Sir Allen Montgomery Lewis, QC
The first Governor-General is Sir Allen Montgomery Lewis, QC, a St.
What is the official name of Saint Lucia?
The island was previously called Iyonola, the name given to the island by the native Arawaks, and later Hewanorra, the name given by the native Caribs, two separate Amerindian peoples….
| Saint Lucia | |
|---|---|
| Capital and largest city | Castries 13°53′00″N 60°58′00″WCoordinates: 13°53′00″N 60°58′00″W |
| Official languages | English |
Who is the leader of St Lucia?
Philip J. PierreSince 2021
Saint Lucia/Prime minister
Which country owns St Lucia?
British Commonwealth
Along with the other Windward Islands, St. Lucia became a federated state associated with the United Kingdom in 1967. Although it achieved independence in 1979, St. Lucia remains a member of the British Commonwealth.
How did St Lucia get its name?
One of just two countries in the world to be named after a woman (Ireland was named after the Celtic goddess of fertility Eire). St Lucia was named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse.
Who owned St Lucia?
Along with the other Windward Islands, St. Lucia became a federated state associated with the United Kingdom in 1967. Although it achieved independence in 1979, St. Lucia remains a member of the British Commonwealth.
Who is Allen Chastanet?
Allen M. Chastanet is a Saint Lucian businessman, politician, and current Prime Minister. He was Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation and a member of the Saint Lucian Senate from 2006 to 2011. He is a former vice president of marketing and sales for Air Jamaica.