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Political Risk / Barbados

BLP On The Attack

November 2007 | Political Risk Analysis

BMI View: With an election constitutionally due by August 2008, speculation is mounting that Prime Minister Owen Arthur will announce a date sooner rather later. Our core view is a victory for Arthur, which would represent an unprecedented fourth successive term in office.

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