Administrative divisions: 3 parishes; Saint Anthony, Saint
Georges, Saint Peter's
Independence: none (dependent territory of the UK)
National holiday: Celebration of the Birthday of the Queen (second
Saturday of June)
Constitution: present constitution came into force 19 December 1989
Legal system: English common law and statute law
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Executive branch:
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6
February 1952), represented by Governor Frank SAVAGE (since NA
February 1993) was appointed by the queen
head of government: Chief Minister Reuben T. MEADE (since NA October
1991)
cabinet: Executive Council consists of the governor, the chief
minister, three other ministries, the attorney general, and the
finance secretary
Legislative branch: unicameral
Legislative Council: elections last held 8 October 1991 (next to be
held NA); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (11 total,
7 elected) NPP 4, NDP 1, PLM 1, independent 1
Judicial branch: Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (based in Saint
Lucia)
Political parties and leaders: National Progressive Party (NPP),
Reuben T. MEADE; People's Liberation Movement (PLM), Noel TUITT;
National Development Party (NDP), Bertrand OSBORNE