Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley Named TIME Woman of the Year

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BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has been named a TIME Woman of the Year, a global recognition honoring women whose leadership and influence have had a profound impact on the world.

The distinction highlights Prime Minister Mottley’s bold and principled leadership on climate justice, economic equity, and international reform, particularly her advocacy for small island developing states and vulnerable nations disproportionately affected by climate change.

As the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Barbados, Mottley has emerged as a leading global voice calling for reform of international financial institutions, debt relief, and fair access to climate financing. Her speeches on the world stage—including at the United Nations and COP climate summits—have drawn international attention for their clarity, urgency, and moral authority.

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TIME recognized Mottley for reshaping global conversations around climate responsibility, development, and shared accountability, while grounding her leadership in the lived realities of Caribbean and Global South communities.

Since taking office, Prime Minister Mottley has advanced policies focused on climate resilience, renewable energy, social protection, and economic transformation, positioning Barbados as a model for forward-looking governance in an era of global uncertainty.

The TIME Woman of the Year recognition places Mottley among an international cohort of women leaders whose work is shaping the future across politics, culture, science, and social impact.

Her recognition is widely seen as not only a personal achievement, but also a moment of global acknowledgment for Caribbean leadership and the urgent priorities of climate-vulnerable nations.