The Honourable David John Howard Thompson
Prime Minister, Barbados
December 25 1961 to October 23, 2010Place of Birth: London, United KingdomParents Margaret Knight & Charles ThompsonSpouse(s) Marie-Josephine Mara nee GiraudyChildren (3) Misha, Oya and Osa-Marie.Residence Ilaro Court 2008 – Present Mapps, St Philip Profession LawyerPolitical party Democratic Labour PartyEducation: St Gabriel’s School Combermere SchoolLegal Education Certificate, Hugh Wooding Law School1984: University of the West Indies, Law Faculty, Graduated with HonoursProfessional/Political Career:1986 – Admitted To Bar1986-1988: Part-time Tutor in Law, University of the West Indies1987 Elected to Parliament1991 – 1993 Minister of Community Development and Culture1992-1993: Served as Minister of State with responsibility for Finance, Minister of Finance1994: Leader of the Democratic Labour Party2001: Resigned as leader of the Democratic Labour Party2006: Leader of the Democratic Labour Party2008: Elected Prime Minister
