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
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.
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