We conclude our series on former Prime Ministers of Barbados with a look back at David John Howard Thompson.
Date of Birth: December 25, 1961 (age 48) London, United Kingdom
Parents: Margaret Knight & Charles Thompson
Spouse: Marie-Josephine Mara nee Giraudy. Children (3) Misha, Oya and Osa-Marie.
Residence: Ilaro Court 2008 – Present Mapps, St Philip
Profession: Lawyer
Political party: Democratic Labour Party
Date of Death: October 23, 2010
Places of Death: Mapps
Education: St Gabriel’s School and Combermere School
Legal Education: Certificate, Hugh Wooding Law School
1984: University of the West Indies, Law Faculty, Graduated with Honours Professional/Political Career:
1986: Admitted To Bar
1986-1988: Part-time Tutor in Law, University of the West Indies
1987: Elected to Parliament
1991 – 1993: Minister of Community Development and Culture
1992 – 1993: Served as Minister of State with responsibility for Finance, Minister of Finance
1994: Leader of the Democratic Labour Party
2001: Resigned as leader of the Democratic Labour Party
2006: Leader of the Democratic Labour Party
2008: Elected Prime Minister
