Barbados Officially Removes Queen Elizabeth II As Head Of State, Becomes World Newest Independent Country
Barbados Officially Removes Queen Elizabeth II As Head Of State, Becomes World Newest Independent Country
Barbados has officially removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become the world's newest republic.
In an overnight ceremony in the capital, Bridgetown, Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as president.
The Prince of Wales and Barbadian singer Rihanna attended the event, which coincided with the country's 55th anniversary of independence.
In a speech, Prince Charles acknowledged the "appalling atrocity of slavery" the Caribbean island suffered.
The new era for Barbados ends Britain's centuries of influence, including more than 200 years when the island was a hub for the transatlantic slave trade.
Singer Rihanna who is from Barbados would be named a national hero by President Mason. The artist and businesswoman, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, was previously named an ambassador by her home country in 2018.
Before Barbados, the last nation to remove the Queen as head of state was Mauritius in 1992.
With a population of about 285,000 people, Barbados is one of the more populous and prosperous Caribbean islands.
Once heavily dependent on sugar exports, its economy has diversified but has been hit hard by Covid-19 hurting tourism and rising prices caused by supply chain disruptions.
GUYS, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
You Don't have to journey alone. Fill in the comment box below and one of our mentors will respond as soon as possible. It's confidential and always free. UNDILUTED RELELATIONSHIP GIST, INFORMATION AND EDUCATION care! UNDILUTED RELATIONSHIP GIST, INFORMATION AND EDUCATION offers all kind of relationship advice, bringing you the very best information and education.
Comments
Post a Comment