SAINT LUCIA ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE
"THE 1979 AND 1982 ELECTIONS
MANY SAINT LUCIANS
WERE AGAINST
INDEPENDENCE
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In 1979, Saint Lucia
gained Independence
from Great Britain on
In addition to organized protests and
marches, that disapproval showed in
the polls when Sir John lost the
elections in July of 1979, a mere five
months after leading the nation to
Independence.
But victory for the opposition was
short-lived due to leadership
February 22nd. Sir John George
struggles within the party. Fresh
Melvin Compton had finally
elections were called in 1982 and Sir
achieved what he had been fighting
John was once again became Prime
for ever since his return to Saint
Minister. In the ensuing years Sir John
Lucia following his studies in
won the heart of the people and
England.
served as prime minister on three
occasions - briefly in 1979; 1982- 1996
But, at the time, many citizens were
& 2006 - 2007.
not convinced that Saint Lucia was
ready to stand on its own.
Sources:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/caribbean/news/story/2007/09/070910_comptonbio.shtml
https://stluciastar.com/independence-from-day-one-its-been-looshan-vs-looshan/
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