Barbados has actually come to be a Republic, finishing Queen Elizabeth II's role as head of state, severing the last ties virtually 400 years after the very first British ships gotten here on the island.
According to the AP and Al Jazeera news agencies, the brand-new Republic was birthed to the joys of numerous people queuing at Chamberlain Bridge in the resources Bridgetown on the night of November 29. Twenty-one salutes were fired as the Barbados nationwide anthem appeared on Heroes' Square.
Prince Charles, that will certainly inherit the British throne, was likewise existing at the event. He experienced the moment the flag representing the Queen of England was reduced and replaced with the flag of Barbados.
After a dazzling performance of Barbadian dancing and also songs, and speeches celebrating the end of colonialism, 72-year-old Sandra Mason was sworn in as the initial President of Barbados. Last week, Ms. Mason was elected by both residences to be the first president of Barbados by a high margin.
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Ms. Mason is a lawyer, judge as well as has actually served as ambassador to Venezuela, Colombia, Chile and also Brazil. She will certainly assist Head of state Mia Mottley lead the affluent Caribbean island of 300,000 people, based on tourist, production as well as finance.
Barbados obtained freedom from Britain in November 1966, more than three centuries after British settlers got here as well as turned the island into an affluent colony. In recent years, the island has actually started to divide itself from its colonial past.
After becoming a Republic, the flag, coat of arms and anthem of Barbados will certainly continue to be the same, however some recommendations will certainly transform, said Suleiman Bulbulia, a columnist for Barbados Today. According to him, words "royal" and also "crown" will certainly no more be made use of so the Royal Barbados Police will come to be the Barbados Authorities Department.
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