The United Workers Party Mourns the death of Former Education Minister and Leader of the Opposition Louis George who passed away after a long illness

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UWP MOURNS THE PASSING OF LOUIS GEORGE
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Friday, January 3, 2014 – The United Workers Party mourns the
passing of one of its most devoted stalwarts Mr Louis George who passed away on the morning
of Thursday 2nd January, 2014. He was a loyal friend and political colleague of the UWP’s
founder Sir John Compton and together they represented the constituencies of Micoud North and
Micoud South respectively.
Louis George devoted much of his life to the service of his country as a Parliamentarian and as
Minister with responsible for Education, Culture and Labour. Mr George had the distinction of
being the only successful candidate of the United Workers Party in the 1997 General Election
following the retirement of Sir John Compton as leader. He would then serve as the Leader of
the Opposition in Parliament for five years.
Before entering the arena of active politics, Louis George held a senior position at Geest
Industries in Saint Lucia and operated a successful farm in Micoud.
His political colleagues remember him as a man who was polite, dignified and reserved, He
always comported himself as a “political gentleman” who refused to descend to the lower levels
of politics. He always expressed himself in a refined manner even when disagreeing vehemently
with his political opponents. One such colleague has described Mr George as a man of principle
and courage; and recalls an incident wherein he supported hotel workers in a dispute with a
leading hotel establishment, publicly calling on the hotel to offer better jobs to Saint Lucian
workers.
The United Workers Party recognizes and salutes the contribution which Mr George made to the
Party and his people and his country. His efforts and achievements in education have left an
indelible mark on the political landscape of Saint Lucia. The UWP extends its sincerest
condolences to Mr. George’s family, friends and the constituents of Micoud North.
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