City of Bridgetown

Michael A. Lashley is an attorney at law and King’s Counsel whose career reflects decades of legal excellence and public service. He is Head of the law firm Michael Lashley and Associates, based in Bridgetown, and has built a reputation as a formidable advocate across multiple jurisdictions.

He practises law in Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands, and has been called to the Bar in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and in St Lucia. His work spans complex criminal and public interest matters, with regional experience that brings both depth and perspective to national discourse.

Michael Lashley served as an elected Member of Parliament for St Philip North from 2003 to 2018. During his time in government, he held responsibility as Minister of Housing from 2008 to 2013, and as Minister of Transport and Works from 2013 to 2018, overseeing major public infrastructure and national development portfolios.

He continues to contribute to national life as Co Chairman of the Advisory Council on Crime, focusing on citizen safety, justice, and community stability. As the Barbados Labour Party candidate for the City of Bridgetown, Michael Lashley brings experience, legal acumen, and a grounded commitment to service rooted in fairness, order, and respect for the rule of law.