February 13, New Delhi – The Caribbean nation of Barbados has elected Prime Minister Mia Mottley for a historic third consecutive term, with her Barbadian Labour Party (BLP) winning all seats in the island nation's House of Assembly, as counting concluded early Thursday.
Mottley's BLP secured all 30 seats for the third time, unseating opposition leader Ralph Thorne, who had contested the last election for the BLP. The election pitted Mottley's globally-focused approach against the opposition's focus on domestic issues affecting Barbadians.
Surrounded by supporters dressed in red, Mottley pledged to strengthen initiatives on infrastructure, healthcare, and road safety.
She has also been a leading advocate for reforming debt for climate-vulnerable nations, including through debt-for-climate swaps.
(File Photo: Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley)
