HISTORIC TIMELINE
200First Inhabitants
The Arawaks are believed to be the first inhabitants of Saint Lucia.
800Kalinago Takeover
The Kalinago people take over the island from the Arawaks.
1660French Treaty
The French signed a treaty with the native Caribs, marking European colonization.
1663British Control
The English took control of Saint Lucia, beginning a tumultuous colonial history.
1814British Dominance
The British secured full control of Saint Lucia after defeating Napoleon I.
1924Representative Government
Saint Lucia introduced a representative government to its political system.
1951Universal Suffrage
Universal suffrage was established, allowing all adults the right to vote.
1958West Indies Federation
Saint Lucia became a member of the West Indies Federation.
1979Independence
Saint Lucia gained independence while remaining a Commonwealth realm.