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  2. Constituency Councils - Wikipedia

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    The Constituency councils are somewhat similar to parish councils that existed in Barbados at one time, mainly to communicate local opinion to larger bodies in the central government. They were founded in 2008 as part of various campaign promises made during the general elections held in Barbados.

  3. Districts of Barbados - Wikipedia

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    In 1959 the country of Barbados was changed from the Vestry system, into a more modern system of local government patterned after that of the United Kingdom. [1] Two main sub-regions known as Districts were formed in Barbados, and the majority of the vestry parish councils, which acted as local government were consolidated and transferred into these larger areas and also the Bridgetown City ...

  4. List of parliamentary constituencies of Barbados - Wikipedia

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    After Barbados was settled by the Kingdom of England, a House of Burgesses was established to conduct the business of governance in the colony along with the Governor. From an early date, if not the beginning, there were two members of the House of Assembly for each parish; in 1843 two members were added for Bridgetown, bringing the total to 24 ...

  5. Government of Barbados - Wikipedia

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    The government has been chosen by elections since 1961 elections, when Barbados achieved full self-governance.Before then, the government was a Crown colony consisting of either colonial administration solely (such as the Executive Council), or a mixture of colonial rule and a partially elected assembly, such as the Legislative Council.

  6. List of government ministries of Barbados - Wikipedia

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    The Government of Barbados contains a number of government ministries which control and govern various aspects of the country. [1] Barbados currently has around 30 ministries, each with its appointed Minister.

  7. Statutory boards of the Barbadian Government - Wikipedia

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    The statutory boards of the Barbados Government are organisations that have been given authority to perform certain functions in society. They usually report to one specific ministry. Accreditation Council, The; Archives Advisory Committee, The; Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) Barbados Bar Association

  8. List of cities, towns and villages in Barbados - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of cities, towns and villages in Barbados. Barbados is a sovereign island country in the Lesser Antilles , in the Americas . It is 34 kilometres (21 miles) in length and up to 23 km (14 mi) in width, covering an area of 432 km 2 (167 sq mi).

  9. Next Barbadian general election - Wikipedia

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    Judicial Committee of the Privy Council; Colonial Barbados. Governor; Colonial Secretary; Council of Barbados; Executive Council; Legislative Council; Local government (Vestry system) Mayor of Bridgetown Bridgetown City Council