2024 Christmas Day Message by the Prime Minister of Barbados (Dec. 25, 2024)

2024 Christmas Day Message by the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, SC, MP, Prime Minister of Barbados (Dec. 25, 2024).
Good morning Barbados. It's once again that time of year where we celebrate the joy and love of this special season. This is a time that means so many things to so many people, not just here in our country, but across our diaspora and indeed the world. So whether you're at home or whether you're abroad, whether you're with friends or family, loved ones or not, regardless of your circumstances, on behalf of the Government and people of Barbados, I say a very Merry and Blessed Christmas.
You will realize that my voice is not the best, but I felt that it was still important to be able to share with you today.
We celebrate this beautiful Christmas Day as one Bajan family, and I'm so happy to know that the love we share and feel during this time is something truly special. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and the spirit of Christmas fills our hearts, I want to take a moment to reflect, to celebrate, and to share with each of you the hope and warmth that this season brings.
Indeed, I know this year, 2024, has been one filled with a unique blend of transformation, tension, and resilience. We have faced challenges that have stretched us beyond what we thought possible. We have encountered challenges that have tested our unity, our faith, and our strength. But through it all, we've stood together as Bajans, embodying the spirit of perseverance that runs through our veins, and that has indeed carried us through generations.
As we pause during this Christmas season, let us remember that the true essence of this time of year is not found in the decorations or the gifts under the tree. But yes, in the love that binds us together. The love of family, the love of community, and the love of country.
This Christmas, I encourage each of you to cherish those closest to you. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But the moments we spend with our families, sharing a food and a drink, laughing, reminiscing, or simply enjoying each other's presence, are the moments that give life truly its meaning. These are the moments that fill our hearts with warmth and remind us of the blessings we hold dear.
And for those who may be spending this Christmas missing loved ones who are no longer with us, let us acknowledge your strength. In your memories, their love lives on. In your hearts, they remain forever present. May the comfort of cherished memories, give you peace. And may you know that you're never alone for this nation stands with you always.
To our Barbadians abroad, I know that Christmas is a time when your hearts long to be home, to walk the familiar roads, to hear the sounds of Christmas morning in Barbados, to feel the changes in the wind and the breeze, to taste the sweet red and the sorrell, and to feel the warmth that you get in family gatherings. Even if you cannot be home physically this year, know that you're always home in our hearts, and the beauty of technology allows us to communicate with you and for you to be present, except we can't hug and kiss you, but we can do everything else through that technology.
So, my friends, Barbados carries you with us, just as you carry Barbados with you wherever you are in the world. Your roots are deep, your connections strong, and your contributions to our nation's story are invaluable.
As we celebrate this season of love and reflection, I extend a heartfelt invitation to you all. In 2025, come home. Come home for We Gathering. Or as the jingle says, “come long home”. This special year-long festival calls on every Bajan from near and far to return to our island and reconnect with your families, reconnect with the land, the culture, and the other people who helped raise you and made us who we are as a people.
We Gathering is not just a festival, my friends. It is a celebration of us, us Bajans. It is a time to honour our achievements, to share our stories, and to look boldly towards the future that we are building together.
Imagine a year where every parish comes alive from January to November, and then in December we bring everybody together, ensuring that the vibrancy of our culture is there in every village and every community there is laughter and conversations of reunited families and old friends. Yes, We Gathering 2025 will be a time to deepen our bonds to learn from each other and to revel in the joy of being Bajan.
So, wherever you are in the world, start making your plans. Barbados is calling you home. And may I say, having started it in 2020 and COVID put us off our tracks, this is the Barbadian spirit that says we will not allow ourselves ever to be dominated by circumstances. We're going to do this one more time and get to the end.
For the complete text, go to www.pmo.gov.bb

[@janetannisette5965]

Merry Christmas Madam Prime Minister. You are a true leader.

[@xxxx-pt9iu]

Merry Christmas to all Barbadians. Thank you Prime Minister Mottley for your meaningful wishes.

[@SheziEntertainment]

Merry Christmas my Barbados! Thank you Hon. Prime Minister for this message. Best wishes for the new year may 2025 be a stronger time for growth and the continued fight against the climate crisis and ensuring the resilience and strength of our nation. Through it all Barbados has survived and continues to inspire others. We give thanks, Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas to my beautiful Barbados

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Merry Christmas Madame Prime Minister Mia Motley,President Sandra and the people of Barbados 🇧🇧 🌲🌲❤️❤️🧑🏽‍🎄

[@megarudeboy0078]

Merry Christmas my people. I love you ALL.

[@adrenerodney4459]

Just a simple thank you Prime minister.

[@fabianleacock7878]

Good morning Barbados my beloved land, merry Christmas to all, Nuff Love!

[@carolannc2336]

Merry Christmas Beautiful Barbados!❤❤

[@ireneakutse5364]

Same To You Prime Minister. ❤

[@matthewsainsbury2367]

Thanks for the message madam pm🕎🎄and seasons greetings to you its not a easy time for me personaly as my loved one 🕯♥️i miss as we celebrated both holidays 🕎🎄🕯its part of my memory with dad 🕯🕯

[@franklinsimpson475]

Merry Christmas my beautiful Barbabos i love you all.❤

[@globaltraveller]

Merry Christmas Madam Mottley and greetings and best wishes to all of the people of Barbados. I wish you all a wonderful festive season and health, prosperity and peace for 2025.

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Blessed and Merry Christmas To Beautiful Barbados 🇧🇧

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Merry Christmas Bim Family!

[@doreenrichardson906]

Love you Madame Mia!

[@angelabarker6902]

Don’t over do! Merry Christmas Barbados!

[@valorieallen8502]

Merry Christmas Prime Minister!

[@jamarlblackett7663]

Wonderful. Also were Some ppl of Barbados were Happy to get their Reverse income tax b4 Christmas, I am also 1 of those People

[@alvinbrowne6381]

Gm everyone Merry Christmas 🌲⛄🌲☃️ to each and everyone. Yes Madam PM Merry Christmas to you to as well and family, thank you very much for your message this morning wonderful Speech as usual. Do have a wonderful day

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I wonder why my very first comment was not displayed? I said I like her colorful blouse, she wears it well. What was wrong with that?

[@clarkyno1311]

Happy Kwanzaa, everybody.

[@RBG1st]

I am not into european culture and holidays, but stay safe people.

[@anitabravery285]

5:20!?! When?

[@matthewsainsbury2367]

Seasons greetings to you as well madam pm 🕎🎄this year both hanukkah which is a holiday that predates jesus'birth falls on christmas day this year its a holiday that commerates the triumph of the people of israel over a syrian greek dictator name Antiochus epiphanies they redicated the temple and the oil in the temple was only enough for one day but the lite the 7 branch flame🔥with the oil one day supply accourding to the sages when they returned to bring more oil the menorah our candle stick kept burning for 8 days without going out judah maccabee made it a holiday in 164bc this year it falls on christmas day🕎🎄