Errol Charles

His Excellency Errol Charles
Charles in 2022
Acting Governor-General of Saint Lucia
Incumbent
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 (1941-12-10) 10 December 1941 (age 83) 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

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

1962–1992

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

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

Charles signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House on 17 September 2022

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

Charles is a Roman Catholic and speaks English and French Creole.[3]

He is married to Anysia Samuel.[3]

References

1. "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.
2. Sharefil Gaillard (12 November 2021). "His Excellency Cyril Errol Charles appointed Acting Governor General". stlucia.loopnews.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
3. "Curriculum Vitae of Mr Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles". Office of the Governor-General of Saint Lucia. Retrieved 3 May 2022.

Government offices
Preceded by Neville Cenac	Acting Governor-General of Saint Lucia 2021–present	Incumbent