Premier of Montserrat

Premier of Montserrat

Coat of Arms of Montserrat
Incumbent
Donaldson Romeo
since 12 September 2014
Style The Honourable
Appointer Governor of Montserrat
Term length At the Governor's pleasure
Formation January 1960
First holder

William Henry Bramble

as Chief Minister
Website Office of the Premier
Montserrat
This article is part of a series on the
politics and government of
Montserrat

The Premier of Montserrat is the head of government of Montserrat, an island in the Caribbean which is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. As a result, the head of state of Montserrat is Queen Elizabeth II, who is the head of state of the United Kingdom. (Queen Elizabeth II is represented by the Governor of Montserrat.)

The current Premier of Montserrat is Donaldson Romeo of the People's Democratic Movement (Montserrat). The Premier is appointed by the Governor from among the members of the Legislative Council which consists of nine elected members.

On 13 October 2010, the Queen approved the Montserrat Constitution Order 2010, which replaces the Office of Chief Minister with the Office of Premier. The first Premier of Montserrat is Reuben Meade, who is also the last Chief Minister of Montserrat.

The Cabinet has replaced the Executive Council and consists of the Premier, the Attorney-General, the Financial Secretary, and three other ministers. One of the cabinet members aside from the Premier must be appointed deputy.

List of Premiers

# Image Premier Took office Left office Party
1 Reuben Meade 13 October 2010 12 September 2014 MCAP
2 Donaldson Romeo 12 September 2014 Incumbent PDM

See also


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