Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Representative of the monarch of Saint Kitts and Nevis
The governor-general of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the representative of the monarch of Saint Kitts and Nevis, currently King Charles III. The appointed governor-general, currently Marcella Liburd, lives in Government House, Basseterre, which serves as her official residence.
The governor-general appoints a deputy governor-general for Nevis.
Constitutional basis
The office of governor-general is established by section 21 of the constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis, which provides that the governor-general is appointed by the monarch and serves at His Majesty's pleasure. The governor-general must be a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
List of governors-general
Following is a list of people who have served as Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis since independence in 1983.
Constitutional powers, functions and duties
The office of Governor-General is provided for by Chapter III, Sections 21 to 24 of the Constitution. These state:
22.-
1. During any period when the office of Governor-General is vacant or the holder of the office of Governor-General is absent from Saint Christopher and Nevis or is for any other reason unable to perform the functions of his office those functions shall be performed by such person as Her Majesty may appoint.
2. Any person appointed under subsection (1) shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure and shall in any case cease to perform the functions of the office of Governor-General if the holder of the office of Governor-General has notified him that he is about to assume or resume those functions.
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