Velon John Explained

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.

John was a senator in the Senate of Saint Lucia from 1988 to 1990. 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

1. Web site: Hon. Velon Leo John . archive.stlucia.gov.lc.
2. Web site: Caribbean Elections Saint Lucia Leaders of the Opposition . Caribbean Elections . 16 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220516152409/http://caribbeanelections.com/knowledge/biography/leaders/lc_leaders/lc_opposition_leaders.asp . 2022-05-16 .
3. http://www.stlucia.gov.lc/addresses_and_speeches/velon_john/statement_by_hon_velon_john_on_the_sandals_affair.htm Official Statement, November 9, 2006