Premier of Montserrat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Premier of Montserrat |
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Coat of arms of Montserrat
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| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Governor of Montserrat |
| Term length | At the governor's pleasure |
| Formation | January 1960 |
| First holder | William Henry Bramble as Chief Minister |
| Website | Office of the Premier |
The Premier of Montserrat is like the main leader or head of the government for Montserrat. Montserrat is a special territory that belongs to the United Kingdom. The Premier is chosen by the Governor of Montserrat. The Governor acts on behalf of the King of the United Kingdom, currently King Charles III.
Right now, the Premier of Montserrat is Reuben Meade. He is part of a political group called the United Alliance. The Governor picks the Premier from people who are members of the Legislative Assembly. This Assembly has nine members who are elected by the people.
Before 2011, this important job was called the Chief Minister of Montserrat. The name changed on September 27, 2011. This happened when a new set of rules, called the Montserrat Constitution Order 2010, started. Interestingly, Reuben Meade was both the last Chief Minister and the first Premier of Montserrat!
The Premier works with a group called the Cabinet. This group helps run the government. The Cabinet includes the Premier, the person in charge of legal matters (the Attorney-General), the person in charge of money (the Financial Secretary), and three other ministers. One of these ministers is also chosen to be the Deputy Premier.
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What is the Premier of Montserrat?
The Premier of Montserrat is the top leader of the government in this British Overseas Territory. Think of them as the head of the team that manages the island. They are responsible for making important decisions for Montserrat and its people.
How the Premier is Chosen
The Premier is not directly elected by everyone. Instead, the Governor of Montserrat chooses them. The Governor acts on behalf of the King of the United Kingdom. The person chosen must be a member of the Legislative Assembly. This Assembly is made up of nine people elected by the public.
A Change in Title: From Chief Minister to Premier
For many years, from 1960 to 2011, the leader of Montserrat's government was called the Chief Minister. This changed on September 27, 2011. A new set of rules, called the Montserrat Constitution Order 2010, made the change official. The very first person to hold the title of Premier was Reuben Meade. He was also the last person to be called Chief Minister.
Working with the Cabinet
The Premier leads a group called the Cabinet. This group helps the Premier run the government. The Cabinet includes key officials like the Attorney-General (who handles legal matters) and the Financial Secretary (who manages the island's money). There are also three other ministers in the Cabinet. One of these ministers is chosen to be the Deputy Premier, who can step in if the Premier is unavailable.
List of Leaders
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)
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| Chief Ministers (1960–2011) | ||||||||
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William Henry Bramble (1901–1988) |
January 1960 | December 1970 | 10 years, 11 months | Montserrat Labour Party | — 1961 1966 |
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Percival Austin Bramble (born 1931) |
December 1970 | November 1978 | 7 years, 11 months | Progressive Democratic Party | 1970 1973 |
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John Osborne (1935–2011) |
November 1978 | 10 October 1991 | 12 years, 11 months | People's Liberation Movement | 1978 1983 1987 |
First time in office |
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Reuben Meade (born 1954) |
10 October 1991 | 13 November 1996 | 5 years, 34 days | National Progressive Party | 1991 | First time in office |
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Bertrand Osborne (1935–2018) |
13 November 1996 | 22 August 1997 | 282 days | Movement for National Reconstruction | 1996 | |
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David Brandt | 22 August 1997 | 5 April 2001 | 3 years, 226 days | Independent | — | |
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John Osborne (1935–2011) |
5 April 2001 | 2 June 2006 | 5 years, 58 days | New People's Liberation Movement | 2001 | Second time in office |
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Lowell Lewis (born 1952) |
2 June 2006 | 10 September 2009 | 3 years, 100 days | Montserrat Democratic Party | 2006 | |
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Reuben Meade (born 1954) |
10 September 2009 | 27 September 2011 | 2 years, 17 days | Movement for Change and Prosperity | 2009 | Second time in office |
| Premiers (2011–present) | ||||||||
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Reuben Meade (born 1954) |
27 November 2011 | 12 September 2014 | 2 years, 289 days | Movement for Change and Prosperity | — | First time in office |
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Donaldson Romeo (born 1962) |
12 September 2014 | 19 November 2019 | 5 years, 68 days | People's Democratic Movement | 2014 | |
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Easton Taylor-Farrell | 19 November 2019 | 25 October 2024 | 4 years, 341 days | Movement for Change and Prosperity | 2019 | |
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Reuben Meade (born 1954) |
25 October 2024 | Incumbent | 254 days | United Alliance | 2024 | Second time in office |
See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Montserrat para niños
- List of current heads of government in the United Kingdom and dependencies
- Chief Minister of Montserrat - title of the head of government prior to 2011
