Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis explained
The Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis is an elected representative in the National Assembly who is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.[1] Historically, the person appointed to the position of Deputy Prime Minister is usually the Deputy Leader of the political party that holds the majority of seats in the national assembly or the Leader of another party in the case of a coalition government. The instrument of appointment of the Deputy Prime Minister can be found in the Constitution of St. Christopher and Nevis. The Deputy Prime Minister appointment can be revoked by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.[2]
Deputy Premiers 1967-1983
Deputy Prime Ministers since 1983
| Name | | Took office | | Left office | | Party | | Notes |
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| September 1983 | 1992 | | |
| April 1992 | November 1994 | | |
| November 1994 | July 1995 | | [6] |
| July 1995 | February 2013 | | [7] [8] |
| February 2013 | February 2015 | | [9] |
| February 2015 | May 2022 | | [10] |
| May 2022 | August 2022 | | |
| August 2022 | Incumbent | | [11] | |
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Saint Kitts and Nevis's Constitution of 1983 . Comparative Constitutions Project . 2022-08-02 . 2022-06-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220611100009/https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/St_Kitts_and_Nevis_1983.pdf?lang=en . live .
- Web site: St Kitts' deputy prime minister fired while attending funeral overseas . Jamaica Observer . 2022-08-02 . 2022-07-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220706152545/https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/st-kitts-deputy-prime-minister-fired-while-attending-funeral-overseas/ . live .
- Web site: Historic St. Kitts - Sir Paul Southwell . www.historicstkitts.kn . 2022-08-02 . 2022-07-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220702144920/https://www.historicstkitts.kn/people/calen-azariah-paul-southwell . live .
- Web site: St Kitts And Nevis Labour Party To Elect A New Leader On 28 November - SKN News . SKN News . 27 November 2021 . 2 August 2022 . 27 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211127120231/https://sknnews.com/saint-kitts-nevis/st-kitts-and-nevis-labour-party-to-elect-a-new-leader-on-28-november-10538401/ . live .
- Web site: Former Deputy Prime Minister of St. Kitts-Nevis Sydney Morris Has Died. 2022-08-02. 2021-05-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20210509110256/https://www.myvuenews.com/former-deputy-prime-minister-of-st-kitts-sydney-morris-has-died/. live.
- Web site: The World Factbook . Central Intelligence Agency . en . 1995 . 2022-08-02 . 2022-08-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220802231723/https://books.google.fi/books?id=vxj9vQByGXEC . live .
- Web site: New Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis Presents Credentials UN Press . press.un.org . 2022-08-02 . 2022-08-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220802231724/https://press.un.org/en/2015/bio4773.doc.htm . live .
- Web site: The St Kitts deputy Prime Minister resigns and the Attorney General is fired . thedominican.net . 2022-08-02 . 2022-08-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220802231723/https://thedominican.net/2013/02/sam-condor-resigns-from-cabinet.html . live .
- Web site: Dr. Earl Asim Martin is new Deputy Prime Minister . Pearl FM Radio . 6 February 2013 . 2 August 2022 . 2 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220802231728/http://pearlfmradio.sx/2013/02/06/dr-earl-asim-martin-is-new-deputy-prime-minister/ . live .
- Web site: SKNVibes PM Harris fires six Government Ministers . www.sknvibes.com . 2022-08-02 . 2022-05-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220512000058/https://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/118955 . live .
- Web site: MEMBERS OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS' FEDERAL CABINET OFFICIALLY SWORN IN AND ASSIGNED MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIOS . St. Kitts & Nevis Information Service . 14 August 2022.