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Velon John
Saint Lucian politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Velon Leo John OBE (19 April 1942 - June 13, 2025) was a Saint Lucian politician who represented the Laborie constituency for the Saint Lucia Labour Party.
John was born in Laborie.[1] He has a law degree from University of Ottawa, Canada, and a master's degree from University of Miami.[1]
John was a senator in the Senate of Saint Lucia from 1988 to 1990.[1] He was appointed as Leader of the Opposition from February 1996 to May 1997.[2]
In 2006 he served as the Minister for Labour Relations, Public Service and Co-operatives.[3] He stood down before the general election of 11 December 2006.
John is known for his oratory skills and his wide vocabulary.[4]
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