Hunter J. Francois
Hunter J. Francois (19 February 1924 – 15 November 2014) was a Saint Lucian lawyer and politician. He was Minister of Education, Health and Social Services from 1964 to 1974. He represented East Castries constituency for the United Workers Party, winning the seat in the 1964 general election.[1][2][3]
As Education Minister, Francois established the forerunner to Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. The Hunter J. Francois Library at the college is named in his honor.[4]
Francois left the UWP and joined the Saint Lucia Labour Party in 1974. He unsuccessfully contested for the Castries Central seat in the 1974 general election.[1]
References
- ^ a b Huntley, Earl Stephen (15 November 2014). "Hunter J Francois - Radical Political Thinker and Visionary Government Minister". St. Lucia Times. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Former Education Minister Hunter Francois dead at 90". Radio Saint Lucia. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ Kentish, Alison (17 November 2014). "PM pays tribute to the late Hunter François". HTS Channel 4. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "Former education minister dies". St. Lucia News Online. 16 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
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