Errol Walton Barrow was a Barbadian statesman and the first prime minister of Barbados. Born into a family of political and civic activists in the parish of Saint Lucy, he became a WWII aviator, combat veteran, lawyer, politician, gourmet cook and author. He is often referred to as the "Father of Independence" in Barbados.
Statue of Errol Barrow at Independence Square, Bridgetown, Barbados
Errol Barrow Centre For Creative Imagination
Prime Minister of Barbados
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.
Prime Minister of Barbados
Owen Arthur (served: 1994–2008)
David Thompson (served: 2008–2010)
Freundel Stuart (served: 2010–2018)