Prime Minister Announces Changes To Cabinet Of Barbados

Prime Minister The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, S.C., M.P., has announced adjustments to her Cabinet, with changes in a number of key ministerial portfolios aimed at strengthening the Government’s focus on national priorities.

Consequent upon a request of the Honourable Corey Layne to be relieved of his duties for personal reasons, effective tomorrow, February 26, 2025, the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs will now take responsibility for Crime Prevention.

The Honourable Kay McConney will  become  the Minister of Economic Affairs and Investment.

KAY MCCONNEY

Meanwhile, Senator The Honourable Chad Blackman will now head the Ministry of Educational Transformation. Sandra Husbands will become the Minister of Training and Tertiary Education.

CHAD BLACKMAN

Given the request of the Honourable Marsha Caddle to also be relieved of her duties today, Mr. Jonathan Reid, formerly Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office, has been appointed Minister of Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology.

Dr. Crystal Haynes has agreed to step down as a Senator  to facilitate the appointment of Jonathan Reid to that portfolio.

Prime Minister Mottley expressed her confidence in the new appointees and underscored the importance of these Ministries in Barbados’ development agenda.

The Prime Minister on her own behalf and on behalf of the entire Government of Barbados thanks  Corey Lane, Marsha Caddle and Dr. Crystal Haynes for their service and contributions, and look forward to her continued support in national development. (PR/GIS)