Tillman Thomas

Tillman Joseph Thomas, CBE (born 13 June 1947 ) is a Grenadian politician who served as Prime Minister of Grenada from 2008 to 2013. He was the leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from 2000 to 2014.

Biography Thomas was born in Hermitage, St. Patrick, Grenada. for two years. Thomas became Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives of Grenada in early December 2003.

After spending 13 years in opposition, Thomas himself was elected from St. Patrick East constituency. On 9 July Thomas was sworn in as Prime Minister

After nearly five years in power, the NDC suffered a crushing defeat in the February 2013 general election, losing all of its seats, including the seat held by Thomas. The opposition NNP won all 15 seats, and Keith Mitchell returned to the office as prime minister. In the wake of the defeat, Thomas said at an interview that he was willing to stand aside as the party leader: "Once somebody comes forward, I am prepared to let that person take over the responsibility of leadership of the party".

Thomas was succeeded as the NDC's political leader by Nazim Burke, former deputy political leader and Minister of Finance of Grenada, in early 2014.

Thomas was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to Grenada.