Keith Mitchell

Keith Claudius Mitchell (born 12 November 1946) is a Grenadian politician. He became Prime Minister of Grenada in February 2013. He also served as Prime Minister from 1995 to 2008. He was the longest serving Prime Minister Grenada has ever had, holding the office for just over 13 years.[1][2] He lost re-election in 2022 to Dickon Mitchell.


Keith Mitchell

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Mitchell in 2018
Prime Minister of Grenada
In office
20 February 2013 – 24 June 2022
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor GeneralCarlyle Glean
Cécile La Grenade
Preceded byTillman Thomas
Succeeded byDickon Mitchell
In office
22 June 1995 – 9 July 2008
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor GeneralReginald Palmer
Daniel Williams
Preceded byGeorge Brizan
Succeeded byTillman Thomas
Leader of the New National Party
Assumed office
18 January 1989
Preceded byHerbert Blaize
Leader of the Opposition
In office
9 July 2008 – 20 February 2013
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterTillman Thomas
Preceded byTillman Thomas
Succeeded byVacant
Member of Parliament
for St. George North West
Assumed office
3 December 1984
Preceded byGeorge Hosten
Majority2,500 (71.61%)
Personal details
Born
Keith Claudius Mitchell

(1946-11-12) 12 November 1946 (age 77)
Brizan, British Windward Islands (now Grenada)
Political partyNew National Party
Spouse(s)Marietta Mitchell
ChildrenOlinga Mitchell
Alma materUniversity of the West Indies
Howard University
American University
Presentation Brothers' College

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