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Errol Charles

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]

Errol Charles

Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles

(1941-12-10) 10 December 1941
Castries, Saint Lucia

Anysia Samuel

Early life and education[edit]

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[edit]

1962–1992[edit]

From 1962 to 1992, Charles worked in the following departments of the Government of Saint Lucia:[3]

Personal life[edit]

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


He is married to Anysia Samuel.[3]