| Hon. Pearnel Charles Minister of Labour & Social Security Born Macedonia, St. Ann, 1936. Education: West Indies College, City College of New York, Political Science Author, Trade Unionist, Vice President Bustamante Industrial Trade Union 1995 Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern 1980 –1993 Minister of Local Government 1980 – 1989 Minister of Public Utilities JLP Deputy Leader 1972 – 1991 Senator 1972 – 1980 KSAC Councillor 1967 – 1976 He is a Seventh Day Adventist and married to Gloria Hanson, and has three sons and four daughters |