Sir Grantley Herbert Adams, CMG, QC, (April 28, 1898 - November 28, 1971) was a Bajan politician. He served as the first Premier of Barbados, as the island proceeded towards self-governance and then as the first and only Prime Minister of the West Indies Federation. This is a list of current and former Barbadian heads of government. ... is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hugh Gordon Cummins (1891–26 October 1970) was a Barbadian politician. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 332nd day of the year (333rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... The Barbados Labour Party is the current governing party of Barbados. ... A lawyer, according to Blacks Law Dictionary, is a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law. ... On the Orders insignia, St Michael is often depicted subduing Satan. ... Cherie Booth QC wearing her ceremonial robes (including full-bottomed wig) as Queens Counsel at the Bar of England and Wales. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 332nd day of the year (333rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Motto Pride and Industry Anthem In Plenty and In Time of Need Capital (and largest city) Bridgetown Official languages English Demonym Bajan Government Parliamentary Democracy  -  Monarch Elizabeth II  -  Governor-General Clifford Husbands  -  Prime Minister Owen Arthur Independence from the United Kingdom   -  Date 30 November 1966  Area  -  Total 431 km² (199th... A premier is an executive official of government. ... A prime minister is the most senior minister of a cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. ... Motto To dwell together in unity Anthem God Save the Queen Capital Chaguaramas Language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy Queen Elizabeth II Governor-General Lord Hailes Prime minister Grantley Herbert Adams¹ History  - Established January 3, 1958  - Disestablished May 31, 1962 Area  - 1960 20,253 km2 7,820 sq mi Population...

He was president of the Barbados Workers' Union from 1941 to 1954, after serving as leader of the Barbados Labour Party from 1938. Grantley Adams later became the first Premier of Barbados, and in 1958 became first and only Prime Minister of the West Indies Federation as leader of the West Indies Federal Labour Party. The Barbados Workers Union is a trade union in Barbados. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film). ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Barbados Labour Party is the current governing party of Barbados. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A prime minister is the most senior minister of a cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. ... Motto To dwell together in unity Anthem God Save the Queen Capital Chaguaramas Language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy Queen Elizabeth II Governor-General Lord Hailes Prime minister Grantley Herbert Adams¹ History  - Established January 3, 1958  - Disestablished May 31, 1962 Area  - 1960 20,253 km2 7,820 sq mi Population... The West Indies Federal Labour Party was one of the two Federal parties in the short-lived West Indies Federation. ...

The Sir Grantley Adams International Airport located in Christ Church, Barbados was renamed after the former Prime Minister in 1976. A statue in honour of Adams is located in front of Government Headquarters at Bay Street, St.Michael (see map). The Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA), (IATA: BGI, ICAO: TBPB) in Seawell, Christ Church on the island of Barbados in the Eastern Caribbean. ... Christ Church is a parish of Barbados at the southern end of the island. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The late Grantley Adams is also one of Barbados' 10 national heroes. Motto Pride and Industry Anthem In Plenty and In Time of Need Capital (and largest city) Bridgetown Official languages English Demonym Bajan Government Parliamentary Democracy  -  Monarch Elizabeth II  -  Governor-General Clifford Husbands  -  Prime Minister Owen Arthur Independence from the United Kingdom   -  Date 30 November 1966  Area  -  Total 431 km² (199th...

See also

• Politics of Barbados
• List of Premiers/Prime Ministers of Barbados

This article was imported from the CIA World Factbook and needs to be rewritten and/or reformatted in accordance with Wikipedia styles. ... This is a list of Premiers and Prime Ministers of Barbados Premier Grantley Herbert Adams (1954-1958) Hugh Gordon Cummins (1958-1961) Errol Barrow (1961-1966) Prime Minister Errol Barrow (1966-1976) J.M.G. Adams (1976-1985) Bernard St. ...

References

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