Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis

The Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis is an elected representative in the National Assembly who is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. Historically, the person appointed to the position of Deputy Prime Minister is usually the Deputy Leader of the political party that holds the majority of seats in the national assembly or the Leader of another party in the case of a coalition government. The instrument of appointment of the Deputy Prime Minister can be found in the Constitution of St. Christopher and Nevis. The Deputy Prime Minister appointment can be revoked by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Deputy Premiers 1967-1983

Name Took office Left office Party Notes
Paul Southwell 1967 1978 SKNLP
Lee Moore 1978 1979 SKNLP
Charles Egbert Mills 1979 1980 SKNLP
Michael Oliver Powell 1980 1983 PAM

Deputy Prime Ministers since 1983

Name Took office Left office Party Notes
Michael Oliver Powell September 1983 1992 PAM
Sydney Earl Morris April 1992 November 1994 PAM
Hugh Heyliger November 1994 July 1995 PAM
Sam Condor July 1995 February 2013 SKNLP
Earl Asim Martin February 2013 February 2015 SKNLP
Shawn Richards February 2015 May 2022 PAM
Eugene Alistair Hamilton May 2022 August 2022 PAM
Geoffrey Hanley August 2022 Incumbent SKNLP

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