Rihanna is Named ‘Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary’ Ambassador for Barbados
The Barbados government has appointed international pop icon, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, with specific responsibility for promoting education, tourism and investment for the island.
Prime Minister Mia Mottley stated that Government was honored to be able to confer the title on this outstanding Barbadian who has contributed significantly to raising the island’s profile across the world.
“Rihanna has a deep love for this country and this is reflected in her philanthropy, especially in the areas of health and education. She also shows her patriotism in the way she gives back to this country and continues to treasure the island as her home.”
“She has also demonstrated, beyond her success as a pop icon, significant creative acumen and shrewdness in business. It is therefore fitting that we engage and empower her to play a more definitive role as we work to transform Barbados,” Mottley stated, noting that her charitable contributions, both locally and internationally, have also been significant.
In a statement of her own, Rihanna expressed her appreciation towards the unique honor and looks forward to using her role to “reimagine” Barbados. “I couldn’t be more proud to take on such a prestigious title in my home country,” she said. “Every Barbadian is going to have to play their role in this current effort, and I’m ready and excited to take on the responsibility. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Mottley and her team to reimagine Barbados.”
