The São Tomé and Príncipe Council of Ministers consists of thirteen members appointed by the president with the advice of the prime minister.[1]
The Council of Ministers is chaired by the prime minister and is tasked with managing government operations. It is held accountable by the president and the National Assembly.
Current Council of Ministers since 29 November 2014:
| government members | ||
| Name | Office | |
| Patrice Emery Trovoada | Prime Minister | |
| ministers | ||
| Afonso da Graca Varela da Silva | Minister for the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Parliamentary Affairs | |
| Urbino José Gonçalves Botelho | Minister of Foreign Affairs and Communities | |
| Jorge Amado | Minister of Defense and Internal Administration | |
| Ilza dos Santos Amado Vaz | Minister of Justice, Public Administration and Human Rights | |
| Genésio da Mata | Minister of Finance, Trade and Blue Economy | |
| Carlos Manuel Vila Nova | Minister of Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Environment | |
| Teodorico de Campos | Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development | |
| Olinto da Silva Daio | Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Communication | |
| Emílio Fernandes Lima | Minister of Employment and Social Affairs | |
| Maria de Jesus Trovoada dos Santos | Minister of Health | |
| Marcelino Leal Sanches | Minister of Youth and Sport | |