Background
Hunte, Julian Robert was born on March 14, 1940 in Castries.
government official politician
Hunte, Julian Robert was born on March 14, 1940 in Castries.
Hunte's educational background is in Business Administration and accounting.
Mr. Hunte's career as a political activist and politician spans more than thirty-five years. Entering Saint Lucia's politics in 1967, he served first as a City Councillor and, from 1970 to 1971, as Mayor of his home city of Castries. Joining the Labour Party in 1978, he became its Vice Chairman and chaired its reorganising committee. In 1984, he became the Party Leader and was elected to Parliament in 1987, serving as Leader of the Opposition until 1996. In 2001, he was appointed to the Senate of Saint Lucia and was invited by the Prime Minister to join the Cabinet that same year. He is the Permanent Representative (or Ambassador) for Saint Lucia to the United Nations, after presenting his credentials to the Secretary-General of the United Nations on 7 December 2004.
Hunte was also the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 58th regular session (2003–2004).
President National Workers Union. Treasurer St/ Lucia Seaman and Waterfront General Workers Trade Union. Executive member St. Lucia Civil Service Association.
Chairman Insurance Advisory Council of St.Lucia.
Married Charlotte Elizabeth Jennifer Hunte. 4 children.