Barbados politics is in the spotlight. Former Prime Minister Owen Arthur has openly called current PM Mia Mottley a despot, raising questions about leadership, democracy, and the future direction of the country.
In this video, we break down what Arthur said, the context behind his remarks, and what it could mean for Barbados and the wider Caribbean.
Join the conversation: Do you agree with Owen Arthur’s assessment, or is this political posturing? Comment your thoughts below.
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Yes she is very must a despot.
You can't run a country and not allow your ministers autonomy. This leadership style creates misery for Bajans.
Both PM Arthur and PM Thompson continue to speak accurately from the grave.
These wannabe dictator personalities who use sleight of hand and outright deceit are repugnant and are of no use in this new dispensation, they have run wild for decades, unleashed and unaccountable.
Just the state of the island alone is more than enough for concern moving forward, seeing as the unknown is staring us in the face, and the island is hanging off a dangerous social, financial cliff by its fingertips.
This pretend divine right goes back to the 1920s and
1930s -1970s where an ugly legacy was created through lineage and has haunted the island ever since. Do some research, it is no divine anything, it's greed and pretence of entitlement.
According to the constitution President Ali cannot run for another term.
There is a two term limit.
It is her second snap election
Are you being paid by the DLP
Yes she is look at what she is doing she is a dictator i know the people know and god she is dictatoring to the people of barbados she aint no better than papa doc that was the leader of Haiti
Own know her he had a long time dealing with her
BARBADIANS HAVE A SOCALL PRESIDENT THAT MIA MOTTLEY PICK AND PUT THERE YOU CALL THAT A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT
As an outsider, as I'm not a Barbadian, it seems that there is no credible opposition currently in Barbados. The opposition needs to speak more loudly, communicate their manifesto and to reach more people. Mia is a very good communicator, she's intelligent and has presence. She's on a par with leaders in the west when it comes to communication and intellect. Sadly most Caribbean leaders lack these qualities, including the opposition leader, Ralph Thorne. I think Mia will win a third term.
I am still waiting for my answer. If Mia is a sellout, why did America put her country on the visa ban list?
Bro please do not call my leader a despot. Ok Mia will not bend to no little boy call trump.
Let me remind you that Owen author was an alcoholic.
Stop with you BS journalism, Guy.
Owen Arthur talk alot of shit about her and still she won 30 -0
Man you promoting a dead conversation and wasting your time
Thats the funny thing about politics and elections. We gladly vote for criminals and then we complain after.
And yet, despite all that Mr. Arthur had said about her, PM Mottley has spoken very glowingly of him, at his funeral and on several occasions afterward, up to quite recently. That is a mark of true greatness. But, sadly, some will never understand.
Mia has won two elections since Arthur's statement was made. Barbadians have spoken on that issue- twice.
Mia Bulley Owen Arthur to become a prime minister
She behaves like a despot. A lot of people are uncomfortable with her. She,s a despot. Please make a wise decision on Feb 11th., on you will regret.