Dickon Mitchell
Prime Minister of Grenada since 2022
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Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell[2] (born 8 October 1978) is a Grenadian politician and attorney serving as the prime minister of Grenada since 24 June 2022 and the leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) since 2021.[3] He led his party to victory in the 2022 general election.[4]
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Dickon Mitchell | |
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Mitchell in 2024 | |
| Prime Minister of Grenada | |
| Assumed office 24 June 2022 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governor-General | Cécile La Grenade |
| Preceded by | Keith Mitchell |
| Leader of the National Democratic Congress | |
| Assumed office 31 October 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Franka Bernardine |
| Member of Parliament for St. David | |
| Assumed office 23 June 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Oliver Joseph |
| Chairman of the Caribbean Community | |
| In office 1 July 2024 – 31 December 2024[1] | |
| Preceded by | Irfaan Ali |
| Succeeded by | Mia Mottley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 October 1977[disputed – discuss] Saint David Parish, Grenada |
| Party | National Democratic Congress |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Presentation Brothers College University of the West Indies |
Early life and law career
Mitchell was born in Petit Esperance, Saint David, Grenada. He received an LLB (Hons) from the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, and completed his Legal Education Certificate at Hugh Wooding Law School[3] in 2002.[5]
After graduation, he worked as an Associate Attorney-at-Law at the firm Grant, Joseph & Co. He founded his own firm Mitchell & Co. in 2017.[3]
Political career
Mitchell was elected leader of the National Democratic Congress party on 31 October 2021.[3]
Prime Minister of Grenada
Mitchell's National Democratic Congress won the 2022 general election with slightly over 51% of the popular vote and winning nine out of the fifteen available seats.[6]
Mitchell reacted to the election victory by announcing that he would ask the governor-general, Dame Cécile La Grenade, to declare 24 June a national public or bank holiday so that "citizens can celebrate the liberation day and the victory that they have created for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique".[7]
On 24 June, Mitchell was sworn in as the ninth prime minister of Grenada, succeeding Keith Mitchell (no relation).[8][9][10] He pledged to end nepotism in the Grenadian society and reform the electoral system.[11][12] He took the additional portfolio of Minister of Finance of Grenada and created a new Ministry called the Ministry of Mobilization, Implementation and Transformation.[13][14] During his speech at the swearing-in of Ministers ceremony, he promised to pay teachers their withheld salaries.[14]
A supporter of Grenada becoming a republic, Mitchell said he hopes to see his country become one during his administration.[15]