The Barbados Labour Party is the current governing party of Barbados. Led by Owen Arthur, the BLP dominates the Parliament of Barbados, with 23 out of the 28 seats in the House of Assembly. The Right Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur (born 17 October 1949) is the current Prime Minister of Barbados. ... The Parliament of Barbados is composed of three elements: the Sovereign (currently Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor-General Sir Clifford Husbands), the Senate, and the House of Assembly. ... The House of Assembly is the lower house of the bicameral Parliament of Barbados. ...

The Barbados Labour Party was founded on March 31, 1938 at the home of James Martineau. During the first meeting, Chrissie Brathwaite and Grantley Adams were elected as Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The party was the organization vehicle for the political movement brought on by the unrest of 1937 and which ultimately resulted in a peaceful transfer of power. The objectives of the founders included adult suffrage, free education, and better housing and health care. It first participated in general elections in 1940. In 1994 Owen Arthur became the Prime Minister and is currently serving his third consecutive term as the leader of the Barbados Labour Party. March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years), with 275 days remaining, as the final day of March. ... 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Grantley Herbert Adams (April 28, 1898 - November 28, 1971) was a Barbados politician. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

The Barbados Labour Party’s current initiatives include the establishment of a Rural and Urban Development Commission and a Ministry of Social Transformation. In the 2003 elections, the Barbados Labour Party won 23 out of the 28 seats, passing the requirement of holding more than 16 to form a majority government. The Barbados Labour Party is defined as “moderate left of centre.” Barbados is divided into 11 parishes; the Barbados Labour Party won 75,313 out of 135,083 votes that were cast in the 2003 House election, equalling about 55.75% of the vote. At last tally the total population of Barbados was 274,540, meaning the Barbados Labour Party managed to secure roughly 27% of the total population. Anyone 21 years of age or older is allowed to vote and the next General Election is scheduled for 2008. Barbados which is located in the Caribbean, is divided into eleven parts or sections that are called Parishes. ...

References

• F. A. Hoyes. The Rise of West Indian Democracy: The Life and Times of Sir Grantley Adams. Advocate Press (1963).

External links

• Official Site