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John St. Luce
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Sir John St. Luce, KGCN
Former Cabinet Minister, Antigua and Barbuda

John St. Luce is a former Antiguan parliamentarian and Cabinet Minister.

Career

In 1971, St. Luce was appointed to the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda. In 1976, he was elected to the House of Representatives as the member for St. John's City East for the Antigua Labour Party (ALP); and continued to serve in this capacity until 2004. He served as a cabinet minister from 1978 - 2004. He served as Minister of Agriculture; Home Affairs; Health; Public Works; Public Utilities and Communications and; Finance.

Honours and awards

In 2017, St. Luce was awarded the Knight Grand Cross, The Most Distinguished Order of the Nation (KGCN) for distinguished and outstanding contribution made in the field of politics and development.

ELECTION TIMELINE
Year District Party Votes % votes Result Notes
1999 St. John's City East Antigua Labour Party 980 59.76% Won 6th term
1994 St. John's City East Antigua Labour Party 906 66.08% Won 5th term
1989 St. John's City East Antigua Labour Party 992 89.21% Won 4th term
1984 St. John's City East Antigua Labour Party 740 91.25% Won 3rd term
1980 St. John's City East Antigua Labour Party 558 65.34% Won 2nd term
1976 St. John's City East Antigua Labour Party 457 54.93% Won 1st term
1971 St. John's City East Antigua Labour Party 231 38.37% Lost Lost to Basil Peters (PLM)
PARLIAMENTARY TIMELINE
Post Chamber Party Date
MP for St. John's City East House of Representatives ALP 1976 - 2004
Senator Senate ALP 1971 - 1976
PORTFOLIOS
Post Date
Minister of Education, Health, Social Improvement, and Community Development 26 June 2003 - 24 March 2004
Minister of Health and Social Improvement, Home Affairs, Urban Development & Renewal, and Social Development 22 May 2001 - 25 June 2003
Minister of Home Affairs, Urban Development & Renewal, and Social Improvement 8 January 2001 - 21 May 2001
Minister of Finance 12 March 1999 - 7 January 2001
Minister of Finance 1978 - 1999
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John St.Luce
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Occupation Politician
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Place of Birth Antigua and Barbuda
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Notable Accomplishments
Former Parliamentarian and Cabinet Minister
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