Mia Amor Mottley on course for third term, as Barbados heads to the polls

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Natricia Duncan and Colville Mounsey in BridgetownFebruary 11, 2026 at 08:00 AM

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Barbados is heading to the polls on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, leader of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), widely expected to win a third consecutive term. A recent poll indicates strong support for Mottley and the BLP, despite voter concerns about the high cost of living and crime. The opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is campaigning on promises to reduce crime and taxes. The BLP defends its record, citing economic resilience and growth driven by tourism and construction, despite global challenges. While the poll forecasts a BLP victory, it also reveals significant voter apathy, with many undecided or not planning to vote.

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Anthony Sobers 30% Orville Browne 30% World Bank 40% Ralph Thorne 60% Democratic Labour Party (DLP) ×270% Barbados Labour Party (BLP) ×480% Barbados ×485% Mia Amor Mottley ×695%

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barbados election 90% mia amor mottley 80% climate action 70% cost of living 60% crime 60% economic resilience 50% voter apathy 50% tourism 40%

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