Key Figures

Chief of State:
King Charles III represented by Governor General Cécile La Grenade
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell

Overview

Government Name:
Grenada
Constitution:
Adopted: 1973; Establishes different branches of government between executive and legislative, acknowledges the king as head of state, and outlines basic rights of citizens and public services.
Government Type:
Parliamentary Democracy and a Commonwealth Realm
Grenada Flag
Coat of Arms of Grenada

Index of Economic Freedom

There is no Index of Economic Freedom rating for Grenada

Country Risk Rating

There is no Country Risk Rating for Grenada

Government Branches

Main Powers Election Process Election Cycle 1
Executive

The governor-general appoints the prime minister and cabinet, acts on the cabinet's advice, and can remove the prime minister. The prime minister is in charge of day-to-day executive power operations and advising the governor general.

The leader of the majority party is appointed as prime minister by the governor-general.

5 years

Judicial

Members interpret and apply laws of various member states of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).

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Legislative

The parliament is in charge of passing legislature.

The senate has 10 members appointed by the government and another 3 members appointed by the opposing party. The house of representatives are elected by simple majority vote in single-member constituencies.

5 years

Regional Trade Blocs

International Organization Participation [2]

Environmental Agreements [3]

Tax Information [2]

Tax Authority:
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Tax Name:
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Sources:

  1. ElectionGuide http://www.electionguide.org/
  2. EY, http://www.ey.com
  3. CIA World Factbook, https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/
  4. U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/