Constitutional Review Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting

The Constitutional Review Committee convened its inaugural meeting in the Parliament Chamber on March 6, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing constitutional reform process in Saint Lucia. At the meeting, the Committee appointed a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, elucidated its mandate, and deliberated on strategic pathways moving forward. The new committee will be chaired by Hon. Claudius J. Francis and deputized by Mr. Ignatius Jean, and consists of twelve distinguished members, including nominees from the Government, the Opposition, and civil society representatives. The Members of the Committee are as follows: Hon. Claudius J. Francis (Chairperson) Mr Ignatius Jean (Deputy Chairperson) Hon. Bradley Felix Hon. Allen Chastanet Mr Everistus Jn. Marie Mr Earl Huntley Ms Catherine Sealys Professor Cynthia Barrow Mr Maurice Compton Mr Nicholas John Mr Lenard Montoute Ms Mary Francis The Constitutional Review Committee was established by Motion of the Honourable House of Assembly on August 25, 2015, after the tabling of the Report of the Saint Lucia Constitutional Reform Commission, executed by the late Justice Suzie D’auvergne and her team in 2011. The House thereby resolved to appoint a committee tasked with identifying and reaching consensus on amendments to the Constitution of Saint Lucia. This gathering...