Saint Lucia has officially named the 17 returning officers who will oversee voting across the island’s constituencies in the December 1 general election.
The appointments, published in an extraordinary issue of the Saint Lucia Government Gazette, were made by the Electoral Commission in accordance with Section 29 of the Elections Act.
Among those appointed are Jean Morille for Gros Islet, Marva Daniel for Babonneau and Jonathan H. Emmanuel for Castries North.
The Castries area will also see Winston Phulgence (East), Juliana Prospere (Central), Irwin Jean (South) and Brenda Calixte (South/East) taking up the mantle.
Other returning officers:
- Mark Thomas – Anse La Raye/Canaries
- Dominique Prospere – Soufriere
- Marietta Fontenard – Choiseul
- Francisca Saturina Louisy – Laborie
- Karen Tobierre – Vieux Fort South
- Lucretia Poleon – Vieux Fort North
- Pius Bastien – Micoud South
- Secodina Alcee – Micoud North
- Brenda Paul – Dennery South
- Patrick Freeman – Dennery North
The Commission also confirmed Zilta George-Leslie and Michael Flood as commissioners, with Maureen John-Xavier appointed chairperson.
Nomination Day is set for November 21.
Prospective candidates must submit nomination papers endorsed by at least six registered electors. Each submission must include the nominee’s signed consent, a $500 cash deposit and a recent colour passport photograph.
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