Barbados PM Mia Mottley sweeps back into power in third election victory

"The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has won her third election victory, with her Barbados Labour party sweeping all seats in the House of Assembly, state TV reported. Mottley's BLP won all 30 seats available in the lower house of parliament, unseating the opposition leader, Ralph Thorne, after the prime minister who has built one of the strongest global profiles of any Caribbean leader won the support of voters across the island country, CBC Barbados reported early on Thursday."

"Our mission first and foremost is to stop poor people from being poor and to remove injustice wherever it exists to create opportunities for people, Mottley, 60, said in a victory speech. Surrounded by supporters dressed in red, she announced that Friday would be a public bank holiday in Barbados. Mottley promised to take care of Barbados's democracy. Last year the country celebrated 75 years since people got the right to vote without owning property."

"Her party has vowed to continue to focus on the economy, the cost of living and the country's place on the international stage. Thorne, speaking at the Democratic Labour party headquarters, called the result disappointing but expressed gratitude for a clean campaign. The opposition has criticised issues of security and infrastructure, with Thorne saying policy should focus on Barbadians' domestic priorities. Barbados is the Caribbean's easternmost country and is home to about 283,000 people."

Mia Mottley won a third election victory as the Barbados Labour Party captured all 30 seats in the House of Assembly, unseating opposition leader Ralph Thorne. Mottley has built a strong international profile and won broad voter support across the island. Her mission focuses on stopping poverty, removing injustice, and creating opportunities for people. Friday was declared a public bank holiday. Mottley pledged to protect Barbados's democracy. The party will prioritize the economy, cost of living, and the country's international standing. The opposition criticized security and infrastructure and urged focus on domestic priorities. Barbados has about 283,000 residents.

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