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Executive branch Anguilla, in 35 editions.
The entry for Anguilla published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 23 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 23
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- British monarch,
- governor,
- chief minister,
- Executive Council (cabinet)
British monarch, governor, chief minister, Executive Council (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor,
- chief minister,
- Executive Council (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Brian G. J. CANTY (since NA 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Chief Minister Emile GUMBS (since March 1984, served previously from February 1977 to May 1980)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Assembly:
- last held 27 February 1989 (next to be held February 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (11 total, 7 elected) ANA 3, AUP 2, ADP 1, independent 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor, chief minister, Executive Council (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Brian G.
J. CANTY (since NA 1989)
Head of Government:
Chief Minister Emile GUMBS (since March 1984, served previously from
February 1977 to May 1980)
House of Assembly:
last held 27 February 1989 (next to be held February 1994); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (11 total, 7 elected) ANA 3, AUP 2, ADP
1, independent 1
Published as “Elections”
- House of Assembly:
- last held 27 February 1989 (next to be held February 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (11 total, 7 elected) ANA 3, AUP 2, ADP 1, independent 1
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor,
- chief minister,
- Executive Council (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Alan W. SHARE (since August 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Chief Minister Emile GUMBS (since NA March 1984, served previously from February 1977 to May 1980)
House of Assembly:
last held 27 February 1989 (next to be held February 1994); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (11 total, 7 elected) ANA 3, AUP 2, ADP
1, independent 1
British monarch, governor, chief minister, Executive Council (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Brian G. Alan W.J. CANTY SHARE (since NA 1989) August 1992)
Head of Government:
Chief Minister Emile GUMBS (since NA March 1984, served previously from
February 1977 to May 1980)
House of Assembly:
last held 27 February 1989 (next to be held February 1994); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (11 total, 7 elected) ANA 3, AUP 2, ADP
1, independent 1
The entry for Anguilla did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Alan W. SHAVE (since 14 August 1992)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; appointed by the governor from the elected members of the House of Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor Alan W. SHAVE (since 14 August 1992)
head of government: Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994)
cabinet: Executive Council; appointed by the governor from the elected
members of the House of Assembly
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch; represented by Governor Alan HOOLE (since 1 November 1995)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994) was appointed by the governor from members of the House of Assembly
- cabinet:
- Executive Council was appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952) is a
hereditary monarch; represented by Governor Alan W. SHAVE HOOLE (since 14 August 1992) 1
November 1995)
head of government: Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March
1994) was appointed by the governor from members of the House of
Assembly
cabinet: Executive Council; Council was appointed by the governor from among
the elected
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alan HOOLE (since 1 November 1995)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor appointed by the queen;
- chief minister appointed by the governor from among the members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952) is a 1952);hereditary monarch; represented by Governor Alan HOOLE (since 1
head of government: Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 Marchwas
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the
elected members of the House ofcabinet: Executive Council was elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor appointed
by the queen; chief minister appointed by the governor from amongelected
members of the House of Assembly
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alan HOOLE (since 1 November 1995)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister appointed by the governor from among the members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952);
represented by Governor Alan HOOLE (since 1 November 1995)
head of government: Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March
1994)
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the
elected members of the House of Assembly
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; governor appointed
the queen; monarch; chief minister appointed by the governor from among the
members of the House of Assembly
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alan HOOLE (since 1 November 1995)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister appointed by the governor from among the members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
head of government: Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by Governor Peter JOHNSTON (since NA February 2000) head of government: Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000) cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister appointed by the governor from among the members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alan HOOLE Peter JOHNSTON (since 1 November 1995)NA February 2000) head of government: Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES Osbourne FLEMING (since 16 3 March 1994)2000) cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Peter JOHNSTONE (since NA February 2000)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Peter JOHNSTON JOHNSTONE (since NA February 2000)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
head of government: Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister appointed by the governor from among the members of the House of Assembly
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alan Eden HUCKLE (since 28 May 2004)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Peter JOHNSTONE Alan Eden HUCKLE (since NA February 28 May 2004)
