SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has clinched a third consecutive term in office after her party secured all 30 seats of Parliament in this week's general election, according to an announcement Thursday by state-owned media.
Mottley was challenged by Ralph Thorne of the main opposition Democratic Labor Party during Wednesday’s election. CBC News Barbados noted that Mottley’s Barbados Labor Party was the only one to secure any seats in Parliament, the third time it has done so.
“We did not come simply to hold office. We have come to make Barbados better, and to make your lives better,” Mottley said in an overnight victory speech.
She promised to make progress as promised in sectors including healthcare, public safety and transportation.
“We do not turn our eyes away from the concerns of our constituents,” Mottley said to a cheering crowd.
Mottley is known for spearheading a plan on climate disaster financing that would make more funds available from international lenders to developing nations. Under Mottley, Barbados also cut ties with Queen Elizabeth II in November 2021 and ceased to be a constitutional monarchy.
Mottley said she expects that her Cabinet would be sworn in on Monday and that Parliament would reopen by the end of next week.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Mottley on her election victory in a statement that said the United States looks forward to deepening cooperation with her country to combat international criminal gangs and trafficking.
People wait to vote at a polling station during the general election in Bridgetown, Barbados, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kerrie Eversley)
People line up to vote during the general election in Bridgetown, Barbados, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kerrie Eversley)
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley talks with the press after casting her ballot for the general election, as she runs for office again, in Bridgetown, Barbados, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kerrie Eversley)
DENVER (AP) — Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer as part of a seven-run first inning, Aaron Nola pitched efficiently into the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Colorado’s home opener by beating the Rockies 10-1 on Friday.
The Phillies set the tone early by sending 11 batters to the plate against Michael Lorenzen (0-1) to begin the game. They finished with 13 hits, including three homers — all by lefties — with the wind blowing from left field. Marsh hit a sinker that went a projected 454 feet to the second deck in right-center. In the second, Bryce Harper launched a solo shot. Kyle Schwarber added a 460-foot drive to right field in the fifth.
Nola (1-0) scattered five hits and gave up one run over 6 1/3 innings. He struck out nine — the bullpen had six more — as Philadelphia won its eighth straight over Colorado. The latest one marked the Rockies' most lopsided loss in a home opener.
It also was win No. 350 for Phillies manager Rob Thomson, making him the fastest to reach the mark in club history (604 games).
There were 48,366 fans who showed up on a sunny but cool afternoon. The Rockies, a team coming off three straight 100-loss seasons, dropped to 18-16 in home openers, including 17-15 at Coors Field.
It was a rough outing for Lorenzen, who allowed nine runs and 12 hits over three innings. Mickey Moniak had one of Colorado's five hits in his first game of the season. Moniak started on the injured list due to a sprained right ring finger.
The Rockies were coming off a three-game series win in Toronto. They didn't capture their first series last season until early June against Miami.
The Phillies will throw lefty Jesús Luzardo (0-1, 9.00 ERA) on Saturday. The Rockies hadn't announced a scheduled starter, but right-hander Chase Dollander (1-0, 9.00) is expected to get some work.
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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen calls for a new ball after giving up a three-run home run to Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
From left to right, Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh celebrate as Marsh crosses home plate after hitting a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola works against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, congratulates Kyle Schwarber after his solo home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Valente Bellozo in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh, right, follows the flight of his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
