Prime Minister Pierre sworn in: ‘St Lucia, I will not fail you’ St Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip J Pierre (centre) takes the oath Social Share Philip J Pierre has officially been sworn in as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia. In his first address as Prime Minster, Pierre said, “St Lucia, we cannot fail. I will not fail you. I thank you for the opportunity to serve. I won’t do it alone. I will seek the counsel of the wise and if you stand firm with me, together, we shall not fail.” Pierre was sworn in by Governor-General Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac with Cabinet Secretary Benjamin Emmanuel assisting with the procedure.