Who Leads Grenada?
Dickon Mitchell serves as Grenada's Prime Minister. This page covers Grenada's leadership, government, economy, trade, alliances, and global role.
Last verified: April 2026. Sources: IMF, World Bank, government records.
Leadership
Dickon Mitchell
Prime Minister of Grenada
- Political Party
- NDC
- Inaugurated
- Jun 24, 2022
- Term Ends
- 2027
- Next Election
- 2027
- Born
- Jan 1, 1978 in St. George's, Grenada
- Country Population
- 125K
- Continent
- North America
Dickon Mitchell became Prime Minister in June 2022 after his National Democratic Congress won a surprise landslide victory. A corporate lawyer by training, he has focused on economic diversification, climate resilience, and government accountability. He represents a new generation of Caribbean leadership.
Government
- Capital
- St. George's
- Official Language(s)
- English
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Government Type
- Parliamentary Democracy
- Area
- 344 km²
Grenada is a Caribbean island nation known as the 'Spice Isle' for its production of nutmeg, cinnamon, and other spices. It was the site of a US military intervention in 1983. The country has beautiful beaches, a volcanic interior, and a growing eco-tourism sector. Grenada is also known for St. George's University, a major medical school attracting international students.
Grenada is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. King Charles III is head of state, represented by Governor-General Cecile La Grenade. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell (National Democratic Congress; NDC) has been PM since June 24, 2022, after defeating the long-serving Keith Mitchell (NNP; unrelated to Dickon). Parliament has two chambers: Senate and House of Representatives (15 seats).
Economic Snapshot
- GDP
- $1.3B
- GDP Per Capita
- $10,400
- Income Group
- Upper-middle income
- Trade Balance
- Deficit
- Inflation
- 3.5% (Central Statistics Office, 2023)
Grenada's economy is tourism (~30-40% of GDP; Grand Anse beach; Grenada is considered one of the Caribbean's most beautiful islands) and spice exports (nutmeg; mace; cocoa). Post-Hurricane Ivan reconstruction (2004-2010) was successful. The country has been rebuilding its nutmeg industry since Ivan destroyed many trees.
Major Industries
- Tourism (Grenada; Grand Anse beach; yachting; underwater sculpture; growing)
- Nutmeg (~33% of world supply; spice dominant export; GCNA; Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association)
- Cocoa (Fine-flavor; organic; Grenada Chocolate Company)
- Financial services (offshore; minor)
- Construction
Grenada is known for: Grenada produces approximately one-third of the world's nutmeg (world's second-largest producer after Indonesia); nutmeg trees produce both nutmeg (the seed) and mace (the red aril covering the seed); Grenada's nutmeg is featured on its national flag (one of only three national flags to feature a crop; the nutmeg appears as a red disk with a yellow background). Grenada also has the world's first underwater sculpture park: Molinere Bay Sculpture Park (Jason deCaires Taylor; established 2006; approximately 65 life-size bronze and concrete sculptures including 'The Lost Correspondent,' 'The Viccisitudes' circle of linked children, and others; now overgrown with coral and marine life).
Trade Profile
Trade deficit offset by tourism and CIP (Citizenship by Investment Programme) revenues.
Top Exports
- Nutmeg and mace (~30%)
- Cocoa (~15%)
- Bananas (~10%)
- Tourism revenues (~30-40% of GDP)
Top Imports
- Consumer goods
- Food
- Petroleum
- Machinery
- Vehicles
Export Destinations
- United States
- Netherlands
Import Partners
- United States
- Trinidad and Tobago
The world depends on Grenada for: Nutmeg (~33% of world supply); mace; fine-flavor cocoa
Grenada depends on the world for: Food; petroleum; consumer goods; tourist visitors
Global Role
Grenada's global significance is the 1983 U.S. invasion (Operation Urgent Fury), being the world's second-largest nutmeg producer (~33% of supply), the world's first underwater sculpture park, and fine-flavor cocoa.
- Operation Urgent Fury (October 25, 1983) was the first U.S. military action since Vietnam; triggered by the killing of PM Maurice Bishop in a Marxist coup; 19 American soldiers killed; widely criticized internationally; resulted in stable democracy
- Grenada is the world's second-largest nutmeg producer (~33% of world supply after Indonesia); nutmeg appears on the Grenadian flag; the GCNA (Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association) coordinates production and export
- The Molinere Bay Sculpture Park (2006; Jason deCaires Taylor) is the world's first underwater sculpture park; approximately 65 sculptures now covered with coral and marine life; accessible by snorkeling and diving
- The MV Bianca C ('the Titanic of the Caribbean'; an Italian cruise ship that sank off Grenada in 1961; approximately 150 m long; one of the Caribbean's most famous wreck dives) is a major diving attraction
Frequently Asked Questions
Who governs Grenada?
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell (NDC; National Democratic Congress) has governed since June 24, 2022. King Charles III is head of state. The previous PM Keith Mitchell (NNP; unrelated to Dickon Mitchell) had served since 2013.
What was the 1983 U.S. invasion of Grenada?
Operation Urgent Fury (October 25, 1983) was a U.S. military invasion following a Marxist coup within Grenada's ruling New Jewel Movement (Maurice Bishop was killed October 19, 1983 by hardliners). President Reagan cited protecting approximately 500 U.S. medical students. The UN General Assembly voted 108-9 condemning it. The operation succeeded; Grenada transitioned to stable democracy.
Related Countries
- Trinidad and Tobago: CARICOM partner; nearest significant neighbor; petroleum supplier; regional oil services hub
- Barbados: Eastern Caribbean CARICOM partner; comparison of Caribbean island economies
- United States: 1983 invasion (Operation Urgent Fury); primary tourist source; primary trade partner
- Indonesia: World's largest nutmeg producer; Grenada is the second-largest; both compete for global nutmeg market