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This is a list of the heads of state of Grenada, from the independence of Grenada in 1974 to the present day. The head of state under the Grenada Independence Act 1974 is the King of Grenada, Charles III, who is also the monarch in each of the other Commonwealth realms. The King is represented in Grenada by a Governor-General.
Prime Minister of Grenada (1974–1979) 1 Sir Eric Gairy (1922–1997) 1976: 7 February 1974 13 March 1979 (Deposed in a coup) [2] 5 years, 34 days GULP: Prime ministers of the People's Revolutionary Government of Grenada (1979–1983) 2 Maurice Bishop (1944–1983) — 13 March 1979 14 October 1983 (Deposed in a coup) 4 years, 215 days NJM ...
The monarchy of Grenada is a system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign and head of state of Grenada. The current Grenadian monarch and head of state, since 8 September 2022, is King Charles III. As sovereign, he is the personal embodiment of the Grenadian Crown.
As head of state, King Charles III is represented in Grenada by a governor general who acts on the advice of the prime minister and the cabinet. The leader of the majority party serves as Prime Minister and head of government. The cabinet consists of members, including the prime minister and ministers of executive departments.
Grenada is a constitutional monarchy with Charles III as head of state, represented locally by a governor-general. [8] [23] Executive power lies with the head of government, the prime minister. The governor-general role is mainly ceremonial, while the prime minister is usually the leader of the largest party in Parliament. [8]
Heads of state of Grenada since it became independent in 1974. The monarch of Grenada is represented in Grenada by the Governor-General of Grenada. See also Category:Governors-general of Grenada. Biography portal
The governor-general, on the Sovereign's behalf, gives royal assent to laws passed by the Parliament of Grenada. [5] [3] The governor-general also appoints state judges, ministers, ambassadors and high commissioners to overseas countries, and other senior government officials. [2] [3]
EmilePhaneuf—an archived, partial list of official websites for heads of state; Portale Storia (in Italian) —a list of current rulers by country; Rulers—a list of rulers throughout time and places; United Nations Protocol and Liaison Services—a list of heads of state, heads of government, and ministers for foreign affairs