As a British Overseas Territory, the Premier is appointed by the Governor on behalf of the British monarch, currently King Charles III.

[2] Until 2007, the head of government was known as the Chief Minister of the Virgin Islands, but a constitutional change in 2007 renamed the position as Premier.

[4] Since the 1967 constitution was adopted, only seven different people (all men) have served as Premier or Chief Minister, and each of them except for Cyril Romney and Andrew Fahie has served at least two full terms.

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) All previous Chief Ministers or Premiers have served at least two terms except for Cyril Romney and Andrew Fahie.

† Served as Chief Minister of the British Virign Islands.