List of prime ministers of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Coat of arms of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Incumbent Godwin Friday since 27 November 2025
Style	The Right Honourable
Residence	Prime Minister's Official Residence, Kingstown
Appointer	Governor-General
Term length	Five years, renewable
Inaugural holder	Ebenezer Joshua (as Chief Minister) Milton Cato (as Premier)
Formation	27 October 1979; 46 years ago (1979-10-27)
Deputy	Deputy Prime Minister
Salary	150,454 Eastern Caribbean dollars/55,724 USD annually

The Prime Minister is the head of government in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This important role leads the country's government and makes key decisions. This article shares a list of all the people who have held this top leadership position. It covers their time in office, from Chief Ministers to Premiers, and finally, Prime Ministers.

How a Prime Minister is Chosen
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How a Prime Minister is Chosen

The role of the Prime Minister is set out in the country's constitution. The Governor-General chooses the person for this job. This person must be a member of the House of Assembly. They are chosen because they are expected to have the most support from the other elected representatives.

If the Prime Minister loses the support of the majority in the House of Assembly, they must step down. They can also advise the Governor-General to call a new election. This ensures that the country's leader always has the trust of the people's representatives.

Leaders of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

This section lists the important leaders of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. These leaders have guided the country through different periods. They held titles like Chief Minister, Premier, and Prime Minister.

People's Political Party (PPP) Saint Vincent Labour Party (SVLP) Independent New Democratic Party (NDP) Unity Labour Party (ULP)

Chief Ministers (1960–1969)

These leaders were called Chief Ministers before the country gained more self-governance.

Number	Portrait	Name	Election	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Political party
1		Ebenezer Joshua	1961 1966	9 January 1960	30 May 1967	7 years, 141 days	PPP
2		Milton Cato	1967	30 May 1967	27 October 1969	2 years, 150 days	SVLP

Premiers (1969–1979)

After 1969, the leader's title changed to Premier. This was another step towards full independence.

Number	Name	Election	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Political party
1	Milton Cato	—	27 October 1969	13 April 1972	2 years, 169 days	SVLP
2	James Fitz-Allen Mitchell	1972	14 April 1972	8 December 1974	2 years, 238 days	Independent
(1)	Milton Cato	1974	8 December 1974	27 October 1979	4 years, 323 days	SVLP

Prime Ministers (1979–Present)

Since 1979, after gaining full independence, the country's leader has been called the Prime Minister.

Number	Name	Election	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Political party
1	Milton Cato	1979	27 October 1979	30 July 1984	4 years, 277 days	SVLP
2	Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell	1984 1989 1994 1998	30 July 1984	27 October 2000	16 years, 89 days	NDP
3	Arnhim Eustace	—	27 October 2000	29 March 2001	153 days	NDP
4	Ralph Gonsalves	2001 2005 2010 2015 2020	29 March 2001	27 November 2025	24 years, 243 days	ULP
5	Godwin Friday	2025	27 November 2025	Incumbent	3 days	NDP