Saint Kitts and Nevis: Government
Key Figures
- Chief of State:
- King Charles III represented by Governor General Marcella Liburd
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew
Overview
- Government Name:
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Constitution:
- Adopted: 1983; Briefly overviews topics such as protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, the structures and roles of the governor-general, parliament, and the executive branch, finances, public service, citizenship, judicial provisions, and other miscellaneous information.
- Government Type:
- Parliamentary Democracy
Index of Economic Freedom
Country Risk Rating
Government Branches
| Main Powers | Election Process | Election Cycle 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | Monarch of the United Kingdom acts as a ceremonial figurehead, governor-general represents the king, and prime minister provides advice for the governor-general and leads the cabinet of ministers. |
Governor-general is appointed by the monarch and prime minister is appointed by the governor-general. |
Governor-General and Prime Minister: At His Majesty's discretion |
| Judicial | Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court presides over multiple countries, one justice resides in St. Kitts. |
Appointed by British monarch and the Judicial and Legal Services Commission. |
Mandatory retirement age of 65 |
| Legislative | Responsible for drafting legislation. |
National Assembly has 11 members elected by plurality vote in single-member constituencies and 3 members are appointed by the governor-general. |
5 years |
Regional Trade Blocs
International Organization Participation [2]
Environmental Agreements [3]
Tax Information [2]
- Tax Authority:
- Information not available
- Tax Name:
- Information not available
Sources:
- ElectionGuide http://www.electionguide.org/
- EY, http://www.ey.com
- CIA World Factbook, https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/
- U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/