Parliament
Parliament is located in St. George’s.
The House of Representatives has one member for each constituency, who are elected by popular vote. The Senate has 13 members, who are appointed by the governor-general. 7 are on the advice of the prime minister. 3 are on the advice of the opposition leader. 3 are on the advice of the prime minister after consulting certain organizations.
Parliament is located in St. George’s.
The House of Representatives has one member for each constituency, who are elected by popular vote. The Senate has 13 members, who are appointed by the governor-general. 7 are on the advice of the prime minister. 3 are on the advice of the opposition leader. 3 are on the advice of the prime minister after consulting certain organizations.
Governors-General
1974-1978 Leode Gale
1978-1992 Paul Scoon
1992-1996 Reginald Palmer
1996-2008 Daniel Williams
2008 now Carlyle Glean
Prime Ministers
1974-1979 Eric Matthew Gairy
1979-1983 Maurice Bishop
1983-1984 Nicholas Brathwaite (Interim Council)
1984-1989 Herbert Augustus Blaize
1989-1990 Ben Jones (Acting)
1990-1995 Nicholas Brathwaite
1996-2008 Keith Mitchell
2008 now Tillman Joseph Thomas