Sandra Mason
Served: 2021–2025
Former judge who was governor-general from 2018 and became the first president when Barbados became a republic on 30 November 2021.
List of Presidents of Barbados: Past and Present
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This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Barbados from 2021 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Barbados, former leaders, and key dates in the country's political history.
Current president of Barbados: Jeffrey Bostic (in office since 2025). Barbados became a republic on 30 November 2021, replacing the monarch as head of state. The presidency is a largely ceremonial office filled by a vote of Parliament, and executive power rests with the prime minister, Mia Mottley.
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Presidents of Barbados in order, with years in office
Jeffrey Bostic
Served: 2025–present
Retired army lieutenant colonel and former health minister; nominated jointly by Prime Minister Mottley and the opposition, declared elected without a vote on 7 October 2025, and sworn in on 30 November 2025.
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Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Barbados
Who is the current president of Barbados?
The current president of Barbados is Jeffrey Bostic, in office since 2025. Barbados became a republic on 30 November 2021, replacing the monarch as head of state. The presidency is a largely ceremonial office filled by a vote of Parliament, and executive power rests with the prime minister, Mia Mottley.
Who were the previous presidents of Barbados?
The presidents and heads of state of Barbados listed on this page, in order, are: Sandra Mason, Jeffrey Bostic.
Who was the first president of Barbados?
Sandra Mason was the first president of Barbados, in office 2021–2025.
Sources: Wikipedia, Jeffrey Bostic; Caribbean Life, Jamaica Observer, Nation News and Barbados Today reports on the November 2025 swearing-in and 2026 State House ceremonies (checked Nov 2026). Complete list of the two presidents since Barbados became a republic in 2021.. Last reviewed November 2026.
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