Barbados to become a republic, replacing British queen

Barbados is now a republic, here's what you need to know

Barbados has officially broken up with the British monarchy, with both sides agreeing to remain close friends. Here's what you need to know.

Barbados to become a republic, replacing British queen

BRIDGETOWN (Barbados), Nov 28 — Barbados is about to cut ties with the British monarchy, but the legacy of a sometimes brutal colonial past and the pandemic’s impact on tourism pose major challenges for the Caribbean island as it becomes the world’s newest republic. Famed for its beaches and...

Barbados becomes a republic after bidding farewell to British monarchy

The drive to become a republic began more than two decades ago and culminated with the island's Parliament electing its first ever president last month in a two-thirds majority vote.

400 years later: Barbados bids adieu to UK Queen to become a republic

Several leaders and dignitaries, including Prince Charles, attended the ceremony

Barbados bids farewell to British monarchy, becomes republic

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Barbados stopped pledging allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday as it shed another vestige of its colonial past and became a republic for the first time in history.Several leaders, dignitaries and artists, including Prince Charles and Rihanna, attended the ceremony that began late Monday in a popular square where the statue of Britain's Lord Nelson was removed last year amid a worldwide push to erase symbols of…

Barbados becomes a republic, says goodbye to British monarchy

At midnight on Monday, the island nation of Barbados officially became an independent republic after decades of pledging allegiance to the British throne. Former Governor General Sandra Mason was sworn in as the country’s president before dawn.