Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Flag of the governor-general
Coat of arms of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Incumbent Marcella Liburd since 1 February 2023
Style	Her Excellency
Residence	Government House, Basseterre
Appointer	Monarch of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the advice of the prime minister
Term length	At His Majesty's pleasure
Formation	19 September 1983; 41 years ago (1983-09-19)
First holder	Sir Clement Arrindell
Salary	EC$138,000 annually

The Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis is a very important person in the country. They act as the representative of the King or Queen of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Right now, this is King Charles III. The current Governor-General is Marcella Liburd. She lives in a special house called Government House in Basseterre. This house is her official home and office.

What the Governor-General Does
- How the Governor-General is Chosen
- Helping the Governor-General
Who Has Been Governor-General?
Other Important Roles
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What the Governor-General Does

The Governor-General has several important jobs. They represent the King or Queen in Saint Kitts and Nevis. This means they perform duties on behalf of the monarch. They make sure the government runs smoothly according to the country's laws.

How the Governor-General is Chosen

The job of Governor-General is set up by the country's constitution. Section 21 of the constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis says that the monarch appoints the Governor-General. This person serves "at His Majesty's pleasure." This means they hold the position as long as the King wishes. The person chosen must be a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Helping the Governor-General

Sometimes, the Governor-General might be away or unable to do their job. In these cases, another person can be appointed to act in their place. This ensures that the country always has someone performing these important duties. The Governor-General can also appoint a deputy to help with tasks, especially if they are away from the main government office. There is even a special Deputy Governor-General for the island of Nevis.

Who Has Been Governor-General?

Saint Kitts and Nevis became an independent country in 1983. Since then, several people have served as Governor-General. Here is a list of these important leaders:

Denotes acting governors-general

Number	Picture	Name (Born–Died)	Time in Office			Monarch (Years on Throne)
Number	Picture	Name (Born–Died)	Started	Ended	How long they served	Monarch (Years on Throne)
1		Sir Clement Arrindell (Born 1931 – Died 2011)	19 September 1983	31 December 1995	12 years, 103 days	Elizabeth II (1983–2022)
2		Sir Cuthbert Sebastian (Born 1921 – Died 2017)	1 January 1996	1 January 2013	17 years, 0 days
3		Sir Edmund Lawrence (Born 1932)	2 January 2013	19 May 2015	2 years, 137 days
–		Tapley Seaton (Born 1950 – Died 2023) Acting Governor-General	19 May 2015	2 September 2015	106 days
4		Sir Tapley Seaton (Born 1950 – Died 2023)	2 September 2015	31 January 2023	7 years, 151 days
4		Sir Tapley Seaton (Born 1950 – Died 2023)	2 September 2015	31 January 2023	7 years, 151 days	Charles III (2022–present)
5		Dame Marcella Liburd (Born 1953)	1 February 2023	Currently in office	2 years, 191 days	Charles III (2022–present)

Other Important Roles

The Governor-General works with other important people in the government. These include the Prime Minister and the Attorney General. They all work together to lead the country.