Mia Mottley
Mia Mottley is the Prime Minister of Barbados, known for her progressive leadership and advocacy for climate change action. She has been a prominent figure in Caribbean politics, emphasizing social justice and economic reform, and has garnered international recognition for her strong stance on global issues affecting small island nations.
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Mia Mottley is the Prime Minister of Barbados who has called attention to the negative effects of US military operations in the Caribbean.
Nand C. Bardouille | Why CARICOM’s diplomatic nadir lingers | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-05-30
Mia Mottley is the Prime Minister of Barbados who rejected claims of kidnapping related to Brent Thomas.
Mottley rejects Persad-Bissessar’s claim Brent Thomas was abducted from Barbados; says it’s defamatory in the extreme
Guyana· 2026-02-27
Mia Mottley is the Prime Minister of Barbados who is part of the committee reviewing governance and financing of CARICOM.
Regional countries to send humanitarian aid to Cuba | World NewsJamaica· 2026-02-27
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley was mentioned as one of the leaders who departed the island.
Energy among other areas raised by President Ali with Jamaica, Suriname leadersGuyana· 2026-02-27
Mia Mottley is the famous tough-talking Prime Minister of Barbados and the first woman to head the Barbados Labour Party.
Tony Deyal | The Barbados fire horse | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-21
Mia Mottley, as the chairman of CARICOM, estimated that these platforms earned US$11.6 billion a year but pay no taxes.
Editorial | Get CARICOM in on digital GCT | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-19
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley declared last year she would rather lose her US visa than abandon the Cuban partnership.
Tufton: Jamaica hammering out new health MOU with CubaGuyana· 2026-02-18
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley declared last year she would rather lose her US visa than abandon the Cuban partnership.
Tufton: Jamaica hammering out new health MOU with CubaGuyana· 2026-02-17Barbados PM Mia Mottley charged that the attack on Venezuela is a blatant breach of the UN charter.
Caribbean sovereignty and Donald TrumpGuyana· 2026-02-17
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley declared last year she would rather lose her US visa than abandon the Cuban partnership.
Tufton: Jamaica hammering out new health MOU with Cuba | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-17Mia Mottley is recognized for her principled position that contributed to her unprecedented third consecutive victory in Barbados.
CARICOM leaders must summon the courage to stand by CubaGuyana· 2026-02-14
Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley won a historic third election victory, with her Barbados Labour Party sweeping all seats of the island nation’s House of Assembly.
Barbadian PM Mia Mottley wins third term as BLP sweeps every seat in electionGuyana· 2026-02-14Prime Minister Mia Mottley has indicated that her new Barbados Labour Party government will introduce legislation dealing with how legislators cross the floor following a general election.
New Barbados gov’t to introduce legislation to deal with politicians crossing the political floor | World NewsJamaica· 2026-02-14Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley suggested that the opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) had adopted the slogan 'yellow is the code.'
PM rejects claims UNC backing Barbados DLP for electionsGuyana· 2026-02-10
President Irfaan Ali and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley had agreed to a number of mutually beneficial measures.
Where is the hospitality staff?Guyana· 2026-02-05
Mottley is clear, direct, and unapologetic in making her points about Caribbean development and history.
ALICIA WALLACE: Barbados PM speaks truth on podcast
Bahamas· 2026-01-28
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has pushed back against criticism from Democratic Labour Party (DLP) leader Ralph Thorne over the timing of the upcoming general election.
Prime Minister rejects opposition claims over election timing | World NewsJamaica· 2026-01-27
Mia Mottley ensured that an Opposition Leader was appointed despite winning all seats in her election.
Speaker has yet another opportunity to redeem himselfGuyana· 2026-01-22
Mia Mottley is the Prime Minister of Barbados who called an early general election.
Mottley calls early general election in Barbados, ballots to be cast on February 11 | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-18
Mia Mottley is the previous chairman of CARICOM from Barbados.
Editorial | CARICOM’s new crisis | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-23
Mia Mottley is referred to as the Caribbean Spartacus in the context of supporting her people.
Caribbean travel ban – Some more equal than others | LettersJamaica· 2025-12-22
Prime Minister Mia Mottley sent a video message honoring Jimmy Cliff.
Jimmy Cliff celebrated in musical tribute at National Indoor Centre | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-12-19
Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, was asked if her government would support gay marriages and she was unequivocal in her response.
Orville Taylor | Dick stands alone | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-15
Mia Mottley is among the younger leaders who defend Guyana's right to its territorial integrity.
Guyana, the Border Controversy and CARICOMGuyana· 2025-12-11
Mia Mottley is mentioned as a potential candidate for the UN Secretary General position.
El nombre de Ivonne Baki ‘suena’ como precandidata a la Secretaría General de las Naciones Unidas | Política | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-12-09
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley pledged support following their recent visit.
Stewart: Machines good, but manual labour essential to Melissa clean-up | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-27
Mia Mottley has eulogised Jimmy Cliff as a musical icon.
PM of Barbados pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-25
Mia Mottley is among the CARICOM leaders who visited Jamaica to highlight the value of regional integration.
Editorial | CARICOM resilience bond | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-24
Mia Mottley announced that Barbados was donating four garbage trucks to Jamaica.
Rodents, disease concerns grow amid garbage backlog in Hanover | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-19
Mia Mottley is the Prime Minister of Barbados.
Regional leaders to arrive, tour hurricane-hit west today | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-17