Jeremiah Norbert Resigns As Deputy House Speaker

Micoud North MP Jeremiah Norbert has resigned as Deputy Speaker of the Saint Lucia House of Assembly. In a brief statement Tuesday announcing the resignation, the office of Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre said it took effect on February 27, 2024. The statement said Pierre would provide ‘further updates’ when he returns to Saint Lucia. The Prime Minister is at a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit in Guyana. Last week, while updating reporters on a ‘medical emergency’ experienced by Home Affairs Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte, Pierre had informed them that Norbert would oversee her Ministry. However, the PM explained that until his swearing-in, Norbert would not be a government Minister. “He would have to resign if he becomes a Minister of government,” said regarding the Micoud North MP. “A deputy could come from anywhere else. But you are going to have a deputy. If the Honourable Jeremiah Norbert is made a Minister, he will have to resign as Deputy Speaker,” the Prime Minister stated. The article Jeremiah Norbert Resigns As Deputy House Speaker is from St. Lucia Times.