Premier of Anguilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Premier 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 Premier is chosen by the Governor of Anguilla. This choice is made on behalf of King Charles III, who is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
Before 2019, this important job was called the Chief Minister of Anguilla. A new law, the Anguilla Constitution (Amendment) Order 2019, changed the name to Premier. This change happened on May 14, 2019.
The person who is currently the Premier is Cora Richardson-Hodge.
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Leaders of Anguilla
Chief Ministers (1976–2019)
Anguilla's top leader was known as the Chief Minister for many years. The first person to hold this role was Ronald Webster. He started in February 1976.
Other important leaders followed, like Emile Gumbs and Hubert Hughes. These leaders helped guide Anguilla through different times. They were chosen in elections by the people of Anguilla.
Premiers (2019–Present)
In May 2019, the title changed from Chief Minister to Premier. Victor Banks was the first person to be called Premier. He had also been the last Chief Minister.
After Victor Banks, Ellis Webster became the Premier in June 2020. He served until February 2025.
The current Premier, Cora Richardson-Hodge, took office on February 27, 2025. She is the third person to hold the title of Premier.
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| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Time in Office | Political party | Elected | Notes | ||
| Started | Ended | Total Time | ||||||
| Chief Ministers (1976–2019) | ||||||||
| 1 |  |
Ronald Webster (1926–2016) |
10 February 1976 | 1 February 1977 | 357 days | People's Progressive Party | 1976 | First time in office |
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Emile Gumbs (1928–2018) |
1 February 1977 | 28 May 1980 | 3 years, 117 days | Anguilla National Alliance | First time in office | |
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Ronald Webster (1926–2016) |
28 May 1980 | 12 March 1984 | 3 years, 289 days | Anguilla United Party | 1980 | Second time in office |
| (1) | Anguilla National Alliance | 1981 | ||||||
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Emile Gumbs (1928–2018) |
12 March 1984 | 16 March 1994 | 10 years, 4 days | Anguilla National Alliance | 1984 1989 |
Second time in office |
| 3 |  |
Hubert Hughes (1933–2021) |
16 March 1994 | 6 March 2000 | 5 years, 356 days | Anguilla United Party | 1994 1999 |
First time in office |
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Osbourne Fleming (born 1940) |
6 March 2000 | 16 February 2010 | 9 years, 347 days | Anguilla United Front | 2000 2005 |
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Hubert Hughes (1933–2021) |
16 February 2010 | 23 April 2015 | 5 years, 66 days | Anguilla United Movement | 2010 | Second time in office |
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Victor Banks (born 1947) |
23 April 2015 | 13 May 2019 | 4 years, 20 days | Anguilla United Front | 2015 | |
| Premiers (2019–present) | ||||||||
| 1 | |
Victor Banks (born 1947) |
14 May 2019 | 30 June 2020 | 1 year, 47 days | Anguilla United Front | — | |
| 2 |  |
Ellis Webster (born 1963) |
30 June 2020 | 27 February 2025 | 4 years, 242 days | Anguilla Progressive Movement | 2020 | |
| 3 | |
Cora Richardson-Hodge | 27 February 2025 | Incumbent | 144 days | Anguilla United Front | 2025 | |
More About Anguilla's Government
You can learn more about how Anguilla is governed by checking out these links:
- Elections in Anguilla
- Politics of Anguilla
