Jon Odlum
Jon Odlum | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 9, 1936 |
| Died | February 19, 2013 (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Progressive Labor Party |
Stanley Nicholas Jon Odlum (9 May 1936 – 19 February 2013)[1] was a Saint Lucian politician. Originated from the Saint Lucia Labour Party. Was also a member of the now defunct Progressive Labor Party, led by his brother George Odlum, he was the party's sole successful Parliamentary candidate in 1982.[2] He was made a Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Human Services and Family Affairs on 10 December 2001.[3]
In the early 1970s he wrote sports reports for the "Voice of St Lucia" newspaper, and also gave weekly sports summaries on television.[4] Later he became the Minister for Sport.
References
[edit]- ^ "Jon Odlum passes away". St. Lucia Star. 19 February 2013. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ Gibbings, Wesley (25 May 2001). "Politics-St. Lucia: Old Hands Brew New Political Concoction". Inter Press Service.
- ^ "St Lucia: Prime minister names new cabinet". BBC Worldwide Monitoring. 11 December 2001.
- ^ "Voice of St Lucia". (various editions 1970-71).
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