Errol Barrow
Errol Barrow was a prominent Barbadian politician who served as Prime Minister of Barbados and played a crucial role in the country's independence movement. His leadership was marked by efforts to promote social and economic development, as well as a commitment to regional integration within CARICOM. Barrow's legacy continues to influence Barbadian politics and Caribbean unity.
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Errol Barrow is known as the father of post-independence Barbados and articulated a non-aligned foreign policy.
Nand C. Bardouille | Why CARICOM’s diplomatic nadir lingers | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-05-30
At independence in 1966, leaders such as Errol Barrow similarly framed regional cooperation as a strengthening of sovereignty rather than its dilution.
Sheldon Thomas | CARICOM’s monetary question is the Caribbean’s generational question | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-03-02
Errol Barrow was a prime minister who contributed to the diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1972.
Former CARICOM leaders urge repeal of US exec order targeting Cuba’s fuel supply | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-20
Errol Barrow is a late Barbadian Prime Minister quoted in the context of Caribbean sovereignty.
112 Caribbean women’s groups call on Caricom to protect regional peace
Guyana· 2025-10-27
Errol Barrow is quoted regarding the sovereignty of Caribbean nations.
In Nobody’s Backyard: Open Letter Opposing US Military Incursions and Reaffirming the Caribbean as a Zone of PeaceGuyana· 2025-10-20
Four leaders, including Errol Barrow, declared the Caribbean a Zone of Peace.
Ronald Sanders | A new world order — or formal admission of the old? | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-18
Errol Barrow was the Prime Minister of Barbados during the declaration of the Caribbean as a zone of peace.
Former Jamaica PM Patterson decries US drone strikes on vessels in Caribbean watersGuyana· 2025-10-16
Barbados under Errol Barrow declared the Caribbean to be a zone of peace.
‘Dangerous and horrible’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-16Errol Barrow was a Caribbean leader who established diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1972.
Curtis Ward | Support COE special tribunal on Russian aggression against Ukraine | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-20
In 1986, Prime Minister Errol Barrow returned to power in Barbados and reversed the ruling that took away Singh's work permit.
Rickey Ramotar Singh (1 February 1937 to 5 July 2025)Guyana· 2025-07-13
Errol Barrow's Democratic Labour Party reinstated Rickey Singh's work permit after returning to office.
Editorial | CARICOM and Rickey Singh | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-08
