Principal of St. Mary’s College, Don Howell has been elected as the new president of the St. Lucia Teachers’ Union. He replaces former president Julian Monrose, a veteran educator who served in the position for about 14 years. The election was originally slated for March but was postponed due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers from across the country voted for their new executive yesterday, September 24. The results are as follows:
President
Don Howell- 930
John Estephane -455
1st Vice President
Vern Charles -759
Troy Nestor- 595
2nd Vice President
Simmons Jules- won by acclamation
General Secretary
Chantal Peter- 958
Devon Stanley- 188
Vernetta John- 141
Ida Adolph- 103
Deputy General Secretary
Dahlia Abbott- 720
Anne Elcok- 634
Treasurer
Utilda Joseph-won by acclamation
Public Relations Officer
Alice Medard- won by acclamation
