Mia Mottley: Political Career, Education, Controversy and more 

Early Life and Education

Mia Amor Mottley was born on 1^st October 1965 and holds Barbadian nationality. She is considered one of the most influential political leaders of the Caribbean. Mottley is a graduate of the University of London, from where she studied Law and passed out in year 1986. She pursued her prior studies at London School of Economics, and higher education in Queen’s College, Barbados.

Political Career

Mottley, belonging to a family of Politicians, was always interested in entering politics and wanted to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, Ernest Deighton Mottley. She entered politics in the year 1991, when she fought for the St Michael Northeast seat, however faced a defeat with narrow margin.

Mottley then became the youngest member of the Barbados Labour Party to sworn in as the Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Culture at the age of 29. Durin her tenure, she started the Edutech program, aiming to digitalize and update the education systems.

She then became the leader of the party in 2008, after she served as the Deputy Prime Minister till 2008. With her landslide victory in 2018 general elections, Mottley became the first female Prime Minister of Barbados. She won 30 parliamentry seats. The history then repeated again in 2022 elections.

Personal Life

Mottley, never got married to anyone and has no children. As she was single, and childless, she was surrounded by controversies as she was sworn in as the Prime Minister. The Former speaker of the house, Michael Carrington stated that Mia Mottley should clarify her sexuality demanding that people should know what they are getting as Prime Minister. Many called her ‘lesbian’, however Mottley has always been quiet on such allegations.

Notably, she had a cousin sister named Eva Mottley, who was a renowned British actress, known for her roles in television drama Widows, and Only Fools and Horses. However, Eva Mottley died in 1985, as she committed suicide in London, England.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley was also recently featured in Machel Montano's music video where he was seen having a conversation with the singer. The single titled 'Pardy' was blasting hit and turned as a party anthem across caribbean.

Recognition

For her leadership, Mottley has been recognized by several awards from different nations. She has received an Elder of the order of the Golden Heart by Kenya, Order of Roraima by Guyana, Grand Cordon of the order of the Liberator by Venezuela and Lifetime Achievement award by Champions of earth. She also holds the honor of being named as the Person of the year by Caribbean National Weekly.

Party

Mia Mottley is the leader of the Barbados Labour Party. BLP was founded in 1938, Sir Grantley Adams, and has emerged as one of the strongest parties in Barbados.

Office

Mia Mottley is leading the Barbados Labour Party, since 2018 at their office headquartered at Grantley Adams House, 111 Roebuck Street, Bridgetown.

Social Media

Prime Minister Mia Mottley is active on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

1. Instagram

2. Facebook

3. Twitter

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