Its victory came as a surprise, as polls had predicted a win for the opposition Barbados Labour Party.

BBC: Ruling Democratic Labour Party wins Barbados election

It is the second straight win for the DLP, following 14 years of government by the Barbados Labour Party under the leadership of former Prime Minister Owen Arthur, the current opposition leader.

BBC: Ruling Democratic Labour Party wins Barbados election

The governing Democratic Labour Party has retained power in Barbados in a tightly fought election.

BBC: Ruling Democratic Labour Party wins Barbados election