Dean Oliver Barrow (born 2 March 1951) was the fourth Prime Minister of Belize. He was leader of the United Democratic Party. He started his first term as Prime Minister after victory in the 2008 Belizean general election, started his second term as Prime Minister after victory in the 2012 election and started his third term as Prime Minister after victory in the 2015 elections. Citing health issues, Barrow initially said he would step down as Prime Minister no later than the end of 2019 and hinted he could do so earlier.