On 24th November 2023 Saint Lucia achieved a resounding victory in the election for the Presidency of the Executive Board of UNESCO, following a year-long, arduous campaign led by Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre and Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury, the Permanent Delegate of Saint Lucia to UNESCO.
Under the direction of Ambassador Chagoury, Saint Lucia has become an influential force at UNESCO first being elected to the Vice Presidency of the Executive Board in 1999 with the candidacy of Dr. Sir Leton Thomas and culminating in 2023 with the Presidency of the Executive Board for the period 2023-2025 with the candidacy of Ms. Vera Lacoeuilhe, a highly respected member of St. Lucia’s Permanent Delegation.
St Lucia secures election to UNESCO board OECS Director General and Executive Board Member for Saint Lucia Hon. Dr. Didacus Jules commented that “Ambassador Chagoury has been a true friend of Saint Lucia”.
Ambassador Chagoury has been instrumental in making Saint Lucia an influential force at UNESCO, and this has culminated in St. Lucia being elected to the Presidency of the Executive Board, beating Brazil, a much larger country with a greater global profile. Recognition should also be given to Ambassador Chagoury for his strong advocacy at UNESCO that led to the Pitons, the national symbol of Saint Lucia, being designated as a World Heritage Site.”
The Government of Saint Lucia extends its heartfelt gratitude to UNESCO, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for their unwavering support throughout this journey.
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