Historical leaders of Virgin Islands and other associated countries

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The following list shows all historical leaders of Virgin Islands starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands

Natalio Wheatley

Premier

Since May 5th, 2022

Virgin Islands

Andrew Fahie

Premier

Feb 26th, 2019 to May 5th, 2022

Virgin Islands

D. Orlando Smith

Premier

Nov 9th, 2011 to Feb 25th, 2019

Virgin Islands

Ralph T. O'Neal

Premier

Aug 23rd, 2007 to Nov 9th, 2011

Virgin Islands

D. Orlando Smith

Chief Minister

Jun 17th, 2003 to Aug 23rd, 2007

Virgin Islands

Ralph T. O'Neal

Chief Minister

May 15th, 1995 to Jun 17th, 2003

Virgin Islands

H. Lavity Stoutt

Chief Minister

Nov 17th, 1986 to May 14th, 1995

Virgin Islands

Cyril Romney

Chief Minister

Nov 11th, 1983 to Nov 17th, 1986

Virgin Islands

H. Lavity Stoutt

Chief Minister

Nov 12th, 1979 to Nov 11th, 1983

Virgin Islands

Willard Wheatley

Chief Minister

Jun 2nd, 1971 to Nov 12th, 1979

Virgin Islands

H. Lavity Stoutt

Chief Minister

Apr 14th, 1967 to Jun 2nd, 1971