The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II. Portia Simpson Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica (since Jan 6, 2012) Portia Simpson Miller was born in Wood Hall, St. Catherine and attended the Marlie Hill Primary School , St. Martin’s High School and the Union Institute, Miami Florida where she read for a Bachelors Degree in Public Administration. While completing her degree she More →
Christopher Loeak, President of the Marshall Island (since Jan 3, 2012) Christopher Loeak (born 11 November 1952) is the current president of the Marshall Islands. He was elected by parliament following the Marshall Islands presidential election, 2012. Loeak was born on the Ailinglaplap Atoll on 11 November 1952. He attended Marshall Island High School before traveling to the United States More →
Gordon Darcy Lilo, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands (since Nov 16, 2011) Constituency: Gizo/ Kolombangara, Western Province Contact Address: Ministry of Environment and Conservation P.O. Box G13 Honiara Solomon Islands. Phone: +677 28611/ 22453 Fax: +677 28735 Parliamentary Service Elected to the National Parliament of Solomon Islands for Gizo/ Kolombangara Constituency in 5 December 2001. Re-elected in 5 April 2006. Other More →
Tony Tan, President of Singapore (since Sept 1, 2011) Tony Tan Keng Yam (born 7 February 1940, in Singapore) is a Singaporean politician, banker, and mathematician. Until 1 July 2011, he was Executive Director and Deputy Chairman of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) and Chairman of Singapore Press Holdings Limited (SPH). He also serves as Chairman of Singapore’s More →
Manuel Pinto da Costa, President of São Tomé and Príncipe (since Sept 3, 2011). Manuel Pinto da Costa (born 5 August 1937) is a Santoméan economist and politician who served as the first President of São Tomé and Príncipe from 1975 to 1991. He was again elected as President in August 2011 and takes office on 3 September 2011. Educated in More →
James Alix Michel, President of Seychelles On May 21, 2011 incumbent James Michel (People’s Party) wins 55% of the vote. Colonel (ret.) James Alix Michel (born August 18, 1944) has been the president of the Seychelles since April 14, 2004. He had been vice-president to his predecessor, France-Albert René, since 1996. He began as a teacher, but became involved in More →
Michel Martelly, President of Haiti (since May 14, 2011) Michel Joseph Martelly (born February 12, 1961), also known by his stage name “Sweet Micky”, is the current President of Haiti following his victory in the Haitian presidential election of 2011. Before entering the political scene, Martelly was a performing and recording artist, composer and businessman. In July 2010, he announced More →
Emanuel (Manny) Mori, President of the Federated States of Micronesia On May 11, 2011 President Manny Mori was re-elected by Congress. Emanuel (Manny) Mori is the seventh President of the Federated States of Micronesia. He was selected by 15th FSM Congress and sworn into office on May 11 2007. President Mori has a collage of financial management experiences in the More →
Michael Somare, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Note: on April 4, 2011, Prime Minister Somare was accused of misconduct and ordered to temporarily step down for 14 days by a leadership tribunal. Sam Abal becomes acting prime minister. Date of Birth: 09 April 1936 Place of Birth: Rabaul, East New Britain Province Marital Status: Married with five children and More →
Freundel Stuart is the current and seventh Prime Minister of Barbados He succeeded David Thompson, who died on 23 October 2010 of pancreatic cancer. A member of the Democratic Labour Party, Freundel Stewart is a graduate of the University of the West Indies with degrees in Political Science and Law. He is a practicing Lawyer and his practice encompasses criminal More →
Gerrit Schotte, 1st Prime Minister of Curaçao Netherlands Antilles was dissolved on 10 October 2010, resulting in two new constituent countries, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, with the other islands joining the Netherlands as special municipalities. In the election of 2007, Gerrit Fransisco Schotte set a new political record on the island as a first timer on a voting list to More →
Sarah Wescot-Williams, Prime Minister of Sint Maarten (St. Martin) Netherlands Antilles was dissolved on 10 October 2010, resulting in two new constituent countries, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, with the other islands joining the Netherlands as special municipalities. Sarah Wescot-Williams is the leader of the Democratic Party of Sint Maarten and the first Prime Minister of Sint Maarten. Even though her More →
Dervis Eroglu, President of Northern Cyprus (since April 23, 2010) Dr. Derviş Eroğlu (born 1938) is a political figure and President of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). He was Prime Minister of the entity from 1985 to 1994 and from 1996 to 2004, and leader of the National Unity Party. His party won the general elections in 2009 and More →
Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor-General of Bahamas (sworn in on April 14, 2010) Arthur Alexander Foulkes was born at Mathew Town, Inagua, 11 May 1928, son of the late Dr. William A. Foulkes and Mrs. Julie Foulkes nee Maisonneuve. He was educated at public schools in Mathew Town and in Nassau and first worked at The Nassau Guardian as a linotype More →
Iolu Abil, President of Vanuatu Iolu Johnson Abil (born 1942) is a Vanuatuan politician. He was elected and sworn in as the President of Vanuatu on 2 September 2009. Abil is from Tanna island, which is located in Vanuatu’s southernmost Tafea Province. He was born in the village of Lauaneai on Tanna in the New Hebrides in 1942 to parents More →