Here is a list of the past leaders (Prime Ministers and Chief Ministers) of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, including their time in office and key contributions:
Past Leaders of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1. Ebenezer Joshua
- Title: Chief Minister
- Term: 1956–1967
- Party: People’s Political Party (PPP)
- Notes:
- First Chief Minister of Saint Vincent.
- Led during the period before full self-governance.
- Known for advocating workers’ rights and social reform.
2. Milton Cato
- Titles: Premier (1967–1979), Prime Minister (1979–1984)
- Party: Saint Vincent Labour Party (SVLP)
- Notes:
- First Prime Minister after independence in 1979.
- Led Saint Vincent through its transition from British colony to independent state.
- Oversaw the country’s new constitution.
3. James Fitz-Allen Mitchell
- Title: Prime Minister
- Term: 1984–2000
- Party: New Democratic Party (NDP)
- Notes:
- Longest-serving Prime Minister before Ralph Gonsalves.
- Focused on economic development, tourism, and regional diplomacy.
- Strengthened international relations, especially in the Caribbean and with the UK.
4. Ralph Gonsalves
- Title: Prime Minister
- Term: 2001–present (as of 2025)
- Party: Unity Labour Party (ULP)
- Notes:
- The longest-serving head of government in SVG history.
- Known for strong regional leadership, progressive policies, and focus on education and healthcare.
- Held prominent roles in CARICOM, ALBA, and the UN Security Council.
Vice Presidents, Governors-General, and Others
While SVG is a parliamentary democracy with a ceremonial Governor-General, the Prime Minister is the head of government.
- Current Governor-General: Susan Dougan (first female to hold the position)
- Previous Governors-General include:
- Sir Sydney Gun-Munro (1979–1985)
- Sir David Emmanuel Jack (1985–1996)
- Sir Charles Antrobus (1996–2002)
- Sir Frederick Ballantyne (2002–2019)
