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Executive branch Saint Lucia, in 35 editions.
The entry for Saint Lucia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 24 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 24
- 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 2024Entry published as “St. Lucia”.
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Acting Governor General Sir Stanislaus Anthony JAMES (since 10 October 1988)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister John George Melvin COMPTON (since 3 May 1982)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Assembly:
- last held 6 April 1987 (next to be held by 27 April 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (17 total) UWP 10, SLP 7
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Acting Governor
General Sir Stanislaus Anthony JAMES (since 10 October 1988)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister John George Melvin COMPTON (since 3 May 1982)
House of Assembly:
last held 6 April 1987 (next to be held by 27 April 1992); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (17 total) UWP 10, SLP 7
Published as “Elections”
- House of Assembly:
- last held 27 April 1992 (next to be held by April 1997);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (17 total) UWP 11, SLP 6
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Acting Governor General Sir Stanislaus Anthony JAMES (since 10 October 1988)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister John George Melvin COMPTON (since 3 May 1982)
House of Assembly:
last held 27 April 1992 (next to be held by April 1997); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (17 total) UWP 11, SLP 6
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Acting Governor
General Sir Stanislaus Anthony JAMES (since 10 October 1988)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister John George Melvin COMPTON (since 3 May 1982)
House of Assembly:
last held 6 April 1987 (next to be held by 27 April 1992); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (17 total) UWP 10, SLP 7
The entry for Saint Lucia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Stanislaus Anthony JAMES (since 10 October 1988)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John George Melvin COMPTON (since 3 May 1982)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the governor general on advice of the prime minister
House of Assembly: chief of
last held 27 April 1992 (next to be held by April 1997); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (17 total) UWP 11, SLP 6
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
ChiefState:state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Acting Governor
October 1988)Head head of Government:government: Prime Minister John George Melvin COMPTON (since 3
May 1982)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the governor general on advice of the
prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
- a hereditary monarch,
- is represented by Governor General Sir Stanislaus Anthony JAMES (since 10 October 1988)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John George Melvin COMPTON (since 3 May 1982) was appointed by the governor general
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on advice of the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), a
hereditary monarch, is represented by Governor General Sir
Stanislaus Anthony JAMES (since 10
head of government: Prime Minister John George Melvin COMPTON (since 3
3 May 1982) was appointed by the governor general
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on advice of the
the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General William George MALLET (since 1 June 1996)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Vaughn LEWIS (since 31 March 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), ahereditary monarch, is represented by Governor General Sir William George MALLET (since
Stanislaus Anthony JAMES10 October 1988) 1 June
1996)
head of government: government : Prime Minister John George Melvin COMPTON Vaughn LEWIS (since
3 May 1982) was appointed by the governor general
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on the advice of
the prime minister
elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; following
legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a
majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor
general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dr. Perlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kenneth ANTHONY (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General William George MALLET Dr. Perlette LOUISY (since 1 June September1996) 1997)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Vaughn LEWIS Kenneth ANTHONY (since 31 March 1996) NA)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of
the prime minister
elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; following
legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a
majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor
general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dr. Perlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kenny ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997) and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL (since 24 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor general is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Dr. Perlette LOUISY (since September
1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Kenneth Kenny ANTHONY (since NA) 24 May 1997)
and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL (since 24 May 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of
the prime minister
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary hereditary; the governor general is
appointed by the monarch; following
leader of the majority party or leader of a
usually appointed prime minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dr. Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kenneth ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997) and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL (since 24 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor general is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),Perlette Pearlette LOUISY (since September
head of government: Prime Minister Kenny Kenneth ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor general is
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dr. Perlette LOUISY (since September 1997) head of government: Prime Minister Kenneth ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997) and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL (since 24 May 1997) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor general is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dr. Pearlette Perlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dr. Perlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor general is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kenneth Davis ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997) and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL (since 24 May 1997)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dr. Perlette LOUISY (since September 1997) head of government: Prime Minister Kenneth ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997) and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL (since 24 May 1997) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor general is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Kenneth Davis ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997) and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL (since 24 May 1997)
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kenneth Davis ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997) and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL (since 24 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor general is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dr. Perlette Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Kenneth Davis ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997) and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL (since 24 May 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor general is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Kenneth Davis ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997) and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL (since 24 May 1997)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sir John COMPTON (since 15 December 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor general is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Kenneth Davis ANTHONY (since 24 May 1997) and Deputy Prime Minister Mario MICHEL Sir John COMPTON (since 24 May 1997) 15 December 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor general is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Stephenson KING (since 9 September 2007); note - Sir John COMPTON died in office Friday, 7 September 2007
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor general is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Stephenson KING (since 9 September 2007); note - Sir John COMPTON (since 15 December 2006) died in office Friday, 7 September 2007
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor general is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Stephenson KING (since 9 September 2007); note - Sir John COMPTON died in office Friday, 7 September 2007
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor general is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Stephenson KING (since 9 September 2007); note - Sir John COMPTON died in office Friday, 7 September 2007
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor general is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Stephenson KING (since 9 September 2007); note - Sir John COMPTON died in office 7 September 2007
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor general is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
head of government:
Prime Minister Stephenson KING (since 9 September 2007); note - Sir John COMPTON died in office Friday, 7 September 2007
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; the governor general is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Stephenson KING (since 9 September 2007); note - Sir John COMPTON died in office 7 September 2007
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
head of government:
Prime Minister Stephenson KING (since 9 September 2007); note - Sir John COMPTON died in office 7 September 2007
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; the governor general is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kenny ANTHONY (since 30 November 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
head of government:
Prime Minister Stephenson KING Kenny ANTHONY (since 9 September 2007); note - Sir John COMPTON died in office 7 September 2007 30 November 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; the governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
The same text in 3 editions, 2012 to 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kenny Davis ANTHONY (since 30 November 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kenny Davis ANTHONY (since 30 November 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; the governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kenny Davis ANTHONY (since 30 November 2011)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by governor general
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary;
elections:the governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
The same text in 2016 and 2017.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Allen CHASTANET (since 7 June 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Kenny Davis ANTHONY Allen CHASTANET (since 30 November 2011) 7 June 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by governor general
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Neville CENAC (since 12 January 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Allen CHASTANET (since 7 June 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY Neville CENAC (since September 1997) 12 January 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Allen CHASTANET (since 7 June 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Acting Governor General Errol CHARLES (since 11 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Philip J. PIERRE (since 28 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Acting Governor General Neville CENAC Errol CHARLES (since 12 January 2018) 11 November 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Allen CHASTANET Philip J. PIERRE (since 7 June 2016) 28 July 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by governor general
The same text in 3 editions, 2022 to 2024.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Acting Governor General Errol CHARLES (since 11 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Philip J. PIERRE (since 28 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by governor general;
- deputy prime minister appointed by governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Acting Governor General Errol CHARLES (since 11 November 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Philip J. PIERRE (since 28 July 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by governor general
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Acting Governor General Cyril Errol CHARLES (since 11 November 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Philip J. PIERRE (since 28 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the governor general usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister;
- deputy prime minister also appointed by governor general
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Acting Governor General Cyril Errol CHARLES (since 11 November 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Philip J. PIERRE (since 28 July 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the governor general usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed as prime minister by governor general; minister; deputy prime minister also appointed by governor general
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Saint Lucia: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/saint-lucia/executive-branch.