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News •

Chase appointment a testament to Barbados leadership – Mottley • May 16, 2025, 6:51 PM ET (The Gleaner)
Barbados signs grant agreement with CAF • May 12, 2025, 12:04 PM ET (Trinidad Guardian)
Former deputy speaker in Barbados found not guilty of rape • May 8, 2025, 3:01 AM ET (The Gleaner)
Barbados to host CARPHA health research conference • May 6, 2025, 3:20 AM ET (Trinidad Guardian)
KLM to reintroduce Barbados, Guyana routes in winter season • Apr. 26, 2025, 11:53 PM ET (Trinidad Guardian)

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Head Of Government Prime Minister: Mia Mottley
Capital Bridgetown
Population (2025 est.) 264,300
Head Of State President: Dame Sandra Mason
Form Of Government parliamentary republic with two legislative houses (Senate [211]; House of Assembly [30])
Official Language English
Official Religion none
Official Name Barbados
Total Area (Sq Km) 432
Total Area (Sq Mi) 167
Monetary Unit Barbados dollar (Bds$)
Population Rank (2025) 188
Population Projection 2030 289,400
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2025) 1,582.6
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2025) 611.8
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 31.5% • Rural: (2024) 68.5%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 75.8 years • Female: (2022) 81.4 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (1980) 100% • Female: (1980) 100%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 6,456
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 22,870
1Twelve senators are appointed by the prime minister, seven by the president, and two by the leader of the opposition.

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