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President to go on duty leave

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Governor General Dame Sandra Mason is bestowed with power to act, under the Barbados Constitution, in the absence of a Leader of the Opposition. (Picture by Reco Moore.)

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President of Barbados, Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, will be out of office from March 9 to 17, 2025, as she proceeds on duty leave overseas.

During her absence, the Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Gibson will perform the functions of the Office of the President. (BGIS)

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