Chief Minister of Saint Helena

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Chief Minister of Saint Helena
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Incumbent
Julie Thomas
since 25 October 2021
Style The Honourable [1]
Member of Executive Council [2]
Seat Jamestown
Appointer Governor of Saint Helena
Term length Four years
Inaugural holder Julie Thomas
Formation25 October 2021;2 years ago (2021-10-25)
Website Official website

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]

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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)

No.PortraitName
(Birth–Death)
ElectedTerm of office
Took officeLeft officeTime in office
1 Julie Thomas 2021 25 October 2021Incumbent2 years, 292 days

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References

  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.