Barbados Election Set For January 15
Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur has called a general election for January
15; the election could have been held at any time before May, 2008. Barbados is a parliamentary democracy based on the Westminster model. The Queen
of England, as Head of State, is represented by a Governor-General. The House
of Assembly has 30 members, elected for a maximum period of 5 years under universal
suffrage. The Prime Minister is the leader of the largest party, and his cabinet
is appointed by the Governor-General based on his recommendations. There are
21 Senate members, twelve of which are appointed by the Governor-General on
the advice of the Prime Minister, a further two on the advice of the Opposition
Leader and the remaining seven at the Governor-General's discretion. Elections
which were held in 2003 confirmed the Barbados Labour Party in power, led by
Owen Arthur. December 31 will be nomination day for the poll. David Thompson, leader of
the Opposition Democratic Labour Party, complained about the short period allowed
for campaigning: "It's . . . abominable that the prime minister would've
cut right into what is really one of the most important events for persons who
practice the Christian faith." .
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