place came the Senate in 1964 (due to Barbados' status as a colony of Great Britain). As the years went by, governance in Barbados continued to change in structure until both of the present chambers assumed their present numbers. Legislative functions Parliament is empowered by Article 35(l) of the Constitution to make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Barbados. The Constitution also empowers Parliament to: Determine the privileges, immunities, and powers of the Senate and the House of Assembly and the members thereof; alter or amend any of the provisions of the constitution; Following amendments to the Constitution that initiated a transition to a republican form of government in 2021, Parliament is also responsible for electing the country's President. Enactment clause Members in Parliament As of the election held on 19 January 2022, the Barbados Labour Party won all 30 seats of the Assembly, with the rival Democratic Labour Party remaining an extra-parliamentary party for the second time in a row. Election date The next general election in Barbados is expected to be held by 2027 the latest. According to the Constitution of Barbados elections can take place no longer than every five years from the first sitting of Parliament. The last general election was held on 19 January 2022. The Constitution of Barbados also establishes that at any time before this date the Government in power may seek a new mandate from the electorate and may ask for the current sitting of Parliament be dissolved by the President and allow for the announcement of a new date for General elections. The President of Barbados may also announce a new date of General elections should the Prime Minister in power not survive a vote of no confidence motion. International affiliation(s) ACP–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly Canada-CARICOM Parliamentary Friendship Group Commonwealth Parliamentary Association ParlAmericas Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) Pink Parliament, an initiative seeking to inspire & encourage more women to pursue careers in politics Official Gazette / Hansard The Official Gazette of Barbados See also Constitution of Barbados List of parliamentary constituencies of Barbados List of speakers of the House of Assembly of Barbados List of presidents of the Legislative Council of Barbados List of presidents of the Senate of Barbados List of members of the Senate of Barbados List of members of the House of Assembly of Barbados List of legislatures by country Notes External links About