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List of prime ministers of Saint Kitts and Nevis

The prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the head of government of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis. The current Prime Minister is Terrance Drew since 6 August 2022.

Constitutional basis

The office of prime minister is established by section 52 of the constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis, which provides that the governor-general must appoint the Representative in the National Assembly who "appears to him or her likely to command the support of the majority of the Representatives".[2]

If a no-confidence motion in the prime minister is passed by the National Assembly, the prime minister must either resign with three days or advise the governor-general to dissolve the assembly and call a general election. If this does not occur, the governor-general must remove the prime minister from office. The office of prime minister also becomes vacant if the officeholder ceases to become a member of the National Assembly (other than by dissolution of parliament).[2]

Chief Ministers (1960–1967)

Elizabeth II (1960–1967)

Premiers (1967–1983)

Elizabeth II (1967–1983)

Prime Ministers (1983–present)

Elizabeth II (1983–2022)

Charles III (2022–present)

References

  1. ^ Ministry of Finance of St Kitts And Nevis. "St. Christopher And Nevis - Estimates for the Year 2017 Volume I Ministry Expenditure Plans" (PDF). www.mof.gov.kn.
  2. ^ a b "The Constitution of Saint Christopher and Nevis" (PDF). Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Section 52. Retrieved 27 June 2024.

See also