head of government: Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
head of government: Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
The same text in 2006 and 2007.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Andrew N. GEORGE (since 10 July 2006)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alan Eden HUCKLE Andrew N. GEORGE (since 28 May 2004) 10 July 2006)
head of government: Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Andrew N. GEORGE (since 10 July 2006)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Andrew N. GEORGE (since 10 July 2006)
head of government: Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alistair HARRISON (since 21 April 2009)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Andrew N. GEORGE Alistair HARRISON (since 10 July 2006) 21 April 2009)
head of government:
Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)
cabinet:
Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
The same text in 3 editions, 2010 to 2012.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alistair HARRISON (since 21 April 2009)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 February 2010)
- cabinet:
Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alistair HARRISON (since 21 April 2009)
head of government:
Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING Hubert HUGHES (since 3 March 2000) 16 February 2010)
cabinet:
Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Christina SCOTT (since 23 July 2013)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 February 2010)
- cabinet:
Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alistair HARRISON Christina SCOTT (since 21 April 2009) 23 July 2013)
head of government:
Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 February 2010)
cabinet:
Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
The same text in 3 editions, 2015 to 2017.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Christina SCOTT (since 23 July 2013)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 February 2010)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:the elected members of the House of Assembly(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
elections:the leader of the majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
The same text in 2018 and 2019.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Tim FOY (since August 2017)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Victor BANKS (since 23 April 2015)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Christina SCOTT Tim FOY (since 23 July 2013) August 2017)
head of government: Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES Victor BANKS (since 16 February 2010) 23 April 2015)
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Tim FOY (since August 2017)
- head of government:
- Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020); note - starting in 2019, the title of head of government was changed to premier from chief minister of Anguilla
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Tim FOY (since August 2017)
head of government: Chief Minister Victor BANKS Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 23 April 2015) 30 June 2020); note - starting in 2019, the title of head of government was changed to premier from chief minister of Anguilla
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister premier by the governor
- chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Dileeni DANIEL-SELVARATNAM
(since 18 January 2021)
- head of government:
- Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020); note - starting in 2019, the title of head of government was changed to premier from chief minister of Anguilla
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Tim FOY Dileeni DANIEL-SELVARATNAM
(since August 2017) 18 January 2021)
head of government: Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020); note - starting in 2019, the title of head of government was changed to premier from chief minister of Anguilla
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor
- chief of state:
King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Dileeni DANIEL-SELVARATNAM
(since 18 January 2021)
- head of government:
- Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020); note - starting in 2019, the title of head of government was changed to premier from chief minister of Anguilla
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Dileeni DANIEL-SELVARATNAM
(since 18 January 2021)
head of government: Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020); note - starting in 2019, the title of head of government was changed to premier from chief minister of Anguilla
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor
- chief of state:
King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Julia CROUCH
(since 11 September 2023)
- head of government:
- Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020); note - starting in 2019, the title of head of government was changed to premier from chief minister of Anguilla
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Dileeni DANIEL-SELVARATNAM Julia CROUCH
(since 18 January 2021) 11 September 2023)
head of government: Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020); note - starting in 2019, the title of head of government was changed to premier from chief minister of Anguilla
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Julia CROUCH (since 11 September 2023)
- head of government:
- Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Julia CROUCH
head of government: Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020); note - starting in 2019, the title of head of government was changed to premier from chief minister of Anguilla 2020)
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Julia CROUCH (since 11 September 2023)
- head of government:
- Premier Cora RICHARDSON-HODGE (since 27 February 2025)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the governor usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as premier
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Julia CROUCH (since 11 September 2023)
head of government: Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER Cora RICHARDSON-HODGE (since 30 June 2020) 27 February 2025)
cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the governor usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed as premier by the governor
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Anguilla: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/anguilla/executive-branch.