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

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 12, 2026 at 01:04 PM
Barbados PM Mia Mottley sweeps back into power in third election victory
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Mia Mottley and her Barbados Labour Party (BLP) secured a landslide victory in Barbados's recent election, winning all 30 seats in the House of Assembly. This marks Mottley's third consecutive term as Prime Minister. The BLP's campaign focused on economic issues, the cost of living, and Barbados's international role. Mottley stated her mission is to eradicate poverty and injustice, while promising to protect Barbados's democracy. Opposition leader Ralph Thorne of the Democratic Labour Party acknowledged the disappointing results but expressed gratitude for a fair campaign. The election took place in Barbados, a Caribbean nation with a population of approximately 283,000.

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Caribbean 30% Democratic Labour Party 40% House of Assembly 50% Ralph Thorne ×260% Barbados ×480% Barbados Labour Party 80% Mia Mottley ×590%

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