Historical leaders of Barbados and other associated countries

The following list shows all historical leaders of Barbados starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Barbados

Barbados

Barbados

Sandra Mason

President

Since Nov 30th, 2021

Barbados

Barbados

Sandra Mason

Governor-General

Jan 8th, 2018 to Nov 30th, 2021

Barbados

Barbados

Sir Philip Greaves

Acting Governor-General

Jul 1st, 2017 to Jan 8th, 2018

Barbados

Barbados

Sir Elliott Belgrave

Governor-General

Jun 1st, 2012 to Jun 30th, 2017

Barbados

Barbados

Sandra Mason

Acting Governor-General

May 30th, 2012 to Jun 1st, 2012

Barbados

Barbados

Elliott Belgrave

Acting Governor-General

Oct 31st, 2011 to May 30th, 2012

Barbados

Barbados

Sir Clifford Husbands

Governor-General

Jun 1st, 1996 to Oct 31st, 2011

Barbados

Barbados

Sir Denys Williams

Acting Governor-General

Dec 19th, 1995 to Jun 1st, 1996

Barbados

Barbados

Dame Nita Barrow

Governor-General

Jun 6th, 1990 to Nov 19th, 1995

Barbados

Barbados

Sir Hugh Springer

Governor-General

Feb 24th, 1984 to Jun 6th, 1990

Barbados

Barbados

Sir William Randolph Douglas

Acting Governor-General

Jan 9th, 1984 to Feb 24th, 1984

Barbados

Barbados

Sir Deighton Lisle Ward

Governor-General

Nov 17th, 1976 to Jan 9th, 1984

Barbados

Barbados

Sir William Randolph Douglas

Acting Governor-General

Aug 9th, 1976 to Nov 17th, 1976

Barbados

Barbados

Sir Arleigh Winston Scott

Governor-General

May 18th, 1967 to Aug 9th, 1976

Barbados

Barbados

Sir John Montague Stow

Governor-General

Nov 30th, 1966 to May 18th, 1967

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