Errol Charles
Errol Charles | |
|---|---|
 Charles in 2022 | |
| Acting Governor-General of Saint Lucia | |
| Assumed office 11 November 2021 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Philip J. Pierre |
| Preceded by | Neville Cenac |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles 10 December 1941 Castries, Saint Lucia |
| Spouse | Anysia Samuel |
Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles (born 10 December 1941) is a Saint Lucian politician, who has served as the acting governor-general of Saint Lucia since 11 November 2021, following the resignation of Sir Neville Cenac.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Charles was born on 10 December 1941 in Castries, Saint Lucia.[3]
He attended St. Aloysius R.C. Boys' School, Castries, and later studied at St. Mary's College, Saint Lucia. At Wolsey Hall, England, Charles completed his correspondence in English, Mathematics, History, Political Science (including the Constitution of the United Kingdom). He completed a course in income tax law and a three month training course in examination of accounts in Trinidad and Tobago.[3]
Career
[edit]1962–1992
[edit]From 1962 to 1992, Charles worked in the following departments of the Government of Saint Lucia:[3]
- Temporary Clerk in the Treasury Department of the Accountant General Chambers.[3]
- Junior Clerk, Income Tax Inspector, and later Senior Income Tax Inspector in the Inland Revenue Department.[3]
- Senior Licensing Officer in the Ministry of Communications Works, Transport and Public Utilities.[3]
1993–2021
[edit]From 1993 to 2007, Charles worked as a Human Resources Manager and a Legislative Officer in J.Q. Charles Limited.[3]
In 2007, he became self employed and worked as a Tax Management Consultant till 2021.[3]
Acting Governor-General
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Elizabeth II, Queen of Saint Lucia, appointed Charles as the acting governor-general of Saint Lucia following the resignation of Sir Neville Cenac. Charles was sworn in at Government House, Saint Lucia on 11 November 2021.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Charles is a Roman Catholic and speaks English and French Creole.[3]
He is married to Anysia Samuel.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "H.E. Errol Charles Promoted to Acting Governor General". stlucianewsonline.com. 12 November 2021. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ a b Sharefil Gaillard (12 November 2021). "His Excellency Cyril Errol Charles appointed Acting Governor General". stlucia.loopnews.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Curriculum Vitae of Mr Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles". Office of the Governor-General of Saint Lucia. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
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