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The Prime Minister and Cabinet is formed by the political party which gains a simple majority in the general elections held in Barbados.

These elections constitutionally must be held no longer than every five years apart, however elections can be called whenever the Government so chooses to seek a new mandate or loses a vote of no confidence in Parliament.

It is part of Barbados ' political system and supported by the Public service.