Ministers of the São Toméan Government
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The São Tomé and Príncipe Council of Ministers consists of thirteen members appointed by the president with the advice of the prime minister.
The Council of Ministers is chaired by the prime minister and is tasked with managing government operations. It is held accountable by the president and the National Assembly
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Cabinet list is accurate as of February 2008.
The Council of Ministers is chaired by the prime minister and is tasked with managing government operations. It is held accountable by the president and the National Assembly
National Assembly of São Tomé and Príncipe
The unicameral National Assembly of São Tomé and Príncipe is the country's legislative body.The current National Assembly, formed following elections held on 26 March 2006, has a total of 55 members elected in 7 multi-member constituencies using the party-list proportional representation system...
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Members of the Council of Ministers
OFFICE | NAME | TERM |
Prime Minister | Patrice Trovoada Patrice Trovoada Patrice Emery Trovoada is a São Toméan politician. He has been Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe since 14 August 2010; previously he was Prime Minister from February 2008 to June 2008.Trovoada was born in Libreville, Gabon... |
2008–incumbent |
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development | Valdimira da Silva Tavares Valdimira da Silva Tavares Valdimira da Silva Tavares is a São Toméan politician. She was the first female Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and served from 2007 to 2008. Her successor, Ângela Viegas Santiago, was also a woman.-References:... |
2008–incumbent |
Minister of Defence and Internal Order | Oscar Sousa Óscar Sousa Óscar Sousa is the defense minister and interior minister of São Tomé and Príncipe. He gained those positions on 9 August 2003. He also served as acting foreign minister for two weeks in March 2004, and again from January 2006 to April 2006.-References:... |
2008–incumbent |
Minister of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sport | Mariana Rute Leal | 2008–incumbent |
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Communities | Ovidio Manuel Barbosa Pequeno Ovídio Manuel Barbosa Pequeno Ovídio Manuel Barbosa Pequeno is a São Toméan diplomat, who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs on two occasions.He became the Ambassador of São Tomé and Príncipe to the Republic of China in December 1999, serving in that position until he was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs on 30 March... |
2008–incumbent |
Minister of Health | Martinho do Nascimento Martinho do Nascimento Martinho do Nascimento is a São Toméan politician. He is currently serving as Minister of Health.-References:... |
2008–incumbent |
Minister of Justice and Parliamentary Affairs | Jose Carlos Barreiro Jose Carlos Barreiro Jose Carlos Barreiro is a São Toméan politician. He is the president of Sao Tome's electoral commission.-References:... |
2008–incumbent |
Minister of Labor and Solidarity | Maria Tome Maria Tome Maria Tome De Aaraujo is a São Toméan politician. She is currently serving as Minister of Labor, Solidarity, Women, & Family Affairs.-References:... |
2008–incumbent |
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment | Jose da Graca Diogo Jose da Graca Diogo Jose da Graca Diogo is a São Toméan politician. He is currently serving as Minister of Natural Resources and Enivronment.-References:... |
2008–incumbent |
Minister of Planning and Finance | Raul Cravid Raul Cravid Raul Cravid is a São Toméan politician. He is currently serving as Minister of Planning and Finance.-References:... |
2008–incumbent |
Minister of Public Administration, State Reform, and Territorial Administration | Maria da Cristo Hilario dos Santos Raposo Costa de Carvalho | 2008–incumbent |
Minister of Public Works, Infrastructure, and Urban Development | Arzemiro dos Prazeres Arzemiro dos Prazeres Arzemiro dos Prazeres is a São Toméan politician. He was born on October 24, 1958, on the island of Príncipe. He is currently serving as Minister of Public Works, Infrastructure, and Urban Development.-External links:*... |
2008–incumbent |
Minister of Trade, Industry, and Tourism | Francisco Rita Francisco Rita Francisco Rita is a São Toméan politician. He is currently serving as Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism.-References:... |
2008–incumbent |
Secretary of State for Social Communication | Adelino Lucas Adelino Lucas Adelino Lucas is a São Toméan politician. He is currently serving as Secretary of State for Social Communication.-References:... |
2008–incumbent |
Cabinet list is accurate as of February 2008.