Chastanet

Chastanet is a surname. The name is most widely recognized in public life through Allen Michael Chastanet, a Saint Lucian businessman and politician who served as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia from 2016 to 2021. Chastanet led the United Workers Party (UWP) to victory in the 2016 general election and has been involved in tourism and private-sector development in Saint Lucia.

During his tenure, Chastanet emphasized economic diversification, job creation, and the growth of Saint Lucia’s tourism industry. His government pursued policies aimed at attracting investment, improving infrastructure, and expanding air access to support the island’s economy, alongside efforts to address governance and public service reforms.

Beyond Allen Chastanet, the surname is carried by other individuals but does not have a widely documented public profile in international references. In general use, the name remains associated with private citizens and families, particularly in Francophone Caribbean communities and related diaspora networks.