Arsene James
Encyclopedia
Born October 30 1944, Arsene James is a Saint Lucia
n politician
and former Leader of the Opposition
. He represents the Micoud South constituency for the United Workers' Party. James became Opposition Leader when UWP leader Morella Joseph
did not win her seat, in the December 2001 elections
.
He is currently the Minister for Education and Culture, having served in that position since the government of Prime Minister John Compton
was sworn in on 19 December 2006.
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 620 km2 and has an...
n politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and former Leader of the Opposition
Opposition (parliamentary)
Parliamentary opposition is a form of political opposition to a designated government, particularly in a Westminster-based parliamentary system. Note that this article uses the term government as it is used in Parliamentary systems, i.e. meaning the administration or the cabinet rather than the state...
. He represents the Micoud South constituency for the United Workers' Party. James became Opposition Leader when UWP leader Morella Joseph
Morella Joseph
Dr. Morella Joseph is a politician in the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia and was reportedly the first woman in its history to become president of a political party. After the unexpected resignation of Vaughan Lewis, Joseph was elected to the position in October, 2000 and became the leader...
did not win her seat, in the December 2001 elections
Elections in Saint Lucia
Elections in Saint Lucia gives information on election and election results in Saint Lucia.Saint Lucia elects on national level a legislature. The Legislature has two chambers. The House of Assembly has 17 members, elected for a five year term in single-seat constituencies...
.
He is currently the Minister for Education and Culture, having served in that position since the government of Prime Minister John Compton
John Compton
Sir John George Melvin Compton, KBE, PC was the first, fifth and eighth Prime Minister of Saint Lucia in 1979, from 1982 to 1996, and from 2006 until his death. Compton, who previously led Saint Lucia under British rule from 1964 to 1979, was the country's first leader when it became independent...
was sworn in on 19 December 2006.