Sandra Mason
1st president of Barbados
1949 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
1st president of Barbados
Born
January 17, 1949
Age
~77 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
judge, politician
BarbadosBorn in Saint Philip
1949
Born in Saint Philip (1949-01-17)
2018
PositionGovernor-General of Barbados (2018–2021)
2018
AwardOrder of Saint Michael and Saint George
2018
AwardDame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
2021
PositionPresident of Barbados (2021–2025)
Present
Age ~77
About
Dame Sandra Prunella Mason is a Barbadian politician, lawyer, and diplomat who served as the first president of Barbados from 2021 to 2025. She was previously the eighth and final governor-general of Barbados from 2018 to 2021, the second woman to hold the office. On 20 October 2021, Mason was elected by the Parliament of Barbados to become the country's first president, and took office on 30 November 2021, when Barbados ceased to be a constitutional monarchy and became a republic.
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Who is Sandra Mason?+
Dame Sandra Prunella Mason is a Barbadian politician, lawyer, and diplomat who served as the first president of Barbados from 2021 to 2025. She was previously the eighth and final governor-general of Barbados from 2018 to 2021, the second woman to hold the office. On 20 October 2021, Mason was elect
What does the name Sandra mean?+
The name Sandra means "A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Sandra Mason born?+
Sandra Mason was born on January 17, 1949.
Name Meaning
A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.
The name Sandra is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sandra — January 17, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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