Prime Minister of the Marit Islands

The Prime Minister of the Marit Island Federation (Dutch: Minister-President van de Marit Eilanden Federatie) is the head of government and of the Federal Cabinet of the Marit Island Federation. The position was established in the 2075 Constitution to combat a powerful president. For 101 years, the Prime Minister was the most powerful politician in the nation. In constrast with the President who served as the most senior public official, but whose powers were strictly ceremonial. The 2177 Constitution transitioned the country into a semi-presidential system splitting executive power between the President and the Prime Minister and is in current use.

From the Constitution, the Prime Minister is selected by the President to carryout the day to day responsablities of the executive branch. In practice, the leader of the largest political party in the House of Representatives is selected to serve as Prime Minister. Domestic policy is largely under the administration of the Prime Minister, while foreign policy is usually carried out by the President.

The current Prime Minister is Hon. Jennifer Huot (DA).