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Barbados- PM Mottley Being Promoted as Possible Un Secretary-General

When asked last week if she would like to compete for the position of the next Secretary General of the United Nations, Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley responded with a smile and a thumbs up. However, UN officials claim that she is a potential front-runner informally. Though the selection process for 2026 is still a […]

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