Dean Barrow

Prime Minister of Belize from 2008 to 2020

Dean Oliver Barrow (born 2 March 1951) was the fourth Prime Minister of Belize. He was leader of the United Democratic Party. He started his first term as Prime Minister after victory in the 2008 Belizean general election, started his second term as Prime Minister after victory in the 2012 election and started his third term as Prime Minister after victory in the 2015 elections. Citing health issues, Barrow initially said he would step down as Prime Minister no later than the end of 2019 and hinted he could do so earlier.


Dean Barrow
4th Prime Minister of Belize
In office
8 February 2008 – 12 November 2020
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor GeneralColville Young
DeputyGaspar Vega (2008-2016) Patrick Faber (2016-Present)
Preceded bySaid Musa
Succeeded byJohnny Briceño
Personal details
Born (1951-03-02) 2 March 1951 (age 73)
Belize City, Belize
Political partyUnited Democratic Party
Spouse(s)Kim Simpliss
Alma materSt Michael's College
University of the West Indies
University of Miami

Barrow stopped being Prime Minister on November 12, 2020.

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