Local News News Governor General’s absence from office Barbados Today06/02/20210268 views Governor General Dame Sandra Mason will be absent from office on vacation leave for the period February 6 to 15, which will be spent in Barbados. In accordance with the provisions of Section 29(1)(a) of the Constitution of Barbados, the Very Reverend Dr Jeffrey Douglas Gibson will perform the functions of the Office of Governor General during Her Excellency’s absence.