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What Owen Arthur's Resignation Says About Barbados’ Politics

Categories: Caribbean, Barbados, Citizen Media, Elections, Politics

Owen Arthur has resigned from the political party he led for 14 years – a move which Barbados Underground [1] thinks should give Barbadians pause:

The incapacity of a former Prime Minister…to carve out an effective role to serve his political party in the twilight of his career leaves a sour taste. If our leaders are unable to find ways to resolve conflict to the greater good of country what message does it send to the general population?