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Shawn Edward

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Shawn Edward
Edward in 2020
Member of Parliament for Dennery North
Assumed office
28 November 2011
Minister for Youth Development and Sports
In office
2011–2016
Minister for Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training
Assumed office
5 August 2021[1]
2nd Deputy Political Leader of the Saint Lucia Labour Party
Assumed office
28 September 2019[2]
Personal details
Born
Shawn Edward
Political partySaint Lucia Labour Party

Shawn Edward is a Saint Lucian politician and representative in the House of Assembly for the Constituency of Dennery North for the Saint Lucia Labour Party.[3] Edward also serves as Minister for Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training.[4] Edward won his seat once again at the 2021 Saint Lucian General Election.[3] He is also the 2nd Deputy Political Leader of the Saint Lucia Labour Party.[5] Edward has not lost his seat since his entry in the 2011 Saint Lucian General Election.[6]

Political career

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Edward made his debut in Lucian politics in 2011 winning his seat. From there he went on to be Minister for Youth Development and Sports during the Kenny Anthony led administration.[3] Edward claimed his spot in the 2021 Saint Lucian General Election, where he was later sworn in as Minister for Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training.[4][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Cabinet of Ministers revealed at swearing-in ceremony". St. Lucia Times. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Hilaire, Edward elected SLP Deputy Political Leaders". Loop News. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d "Election 2021 Update: Shawn Avoids Phera-P Completes Dennery Sweep". St. Lucia News From The Voice. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Saint Lucia shows off its Cabinet of Ministers". St. Lucia News From The Voice. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Hilaire, Edward elected SLP Deputy Political Leaders | Loop St. Lucia". Loop News. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  6. ^ "IT'S FINAL: SLP 11, UWP 6 | St. Lucia Voice News". 5 April 2012. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2021.