President of Barbados
head of state of Barbados and the commander-in-chief of the Barbados Defence Force
The President of Barbados is the head of state of Barbados and the commander-in-chief of the Barbados Defence Force. The office was created when the country becomes a republic on 30 November 2021.[1]
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Style | Madam President (informal) Her Excellency (formal) |
Status | Head of state |
Residence | State House |
Appointer | Parliament of Barbados |
Term length | Four years, renewable once |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Barbados |
Precursor | Monarch of Barbados |
Formation | 30 November 2021 |
First holder | Sandra Mason |
List of presidents of Barbados (2021-Present)
changeList of heads of state of Barbados
Denotes Acting President
No. | Image | President | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Party | Election | Prime Minister(s) | |
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1 | Dame Sandra Mason (born 1949) | 30 November 2021 | Incumbent | 2 years, 256 days | Independent | 2021 | Mia Mottley |
References
change- ↑ "Governor General Dame Sandra named first president-elect". Loop Barbados. Retrieved 21 October 2021.