The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has reaffirmed the enduring national impact of founder Errol Walton Barrow, saying the National Hero’s policies continue to shape Barbados 39 years to the day after his death.

Stephen Lashley, interim president of the DLP, issued a statement tribute to Barrow, who died in office at age 67 on June 1, 1987, 11 months into his third term as leader of a post-independence government.

Lashley highlighted the first prime minister’s role in the island’s independence and his stance of “We shall be friends of all, satellites of none”, which still defines its foreign policy.