Prime Minister Dr. the Rt. Hon Keith Mitchell

“I am very saddened when I see families lose fathers, mothers and other family members very early in life. Lifestyle as it relates to diet and exercise affects every aspect of the family and has a profound impact on the quality of life of the children in these families. Illness is a reality that we all have to face but if we treat our bodies better by exercising more, and making healthier choices I believe that many of us may be able to delay or in some cases completely avoid lifestyle related diseases like hypertension, diabetes and heart disease,” said Dr. Mitchell.

More about Dr. Mitchell

Keith Claudius Mitchell, the son of the late Dowlyn and Catherine Mitchell, was born at Happy Hill in the Parish of St. George on November 12, 1946. He received his primary education from the Happy Hill Roman Catholic School and the J.W. Fletcher Memorial School.  His Secondary Education was undertaken at the Presentation Brothers College.
Dr. Mitchell studied at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, where he gained a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and chemistry (1969-71), followed by a Masters Degree in mathematics from Howard University (1973-75) and a Doctorate in mathematics and statistics from the American University (1975-79).

Dr. Mitchell served as a teacher at the Presentation Brothers College from 1972-73 and as a mathematics Professor at Howard University from 1977-83. He worked as a professional consultant to several Government departments and private corporations in the United States of America, before returning to his homeland Grenada.

In 1984 Dr. Mitchell was elected to the House of Representatives as the Member of Parliament of St. George’s North West. He is the longest serving member in the House of Representatives. He served as Minister of Communications, Works and Public Utilities, Transportation, Civil Aviation and Energy from 1984 to 1988 and Minister of Communications, Works and Public Utilities, Cooperatives, Community Development, Women’s Affairs and Civil Aviation from 1988 to 1989 in the New National Party (NNP) Government. He continued as an Opposition Member of Parliament until 1995.

Dr. Mitchell was elected Political Leader of the NNP in 1989. He successfully led the NNP to victory in the 1995 general election and became Prime Minister on June 22, 1995.

From 1995 to 1999 Dr. Mitchell served as Prime Minister, Minister of National Security, Mobilisation, Carriacou and Petit Martinique Affairs, Finance, Trade, Industry and Planning, Information and Foreign Affairs. Following the January 1999 general election, the Prime Minister’s portfolios comprised Minister of National Security, Finance, Trade, Industry and Planning, Information until November, when his portfolios comprised Minister of National Security and Information.
In the 1999 election, Dr. Mitchell led the NNP to an unprecedented victory, winning all 15 constituencies and being the first Prime Minister since Independence to win two consecutive general elections.

Dr. Mitchell led the NNP to another unprecedented victory on November 27, 2003, when the Party was elected to a third consecutive term in Office. The Prime Minister holds the portfolios of National Security, Human Resource Development, Information, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Business and Private Sector Development and Youth Development.

In the field of sports, Dr. Mitchell has contributed significantly in the area of cricket. He was a member of the Grenada Cricket Team from 1964-66, captain of the Combined Windward and Leeward Youth Cricket Team in 1966 and the Grenada Cricket Team in 1973.

The Prime Minister continues to play cricket. He initiated the informal Prime Ministerial Cricket Series in 2000, in an effort to promote the sport and contribute to the process of Regional Integration. This commitment to sport is also driven by his firm belief in healthy lifestyles and the role of sport and exercise in improving quality of living. Dr. Mitchell leads this effort by example, and religiously exercises every day, for at least one hour and being very conscious about his diet. Prime Minister Mitchell also supports many sporting events through personal sponsorships.

In his capacity as Prime Minister, Dr. Mitchell has served as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from January to July 1998 and from July to December 2004; Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank from May 1997 to May 1998; Chairman of the Ministerial Council of the Association of Caribbean States from 1996 to 1997.
Prime Minister Mitchell has been responsible for Science and Technology and Human Resource Development for CARICOM since July 1995.
Prime Minister Mitchell is Chairman of the CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-committee on Cricket.
Prime Minister Mitchell served as Chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) from May 2000 to January 2002, being the longest serving Chairman of the regional sub-group.
Prime Minister Mitchell served as Chairman of the Regional Security System (RSS) from April 2001 to March 2002.
The Prime Minister was appointed by Her Majesty to the Privy Council on February 20, 2004. As a result, his title is: Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, PC, MP.
He and his wife Marietta have one son, Olinga.

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Office of the Prime Minister,
Sixth Floor, Ministerial Complex,
Botanical Gardens, St. George’s, Grenada
Tel: 1-473-440-2255 / 2265 / 2383
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