Prime Minister of Barbados

Prime Minister of Barbados
Standard of the prime minister of Barbados
Incumbent
Mia Mottley
since 25 May 2018
StyleThe Honourable
TypeHead of government
Member ofHouse of Assembly
ResidenceIlaro Court
SeatBridgetown
AppointerPresident of Barbados
Term lengthFive years, renewable indefinitely
Formation30 November 1966; 57 years ago (1966-11-30)
First holderErrol Barrow
SalaryBarbadian dollars $213,334/US$ 106,667 annually[1]

The prime minister of Barbados is the head of government of Barbados. The prime minister is appointed by the president under the terms of the Constitution. As the nominal holder of executive authority, the president holds responsibility for conducting parliamentary elections and for proclaiming one of the candidates as prime minister.

  1. ^ Government of Barbados. "Personal Emoluments of Barbados 2021-2022". Retrieved 8 February 2022.