Yearbook 2019
Barbados. In June, a new political party, the People's
Party for Democracy and Development, was led by Joseph
Atherley. According to
CountryAAH, Preacher Atherley sat in Parliament 1999–2008 and
was re-elected at the May 2018 election, when the Barbados
Labor Party was given all the seats. According to Atherley,
newly appointed Prime Minister Mia Mottley made it clear
that she did not value him very highly, which is why he
chose to go in opposition. His party was founded in November
2018 but did not start his business until just over six
months later.
In April, a ban was imposed on imports of disposable
plastic articles made from petrochemical raw materials, such
as cutlery, mugs, plates, straws and packaging. In July, it
was also prohibited to distribute, sell and use these
products. A ban on plastic bags will take effect on January
1, 2020.
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