BARROW Errol Walton (Barrow Errol Walton)

(1920-1987)
Born January 21, 1920 in Barbados. Studied in Harrisonovskom College (Barbados), in 1940-1947 he served in the RAF. Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of London, and studied law in 'Lincoln's Inn in central London.
Upon his return to Barbados Barrow entered into an alliance with G. Adams, leader of the Barbados Labor Party (BLP), occupied the chair and deputy in the National Assembly. Soon, between Barrow and Adams disagreement. Adams intended to modernize the constitution of Barbados, by entering into it universal suffrage and a ministerial form of government. Barrow objected to the innovation, considering them to be premature, and insisted on the implementation of plans for industrial development and a complete break with the colonial system. In 1954, Barrow broke with Adams and in 1955 formed the Democratic Labor Party (DLP). In 1958 participated in the discussions between the Party and the Barbados Workers' Union of Sugar Producers, successfully securing the position of DLP as a defender of workers in the sugar industry. In 1958, the by-election Barrow was elected to the National Assembly, and in 1961 DLP wins the general election.

As prime minister, Barrow tried to create an alliance of small island after the collapse of the West Indies Federation. Not having succeeded in 1966 proclaimed the independence of Barbados. In domestic policy, Barrow has put forward a program of higher education, light industry and tourism. In 1968, facilitated the establishment of the Caribbean Free Trade Association (later the Caribbean Community and Common Market). In 1976 the DLP lost power BLP, and Barrow joined the opposition. In 1983, opposed the U.S. invasion of Grenada. In 1986, when the DLP won the election, Barrow returned to power. Barrow died in Bridgetown, June 1, 1987.