How is the president of Barbados selected under the constitution?

Since November 2021, Barbados has operated as a parliamentary republic, with the president serving as the head of state.12

Under the constitution, the selection process for the president is as follows:

• Nomination: The candidate is jointly nominated by the prime minister and the leader of the opposition.2
• Confirmation: If the joint nomination is not confirmed unanimously by a joint session of both houses of parliament, it must be approved by a two-thirds majority in each house.2
• Alternative Procedures: In the event that a joint nomination cannot be reached, the constitution outlines other procedures for the nomination process.2

The president serves a four-year term.2