Mackie Holder has been appointed Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Mia Mottley

Holder has assumed responsibility for coordinating the work of the office of the Prime Minister, supporting strategic policy implementation across government, and strengthening communication and engagement with citizens.

He brings to the post extensive experience in diplomacy, public service, communications, and political strategy. He most recently served as Deputy High Commissioner at the Barbados High Commission in London, a role he took up in January 2024, with primary responsibility for diaspora affairs and engagement with Barbadian communities across the United Kingdom.

Prior to his assignment in London, he served for approximately five years as Consul General of Barbados in New York, where he worked closely with the Barbadian diaspora throughout the United States and represented Barbados in a range of consular, cultural, and promotional initiatives.