Allen Chastanet

Allen Michael Chastanet (born 20 November 1960 ) is a Saint Lucian businessman and politician who served as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia from 2016 to 2021. He is currently the Leader of the Opposition of Saint Lucia and the political leader of the United Workers Party as well as the parliamentary representative for Micoud South constituency.

Education
In 1979, Chastanet graduated from high school at Stanstead College in Stanstead, Quebec. He holds a B.A. degree from Bishop's University and an MSc degree from American University.

Business career
Chastanet worked as vice president of marketing and sales for Air Jamaica. He is the managing director of the Coco Palm Hotel in Rodney Bay.

Political career


Chastanet was Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation and a member of the Saint Lucian Senate from 2006 to 2011. Chastanet unsuccessfully ran for a parliament seat for Soufriere Constituency in the 2011 general election. In 2013, he was elected leader of the opposition United Workers Party. Chastanet won the parliament seat for Micoud South constituency in the 2016 general election. He was sworn in as Prime Minister on 7 June 2016. He held the additional portfolios of Minister of Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, External Affairs and the Public Service.

On 26 July 2021, Chastanet and his political party United Workers Party were not successful in the 2021 Saint Lucian general election after they were defeated by the Saint Lucia Labour Party by a landslide.

Political positions
In April 2022, Chastanet stated his support for Saint Lucia to become a republic.

Personal life
Chastanet is the son of businessman Michael Chastanet. Allen Chastanet is married to attorney-at-law Raquel DuBoulay-Chastanet. They have two children.