Michael Lashley
Michael Lashley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Assembly of Barbados for City of Bridgetown | |
| Assumed office 11 February 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Mia Mottley |
| Preceded by | Corey Lane |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Barbados Labour Party (since 2025) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Labour Party (until 2025) |
Michael Lashley is a Barbadian politician from the Barbados Labour Party (BLP).[1]
Political career
Lashley is an attorney-at-law by profession.[2] He was previously minister of transport.[3] He joined the Democratic Labour Party in 1986, and served as MP for Saint Philip North.[4]
In 2025, he joined the Barbados Labour Party.[5] In the 2026 Barbadian general election, was elected in City of Bridgetown succeeding Corey Lane.[5] Following the election, Prime Minister Mia Mottley appointed him Minister of Legal Affairs and Criminal Justice.[6][7][8]
References
- ^ Graham, Lourianne (2026-01-16). "Lashley's return to politics stirs mixed feelings in City". Barbados Today. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ Graham, Lourianne (2026-01-16). "Lashley's return to politics stirs mixed feelings in City". Barbados Today. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ "Minister Michael Lashley Struggling to Deliver Average Transportation ServiceMinister Michael Lashley Struggling to Deliver Average Transportation ServiceBringing News and Opinions to the People". Barbados Underground. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ "King's Counsel Michael Lashley reveals his political plans". starcomnetwork. October 28, 2025.
- ^ a b "Michael Lashley seeks BLP nomination for Bridgetown seat". Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation. 2026-01-14. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ Brathwaite, Sheria (2026-02-19). "As police probe Chapman Lane shooting, calls renewed for faster justice reform". Barbados Today. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ Blunt, Shamar (2026-02-17). "Lashley prioritises access to justice in reform agenda". Barbados Today. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ "Mottley's Controversial Cabinet Picks: Sinckler and Lashley Return". Barbados Underground. 2026-02-18. Retrieved 2026-02-23.