Premier of Anguilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Premier of Anguilla |
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Coat of arms of Anguilla
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| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Governor of Anguilla |
| Term length | At the governor's pleasure |
| Formation | 10 February 1976 |
| First holder | Ronald Webster |
The Premier of Anguilla is the main leader of the government in Anguilla. Anguilla is a special territory that belongs to the United Kingdom. The Governor of Anguilla chooses the Premier. This choice is made on behalf of the UK monarch, currently King Charles III.
Before 2019, this important job was called the Chief Minister of Anguilla. On May 14, 2019, the Anguilla Constitution changed. This change officially renamed the position to Premier.
The person holding the Premier job right now is Cora Richardson-Hodge.
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What Does the Premier Do?
The Premier of Anguilla is like the head of a team. This team runs the government of Anguilla. They make important decisions for the people living there. The Premier works with other government officials. Together, they manage things like schools, healthcare, and roads.
How is the Premier Chosen?
The Premier is chosen by the Governor of Anguilla. The Governor usually picks the leader of the political party that wins the most seats in the general election. This means the Premier is the person who has the support of the most people.
The Premier's job lasts as long as the Governor decides. This is often linked to how long their political party stays in power.
A Look Back: Chief Ministers and Premiers
The role of the top leader in Anguilla has a history. It started as the Chief Minister and later became the Premier.
The First Leaders
The first person to hold this top government job was Ronald Webster. He became Chief Minister on February 10, 1976. He served two times in this role.
Another important early leader was Emile Gumbs. He also served as Chief Minister twice. These early leaders helped shape Anguilla's government.
From Chief Minister to Premier
For many years, the leader was known as the Chief Minister. People like Hubert Hughes and Osbourne Fleming held this title. They worked to improve Anguilla.
Victor Banks was the last Chief Minister. He then became the first Premier when the name changed in May 2019. This was a big moment for Anguilla's government.
Recent Premiers
After Victor Banks, Ellis Webster became the Premier. He led the government for a few years.
The current Premier is Cora Richardson-Hodge. She took office in February 2025. She is now responsible for leading Anguilla.
Images for kids
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Hubert Hughes, who served as Chief Minister twice.
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Osbourne Fleming, a former Chief Minister.
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Victor Banks, the last Chief Minister and first Premier.
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Ellis Webster, a former Premier of Anguilla.
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See Also
- List of current heads of government in the United Kingdom and dependencies
- List of leaders of dependent territories
- Elections in Anguilla
- Politics of Anguilla
