CASTRIES, St. Lucia – Sir Stanislaus James, who served as Governor General for nearly eight years, has died. He was 91 years old.
A government statement gave no reasons for his death, but acknowledged the role he played in socio-economic development of the island, including the formation of youth clubs, sports and community centres and playing fields island wide.
“He also made significant contributions as an architect of Government programs in a number of areas of social intervention,” the statement added.
Sir Stanislaus, was the first St Lucian to gain a diploma in Education through the College of Preceptors (ACP), London and played a pivotal role in designing the iksland’s first comprehensive National Disaster Plan.
“Sir Stanislaus should perhaps best be remembered as a key architect in the organization and development of St. Lucia through his pioneering work which was instrumental in the establishment of programs and structures in the areas of education, youth and community development, social welfare and disaster preparedness,” the statement said.
The government has ordered all flags on national buildings to be flown at half mast until the burial. No date has been give for the State funeral. (CMC)
