Prime Minister of Barbados
| Prime Minister of Barbados | |
|---|---|
Standard of the Prime Minister | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Type | Head of government |
| Member of | House of Assembly |
| Residence | Ilaro Court |
| Seat | Bridgetown |
| Appointer | President of Barbados |
| Term length | Five years, renewable indefinitely |
| Formation | 30 November 1966 |
| First holder | Errol Barrow |
| Salary | Barbadian dollars $213,334/US$ 106,667 annually |
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The prime minister of Barbados is the head of government of Barbados. The prime minister is appointed by the president under the terms of the Constitution. As the nominal holder of executive authority, the president holds responsibility for conducting parliamentary elections and for proclaiming one of the candidates as prime minister.