Chief Minister of Saint Helena

Summary

The Chief Minister of Saint Helena is the head of the Saint Helena Government. The chief minister is elected by the Legislative Council of Saint Helena, and is formally appointed by the Governor of Saint Helena, the representative of the British monarch.[3]

Chief Minister of Saint Helena
Coat of arms of Saint Helena
Incumbent
Julie Thomas
since 25 October 2021
StyleThe Honourable[1]
Member ofExecutive Council[2]
SeatJamestown
AppointerGovernor of Saint Helena
Term lengthFour years
Inaugural holderJulie Thomas
Formation25 October 2021; 2 years ago (2021-10-25)
WebsiteOfficial website

The creation of the post was approved following the 2021 Saint Helena governance system referendum. The post of chief minister is the equivalent of a premier or prime minister in other British Overseas Territories.

The inaugural (and current) Chief Minister is Julie Thomas, who took office on 25 October 2021.

Chief ministers of Saint Helena (2021–present) edit

No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Elected Term of office
Took office Left office Time in office
1 Julie Thomas 2021 25 October 2021 Incumbent 2 years, 167 days

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "St Helena - The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association". Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Executive Council". St Helena Government. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Chief Minister - Saint Helena Government". Retrieved 27 April 2022.

External links edit

  • ST HELENA CHOOSES MINISTERIAL SYSTEM
  • Inaugural Meeting Of Legislative Council - Monday, 25 October 2021
  • Inaugural Meeting of Legislative Council - Councillor Julie Thomas elected as Chief Minister