Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, it was explorer Christopher COLUMBUS named the island after Saint VINCENT of Saragossa because 22 January 1498, the day of discovery, was the saint's feast day. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 6 parishes; Charlotte, Grenadines, Saint Andrew, Saint David, Saint George, Saint Patrick
National symbols

Saint Vincent parrot.

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Date of Independence 27 October 1979 (from the UK)
National holiday Independence Day, 27 October (1979)
Legal system English common law
International law organization participation has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Constitution
History Previous 1969, 1975; latest drafted 26 July 1979, effective 27 October 1979 (The Saint Vincent Constitution Order 1979)
Amendment process Proposed by the House of Assembly; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly membership and assent of the governor general; passage of amendments to constitutional sections on fundamental rights and freedoms, citizen protections, various government functions and authorities, and constitutional amendment procedures requires approval by the Assembly membership, approval in a referendum of at least two thirds of the votes cast, and assent of the governor general
Citizenship
Citizenship by birth yes
Citizenship by descent only at least one parent must be a citizen of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Dual citizenship recognized yes
Residency requirement for naturalization 7 years
Executive Branch
Chief of state King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Susan DOUGAN (since 1 August 2019)
Head of government Prime Minister Ralph Everard GONSALVES (since 29 March 2001)
Cabinet Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
Election/appointment process the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the governor general usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister; deputy prime minister also appointed by governor general on the advice of the prime minister
Legislative branch
Legislature name House of Assembly
Legislative structure Unicameral
Number of seats 22 (15 directly elected; 6 appointed)
Electoral system Plurality/majority
Scope of elections Full renewal
Term in office 5 years
Most recent election date 11/5/2020
Parties elected and seats per party United Labour Party (ULP) (9); New Democratic Party (NDP) (6)
Percentage of women in chamber 21.7%
Expected date of next election November 2025
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) is the superior court of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States; the ECSC is headquartered on St. Lucia and consists of the Court of Appeal -- headed by the chief justice and 4 judges -- and the High Court with 18 judges; the Court of Appeal travels to member states on a schedule to hear appeals from the High Court and subordinate courts; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a member of the Caribbean Court of Justice
Judge selection and term of office Chief justice of Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court appointed by the British monarch; other justices and judges appointed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, an independent body of judicial officials; Court of Appeal justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 65; High Court judges appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 62
Subordinate courts Magistrates' courts
Diplomatic representation in the US
Chief of mission Ambassador Lou-Anne Gaylene GILCHRIST (since 18 January 2017)
Chancery 1627 K Street, NW, Suite 704, Washington, DC 20006
Telephone [1] (202) 364-6730
FAX [1] (202) 364-6736
Email address and website
[email protected]

http://wa.embassy.gov.vc/washington/
Consulate(s) general New York
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy The US does not have an embassy in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; the US Ambassador to Barbados is accredited to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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    • International organization participation
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  • ILO
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  • ISO (subscriber)
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