Dickon Mitchell
Prime Minister of Grenada | |
|---|---|
| Assumed office 24 June 2022 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governor‑General | Cécile La Grenade |
| Preceded by | Keith Mitchell |
| Leader of the National Democratic Congress | |
| Preceded by | Franka Bernardine |
| Member of Parliament for St. David | |
| Assumed office 23 June 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Oliver Joseph |
| Chairman of the Caribbean Community | |
| In office 1 July 2024 – 31 December 2024[1] | |
| Preceded by | Irfaan Ali |
| Succeeded by | Mia Mottley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 October 1977[ |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Presentation Brothers College University of the West Indies |
Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell
Early life and law career
Mitchell was born in Petit Esperance,
After graduation, he worked as an Associate Attorney-at-Law at the firm Grant, Joseph & Co. He founded his own firm Mitchell & Co. in 2017.[3]
Political career
Mitchell was elected leader of the National Democratic Congress party on 31 October 2021.[3]
Prime Minister of Grenada
Mitchell's National Democratic Congress won the 2022 general election with slightly over 51% of the popular vote and winning nine out of the fifteen available seats.[6]
Mitchell reacted to the election victory by announcing that he would ask the governor-general, Dame Cécile La Grenade, to declare 24 June a national public or bank holiday so that "citizens can celebrate the liberation day and the victory that they have created for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique".[7]
On 24 June, Mitchell was sworn in as the ninth
A supporter of Grenada becoming a republic, Mitchell said he hopes to see his country become one during his administration.[15]
References
- ^ "ROTATION SCHEDULE FOR THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE CONFERENCE 1 JANUARY 2018 TO 30 JUNE 2025" (PDF). Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "NDC wins Grenada's General Election 2022". NOW Grenada. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Grenada election 2022: 10 Things to know about Dickon Mitchell". Loop News. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Live blog: Grenada votes election 2022". Loop News. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Graduates 2002". Hugh Wooding Law School. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Home - Grenada Elections 2022". elections2022.gd. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "PM-elect Dickon Mitchell to transform Grenada over next 15 years | Loop Caribbean News". Loop News. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "PM Gonsalves Congratulates Dickon Mitchell On Election Victory - St Vincent Times". 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Grenada's new Prime Minister sworn into office, urges unity". jamaica-gleaner.com. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ "Dickon Mitchell sworn in as new Prime Minister of Grenada | Loop Caribbean News". Loop News. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "Grenada's new Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell sworn into office". CNW Network. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Government Information Service (GIS) (24 June 2022). "Swearing in of Prime Minister Designate Mr. Dickon Mitchell". Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ "Grenada: Mitchell sworn in as Opposition Leader | Loop Caribbean News". Loop News.
- ^ a b Correspondent, WIC News (1 July 2022). "Grenada: PM Dickon Mitchell declares new cabinet, keeps ministry of finance, national security". WIC News. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Balla, Reemul (4 May 2023). "Grenadian prime minister 'hopes' country will become republic under his leadership". Sky News. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
