Mia Amor Mottley

Prime Minister of Barbados
Lead Head of Government within CARICOM
with responsibility for the CSME.
See people, Hear people, Feel People.

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Every meeting abroad must mean something at home.

I was pleased to meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street as Barbados and the United Kingdom continue to deepen a partnership grounded in history, friendship and shared purpose....

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Once again, Hayley stands at the very top of world cricket as the No. 1 ranked women’s T20I all-rounder in the world.

She does so not only as a Barbadian, but as captain of the West Indies.

From the little girl who dared to play with and captain th...

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Day 1 in Vienna.

Today’s engagements centred on a matter that remains urgent for many of the world’s most vulnerable countries: ensuring that resilience is not reserved for those with the deepest pockets, but is within reach of all our people.

In m...

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Ghana reminded us that memory can cross water.

Thank you to President Mahama and the people of Ghana for receiving us with such warmth, grace and purpose. You called us home to remember, to repair and to renew our duty.

This November, Barbados invi...

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So often when we lose someone close to us, we speak of the sting of death. The sudden and absolutely unexpected passing of Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, this afternoon carries pain that cannot be adequately described as a sting.
This y...

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Last night, I spoke with President Delcy Rodríguez to convey, on behalf of the Government and people of Barbados, our deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes that have taken lives, shaken communities and left ...

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Early this morning, Barbados awoke to the deeply sad news that Sir Charles Emile Straker, one of our greatest cultural sons and the golden voice of The Merrymen, has gone home.

For generations, Sir Emile gave us more than melodies. He gave Barbados ...

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Happy Father's Day to every father across Barbados!

To the young fathers, the older fathers, the grandfathers, the stepfathers, the uncles, the godfathers, the mentors, the coaches, the neighbours, and to every man who may not have children of his o...

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At a time of great difficulty and uncertainty, the OPEC Fund kept vulnerable countries at the centre of the development agenda. For Barbados and the Global South, that matters. Our people have heard too many reasons why resilience and dignity must w...

[Mia Amor Mottley @mamottley]

Every meeting abroad must mean something at home.

I was pleased to meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street as Barbados and the United Kingdom continue to deepen a partnership grounded in history, friendship and shared purpose....

[Mia Amor Mottley @mamottley]

Once again, Hayley stands at the very top of world cricket as the No. 1 ranked women's T20I all-rounder in the world.

She does so not only as a Barbadian, but as captain of the West Indies.

From the little girl who dared to play with and captain th...

[Mia Amor Mottley @mamottley]

Day 1 in Vienna.

Today's engagements centred on a matter that remains urgent for many of the world's most vulnerable countries: ensuring that resilience is not reserved for those with the deepest pockets, but is within reach of all our people.

In m...

[Mia Amor Mottley @mamottley]

Ghana reminded us that memory can cross water.

Thank you to President Mahama and the people of Ghana for receiving us with such warmth, grace and purpose. You called us home to remember, to repair and to renew our duty.

This November, Barbados invi...