BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Minister, Marsha Caddle, Tuesday resigned from the Barbados government saying that she had reached the point where “principles” no longer align.
Marsha Caddle (File Photo)But Caddle said she would remain a member of the ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) and as the parliamentary representative for the St Michael South Central constituency.
In a statement, in which she gave no specific reasons for leaving the Cabinet, Caddle said a minister has a “duty to resign” when principles do not align “in order for the will and work of the Government can be done."
“I have reached such a point. I am proud of the work I have led in the Ministry over these 14 months, and of which you will hopefully learn during these ongoing Estimates, including the investments in cybersecurity that have been needed, and giving GovTech the resources to begin to build a real tech ecosystem for digital services and transformation. I think l’ve left a good wicket for this sector to be successful.”
Caddle, an economist, said that one thing is certain, and the people of Barbados so overwhelmingly declared twice at the polls that the ruling BLP “is the clear choice to help guide this country through both the challenges and opportunities that confront us domestically, and in particular globally.
“I remain committed to the Barbados Labour Party, to supporting my colleagues in their important work, and to serving the people of St Michael South Central and Barbados in every way I can.”
Caddle served as Minister in economic affairs and investment minister during the BLP’s first term in 2018 and following her success in the January 2022 general election, she declined the offer of a Cabinet position, citing other professional interests.
Her January 2024 appointment as Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology represents the second portfolio she has held over the two terms of the BLP administration.
