Judicial, political and administrative institutions are closely modeled on the British system.

1. All political parties are “middle of the road”, supportive of the free enterprise system, and committed to the rule of law.
   
2. Barbados has had representative government since 1639 and became an independent country in 1966. There are two houses of Parliament, an elected House of Assembly and a nominated Senate. Executive authority is vested in the Prime Minister and Cabinet who are collectively responsible to Parliament.
   
3. Elections are held every five years.
   
4. Government actively encourages foreign investment.

Solid leadership has served this 166 square mile island well, maintaining its political, economic and social stability. This stability is underpinned by the existence in Barbados of the third oldest Parliament in the British Commonwealth.

From the very beginning, Government’s policy has shown a firm commitment to the social and economic development of the island. The Government of Barbados therefore fully supports inward investment and ensures that appropriate incentives and legislation are in place to give confidence and predictability to investment decisions.

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