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NAME: Velon Leo John
DATE OF BIRTH: April 19, 1942
PLACE OF BIRTH: Laborie - St. Lucia |
EDUCATION:
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St. Anthony Private School |
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Laborie Boys Primary |
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St. Mary’s College |
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St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, Canada |
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University of Ottawa in Canada |
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Miami University in Coral Gables, Miami, U.S.A. |
ACADEMIC DEGREES:
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Bachelor of Arts BA (Sociology and Philosophy — St. Francis Xavier University — 1966 - 1970 |
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Masters in Applied Criminology (M.C.A.) — University of Ottawa, Canada - 1970 - 1972 |
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Bachelor of Laws LL.B University of Ottawa, Canada — 1972 -1975 |
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Master of Laws LL.M — University of Miami, USA — 1986- 1987 |
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
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Sole and General Practitioner (Law) Toronto - 1977 - 80 |
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Magistrate of the First and Second District Court, St. Lucia - 1981 - 85 |
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Senator and Member of the Senate in the St. Lucia Parliament - 1988 - 90 |
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Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Parliament of St. Lucia - 1996 - 97 |
PRESENT OCCUPATION:
Minister of Government - Legal Affairs, Home Affairs and Labour
WRITINGS:
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The Ramblings Of A Mind - (1999) |
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"Legal System of St. Lucia" in Modern Legal Systems Cyclopedia (Vol VI) 1985 |