Jeffrey Bostic
President
Timeline
Served as equerry to Queen Elizabeth II during her last visit to Barbados and was made a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO).
Retired from the Barbados Defence Force after over 30 years of service, holding positions such as Commanding Officer of the Barbados Regiment.
First elected to the Barbados House of Assembly.
Re-elected to the Barbados House of Assembly and subsequently appointed Minister of Health.
Resigned as Minister of Health on January 18 and was conferred the Order of Freedom of Barbados (FB).
Nominated for President on September 16, elected on October 7, and sworn in as President of Barbados on November 30.
Biography
Jeffrey Davidson Bostic is a Barbadian politician and former army officer. He became the second President of Barbados and the first male president, taking office on November 30, 2025, after being elected by Parliament on October 7, 2025. Prior to his presidency, Bostic served as a cabinet minister in Mia Mottley's government, holding the position of Minister of Health and Wellness. He was also a Member of the House of Assembly of Barbados, first elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2018. His military career spanned over 30 years in the Barbados Defence Force, where he retired in 2006 as Commanding Officer of the Barbados Regiment.
Early Life & Background
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Education
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Political & Professional Career
Jeffrey Bostic's political career began with his election to the Barbados House of Assembly in 2013, successfully securing the majority vote in the general election. He was re-elected in 2018. Following his re-election, he was appointed Minister of Health, a position he held for almost four years before resigning on January 18, 2022. He served as a cabinet minister in the cabinet of Mia Mottley, specifically as the Minister of Health and Wellness. On September 16, 2025, he was jointly nominated by Prime Minister Mia Mottley and Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne to become the second President of Barbados. He was declared elected without a vote on October 7, 2025, and sworn into office on November 30, 2025.
Key Achievements & Legacy
Served over 30 years in the Barbados Defence Force, retiring as Commanding Officer of the Barbados Regiment., Elected Member of the Barbados House of Assembly in 2013 and re-elected in 2018., Appointed Minister of Health and Wellness of Barbados., Conferred the Order of Freedom of Barbados (FB) in 2022., Elected and sworn in as the second President of Barbados and the first male president in 2025.