Photo: Speaking at the 16th Raúl Prebisch Lecture by The Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 10 September 2019. The First CARICOM-Africa Summit held on 7 September 2021, opened a new chapter in the deep-rooted and strong relations between CARICOM and Africa. It set in motion various initiatives […]
Guyana President Dr. Irfaan Ali, along with Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, attended a meeting with a number of business leaders from across CARICOM on August 19, 2022 at the Brix Hotel in Port of Spain. President Ali informed the group of the development trajectory of Guyana and the numerous projects currently in […]
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) proudly celebrates Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley who both recently received international recognition for their leadership and influence. On May 26, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves was conferred the Order of José Martí by President […]
Barbados is facing a new difficult situation: Homicide rates are now higher than ever in 2019 and 2020. The question is, will it be able to curb the violence down or will it catch up with some of its Caribbean neighbors? According to an article last month by Chris Dalby, Insight Crime, the numbers can […]
By Government of Barbados Tonight, I am touched, truly touched, by the news of the passing of a dear friend and party colleague, Ezra Alleyne. Ezra displayed an unmatched commitment to research and understanding of the letter and spirit of the law and was never one to argue any matter, in or outside of the […]
By Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, TIME There are some who stand tall and stand out no matter where they are from—whether a large, densely populated country or a small island nation. Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados is one such person. Bold, fearless, and possessing a great intellect and wit, the Prime Minister is a brilliant politician […]
New York, NY – September 12, 2019: Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley attends 5th Annual Diamond Ball benefiting the Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street. (Shutterstock) By Victoria Falk, Special to CAW During this Women’s History Month, Caribbean American Weekly recognizes Mia Mottley, also known as Mia Amor Mottley, for her exceptional leadership […]
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley takes the Oath of Office before the President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason and officials, at State House, today. (C. Pitt/BGIS) By Sharon Austin, GIS Barbados The new Barbados Government will continue its strong global engagement. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made this disclosure today after she […]
By Basil Springer, “With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand.” – Psalm 78:72 Over the last three years Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s vision, intellect and wisdom has projected her on the local, regional, international scene as an individual who is well-equipped to lead the indigenous Caribbean in implementing […]
By Sam Meredith, CNBC GLASGOW, Scotland — World leaders, campaigners and environmental activists representing people most threatened by climate change issued a defiant “warrior cry” at the COP26 summit on Monday: Do not compromise on 1.5 degrees Celsius. World leaders and delegates representing almost every country have convened in Glasgow, Scotland for U.N.-brokered climate talks, […]