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Velon John

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Velon Leo John OBE is a Saint Lucian politician who represented the Laborie constituency for the Saint Lucia Labour Party.

John was born 19 April 1942 in Laborie.[1] He has a law degree from University of Ottawa, Canada, and a master's degree from University of Miami.[1]

John was a senator in the Senate of Saint Lucia from 1988 to 1990.[1] He was appointed as Leader of the Opposition from February 1996 to May 1997.[2]

In 2006 he served as the Minister for Labour Relations, Public Service and Co-operatives.[3] He stood down before the general election of 11 December 2006.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Hon. Velon Leo John". archive.stlucia.gov.lc.
  2. ^ "Caribbean Elections | Saint Lucia Leaders of the Opposition". Caribbean Elections. 16 May 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16.
  3. ^ Official Statement, November 9, 2006