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.
Barbados
President
Since Nov 30th, 2021
Barbados
Governor-General
Jan 8th, 2018 to Nov 30th, 2021
Barbados
Acting Governor-General
Jul 1st, 2017 to Jan 8th, 2018
Barbados
Governor-General
Jun 1st, 2012 to Jun 30th, 2017
Barbados
Acting Governor-General
May 30th, 2012 to Jun 1st, 2012
Barbados
Acting Governor-General
Oct 31st, 2011 to May 30th, 2012
Barbados
Governor-General
Jun 1st, 1996 to Oct 31st, 2011
Barbados
Acting Governor-General
Dec 19th, 1995 to Jun 1st, 1996
Barbados
Governor-General
Jun 6th, 1990 to Nov 19th, 1995
Barbados
Governor-General
Feb 24th, 1984 to Jun 6th, 1990
Barbados
Acting Governor-General
Jan 9th, 1984 to Feb 24th, 1984
Barbados
Governor-General
Nov 17th, 1976 to Jan 9th, 1984
Barbados
Acting Governor-General
Aug 9th, 1976 to Nov 17th, 1976
Barbados
Governor-General
May 18th, 1967 to Aug 9th, 1976
Barbados
Governor-General
Nov 30th, 1966 to May 18th, 1967