PM Mottley hints more Senate changes as youngest member sworn in
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October 28, 2026
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Further changes to the Senate of Barbados are expected in the coming months, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said on Tuesday as Khaleel Kothdiwala was sworn in as its youngest member at age 23.
Mottley said Barbados must prepare its young people to lead the country, stressing the importance of experience and mentorship to ensure a smooth transition when they are called upon to serve.
Damien Griffith was previously the youngest senator, appointed in February 2008 at age 24.
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