Godwin Friday | |
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 Friday in 2019 | |
| 5thPrime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | |
| Assumed office 28 November 2025 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Governors-General | Susan Dougan Stanley John |
| Deputy | St. Clair Leacock |
| Preceded by | Ralph Gonsalves |
| Leader of theNew Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office 27 November 2016[1] | |
| Preceded by | Arnhim Eustace |
| Leader of the Opposition of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | |
| In office 21 November 2016[2] – 28 November 2025 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governors-General | Frederick Ballantyne Susan Dougan |
| Preceded by | Arnhim Eustace |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Gonsalves |
| Member of Parliament for the Northern Grenadines | |
| Assumed office 28 March 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1959-09-28)28 September 1959 (age 66)[citation needed] |
| Party | New Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Waterloo (BA, MA) Queen's University (LLB, PhD) |
| Website | http://ndpsvg.com |
Godwin Elliot Loraine Friday[3] (born 28 September[4] 1959[citation needed]) is aVincentian politician who has served asPrime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines since 2025 and as leader of theNew Democratic Party (NDP) since 2016. He has been theMember of Parliament (MP) for the Northern Grenadines constituency since 2001 and served as theleader of the opposition from 2016 to 2025.
In the2001 general election, Friday was elected to theHouse of Assembly for the first time. He retained his seat in the2005,2010,2015,2020, and 2025 elections.[5] In the2025 general election, Friday's NDP defeatedRalph Gonsalves' long-governingUnity Labour Party, forming a supermajority government and becoming prime minister.
He was born on 28 September[4] 1959 inBequia,[citation needed] the second-largest island in Saint Vincent and theGrenadines and the largest island of the Grenadines. Friday earned aBachelor of Arts in history and political science from theUniversity of Waterloo, and aBachelor of Laws fromQueen's University inOntario, Canada.[6] He graduated with amaster's degree in history from the University of Waterloo in 1985.[7] In 1989, he graduated with adoctorate inpolitical studies from Queen's University.[8]
In 2016,Arnhim Eustace, the party leader and opposition leader ofSaint Vincent and the Grenadines, resigned, which left Friday with the position as party leader andleader of the opposition.[9][6][10] He led the party into the2020 general election, winning the popular vote but losing 1 seat. At the2025 general election, the NDP won 14 of 15 seats in theHouse of Assembly, forming government for the first time since 1998.[11] Friday took additional portfolios ofMinister of Finance andMinister of Justice.[12]
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| Preceded by | Leader of theNew Democratic Party 2016–present | Incumbent |
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| Preceded by | Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2025–present | Incumbent |
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† Served asChief Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines,‡ Served asPremier of St Vincent and the Grenadines. | ||
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