In a notable Caribbean union, former Grenadian Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, 79, has exchanged vows with Trinidad and Tobago native Dr. Ophelia Wells, a distinguished policy consultant and economist. The ceremony took place in Saint Lucia, recently honored for the eighth consecutive year as the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination by the World Travel Awards.
The intimate nuptials occurred near Pigeon Island in Gros Islet, attended by a select group of Grenadian guests on December 27th. This marriage represents a second chapter for both individuals – Mitchell was previously married to Marietta Mitchell for nearly forty years, while Dr. Wells, 41, was formerly wed to Dennis Cornwall, who currently serves as Finance Minister in the administration of Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell (no relation to Keith Mitchell).
Mitchell’s political legacy includes his historic tenure as Grenada’s longest-serving prime minister, leading the New National Party from 1989 until 2024. Under his leadership, the NNP achieved remarkable electoral successes, including sweeping all 15 parliamentary seats in both the 2013 and 2018 elections. His political career concluded in June 2022 when he was defeated by current Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell.
The newlyweds share professional connections to Grenada’s financial sector. Dr. Wells previously served as Permanent Secretary in Grenada’s Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economic Development, and Physical Development as recently as 2019, while Mitchell concurrently held the position of Finance Minister.