List of heads of government of Grenada Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Grenada

Coat of arms of Grenada
Incumbent Dickon Mitchell since 24 June 2022
Style	The Honourable
Appointer	Governor-General
Term length	At His Majesty's pleasure
Precursor	Premier of Grenada
Inaugural holder	Eric Gairy
Formation	7 February 1974
Salary	80,619 Eastern Caribbean dollars/29,859 USD annually

This article lists the main leaders of the government in Grenada, from 1960 until today. These leaders have held different titles over the years, like Chief Minister, Premier, and Prime Minister. They are in charge of running the country and making important decisions for its people.

Leaders of Grenada
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Leaders of Grenada

This section shows the different people who have led the government of Grenada.

Political Parties

Here are the political parties mentioned in this list: Grenada National Party (GNP) Grenada United Labour Party (GULP) New Jewel Movement (NJM) New National Party (NNP) The National Party (NP) National Democratic Congress (NDC)

Other Affiliations

Independent

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Died in office

Chief Ministers of Grenada (1960–1967)

The Chief Minister was the leader of the government before Grenada became fully independent.

No.	Photo	Name	Took Office	Left Office	Political Party
1	Herbert Blaize	Herbert Blaize	January 1960	March 1961	GNP
2	George E. D. Clyne	George E. D. Clyne	March 1961	August 1961	GULP
3	Eric Gairy	Eric Gairy	August 1961	19 June 1962	GULP
(1)	Herbert Blaize	Herbert Blaize	September 1962	March 1967	GNP

Premiers of the Associated State of Grenada (1967–1974)

Grenada became an "Associated State" in 1967, meaning it had full control over its internal affairs, but the United Kingdom was still responsible for defense and foreign policy. The leader was then called the Premier.

No.	Photo	Name	Took Office	Left Office	Political Party
1	Herbert Blaize	Herbert Blaize	March 1967	August 1967	GNP
2	Sir Eric Gairy	Sir Eric Gairy	August 1967	6 February 1974	GULP

Prime Ministers of Grenada (1974–Present)

Grenada gained full independence on February 7, 1974. Since then, the head of government has been known as the Prime Minister.

No.	Photo	Name	Took Office	Left Office	Political Party
Prime Minister of Grenada (1974–1979)
1	Sir Eric Gairy	Sir Eric Gairy	7 February 1974	13 March 1979	GULP
Prime Ministers during the People's Revolutionary Government (1979–1983)
2	Maurice Bishop	Maurice Bishop	13 March 1979	14 October 1983	NJM
—	Bernard Coard	Bernard Coard	14 October 1983	19 October 1983	NJM
Head of the Revolutionary Military Council (1983)
—	General Hudson Austin	General Hudson Austin	19 October 1983	25 October 1983	Military / NJM
Governor-General of Grenada (1983)
—	Sir Paul Scoon	Sir Paul Scoon	25 October 1983	9 December 1983	None
Chairman of the Interim Advisory Council (1983–1984)
3	Nicholas Brathwaite	Nicholas Brathwaite	9 December 1983	4 December 1984	Independent
Prime Ministers of Grenada (1984–Present)
4	Herbert Blaize	Herbert Blaize	4 December 1984	19 December 1989	NNP
	Herbert Blaize	Herbert Blaize	4 December 1984	19 December 1989	NP
5	Ben Jones	Ben Jones	20 December 1989	16 March 1990	NP
(3)	Nicholas Brathwaite	Nicholas Brathwaite	16 March 1990	1 February 1995	NDC
6	George Brizan	George Brizan	1 February 1995	22 June 1995	NDC
7	Keith Mitchell	Keith Mitchell	22 June 1995	9 July 2008	NNP
8	Tillman Thomas	Tillman Thomas	9 July 2008	20 February 2013	NDC
(7)	Keith Mitchell	Keith Mitchell	20 February 2013	24 June 2022	NNP
9	Dickon Mitchell	Dickon Mitchell	24 June 2022	Incumbent	NDC