In preparation for the upcoming general election on December 1, Saint Lucia has officially appointed 17 returning officers to oversee voting across the island’s constituencies. The appointments, announced in an extraordinary issue of the Saint Lucia Government Gazette, were made by the Electoral Commission in compliance with Section 29 of the Elections Act. Notable appointees include Jean Morille for Gros Islet, Marva Daniel for Babonneau, and Jonathan H. Emmanuel for Castries North. The Castries area will also be managed by Winston Phulgence (East), Juliana Prospere (Central), Irwin Jean (South), and Brenda Calixte (South/East). Other returning officers include Mark Thomas for Anse La Raye/Canaries, Dominique Prospere for Soufriere, Marietta Fontenard for Choiseul, Francisca Saturina Louisy for Laborie, Karen Tobierre for Vieux Fort South, Lucretia Poleon for Vieux Fort North, Pius Bastien for Micoud South, Secodina Alcee for Micoud North, Brenda Paul for Dennery South, and Patrick Freeman for Dennery North. Additionally, the Electoral Commission confirmed Zilta George-Leslie and Michael Flood as commissioners, with Maureen John-Xavier appointed as chairperson. Nomination Day is scheduled for November 21, with prospective candidates required to submit nomination papers endorsed by at least six registered electors, along with a $500 cash deposit, a signed consent form, and a recent color passport photograph.