Who runs local government in Grenada?
Grenada has no local government. Its six parishes are administrative areas run by central government. The Constitution (section 107) says there shall be a council for the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, and a 1995 Act provides for one, but as of the latest CLGF profile (2019) it had not been set up.
Grenada · Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy · Caribbean
The levels of government below the nation
| Level | How it is chosen | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Parishes (6) and Carriacou and Petite Martinique | No elected councils; a national Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs | All services are run by central government. |
Three questions about local power in Grenada
Are local leaders elected?
No one is elected locally; the 15 members of the House of Representatives are the main local representatives.
Which laws set up local government?
The Constitution requires a Carriacou and Petite Martinique council, but it does not exist in practice. Community groups are informal.
Who are local leaders accountable to?
Local issues are handled by ministries, which answer to Parliament and voters at national elections.
Traditional and customary authority
There is no traditional authority. Churches and village elders are respected but have no legal powers.
Community and neighbourhood power
Village and community groups, church groups and farmers' and fishers' co-operatives organise local life and speak to MPs and ministries.
Points to know
- A 2016 constitutional reform referendum, which was rejected, did not settle the question of local government.
Sources
- The local government system in Grenada: country profile 2019, Commonwealth Local Government Forum, checked 14 October 2026
- Grenada's Constitution of 1973 (rev. 1992), Constitute Project, checked 14 October 2026
See also: Grenada's official statistics and leaders · the 10 levels of power.