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Executive branch > Chief of state
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor David PEAREY (since 18 April 2006) |
Executive branch > Elections
none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor |
Executive branch > Head of government
Chief Minister Dr. Orlando D. SMITH (since 17 June 2003) |
Flag description
blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Virgin Islander coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts a woman flanked on either side by a vertical column of six oil lamps above a scroll bearing the Latin word VIGILATE (Be Watchful) |
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Flag modification
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15 |
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Independence
none (overseas territory of the UK) |
International organization participation
Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), IOC, OECS (associate), UNESCO (associate), UPU |
Judicial branch
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, consisting of the High Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal (one judge of the Supreme Court is a resident of the islands and presides over the High Court); Magistrate's Court; Juvenile Court; Court of Summary Jurisdiction |
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Legal system
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English law |
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Legislative branch
unicameral Legislative Council (13 seats; members are elected by direct popular vote, 1 member from each of nine electoral districts, 4 at-large members; to serve four-year terms) |
Legislative branch > Election results
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NDP 8, VIP 5 |
Legislative branch > Elections
last held 16 May 2003 (next to be held in 2007) |
National holiday
Territory Day, 1 July (1956) |
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political parties > Two party
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Political parties and leaders
Concerned Citizens Movement or CCM [Ethlyn SMITH]; National Democratic Party or NDP [Orlando SMITH]; United Party or UP [Gregory MADURO]; Virgin Islands Party or VIP [Ralph T. O'NEAL] |
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Prime minister
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Orlando Smith |
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Status
dependent democracy |
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal |
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Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
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none |
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