Jeannine Compton-Antoine | |
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| Personal details | |
| Political party | United Workers Party |(till 2011) Independent |
| Relations | John Compton (father) |
Jeannine Compton-Antoine is a Saint Lucian politician who represented the Micoud North constituency in the House of Assembly from 2007 to 2011. She won the seat for the United Workers Party in a 2007 by-election. [1] Compton-Antoine resigned from the United Workers Party in 2011, and continued to serve as an independent MP. [2] She lost the seat in the 2011 general election. [3]
In July 2012, she was selected to be chair of the International Whaling Commission. [4]
Compton-Antoine is the daughter of John Compton, former Prime Minister of Saint Lucia. [1]
References
- ^ a b "Compton's daughter wins by-election". Jamaica Gleaner. 28 November 2007. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ "ST LUCIA-Janine Compton-Antoine says UWP neglected its principles". Caricom News Network. 13 February 2011. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ Burton, Kendal (29 November 2011). "SLP Back in Driver's Seat". Radio Saint Lucia. Archived from the original on 3 December 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ Black, Richard (6 July 2012). "Call for UN debate rejected as whaling talks end". BBC News. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
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