1. Keith Claudius Mitchell was born on 12 November 1946 and is a Grenadian politician who served as Prime Minister of Grenada from 1995 to 2008 and from 2013 to 2022.
20 Facts About Keith Mitchell
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Keith Mitchell is the longest-serving Prime Minister in Grenadian history, holding the office for more than 22 years.
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Keith Mitchell was leader of the New National Party from 1989 until 2024 and has been the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives of Grenada from 2008 to 2013, and again from 2022 to 2025.
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Keith Claudius Mitchell was born in the community of Brizan, Saint George.
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Keith Mitchell gained a master's degree from Howard University in 1975 and a doctorate in mathematics and statistics from American University in 1979.
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Keith Mitchell then worked as a statistician at Applied Management Sciences, providing statistical support to the US Energy Information Administration.
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In 1984, Keith Mitchell gave up his professional activities to return home to Grenada after the US invasion.
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Keith Mitchell was a cricketer, a spin bowler who captained the Grenada team in 1973.
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Keith Mitchell has since been a prominent cricket administrator in the West Indies alongside his political career.
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Keith Mitchell was elected as leader of the NNP in January 1989, defeating Prime Minister Herbert Blaize.
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Keith Mitchell held the additional portfolio of Minister of Finance for three periods.
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Keith Mitchell himself was re-elected to his seat from St George North West.
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Keith Mitchell said that the people voted for change and congratulated Thomas.
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Keith Mitchell held the additional portfolio of Minister of Finance until 2020.
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Keith Mitchell subsequently became Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives of Grenada.
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Ahead of the 2024 national convention of the NNP, Keith Mitchell announced that he would not seek re-election as leader, stepping back after over 35 years in the role.
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Keith Mitchell subsequently resigned as Leader of the Opposition on 21 February 2025, recommending Pierre as his successor.
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In 1997, Keith Mitchell became the first prime minister since Maurice Bishop to visit Cuba, signing an economic cooperation agreement.
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Keith Mitchell re-established relations with the People's Republic of China in 2005.
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Keith Mitchell approved 1996 plans by the United States Coast Guard to build a base on Petite Martinique.