Barbados becomes republic removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state - BBC News
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Published 2021-11-30
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 had suffered.
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For those who don't understand, Barbados are no longer under the umbrella of the crown. They already had independence and are Self-governed.
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Wishing all the best for Barbados. I hope this new republic prosper and it's people lives in harmony.
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Congratulations and best wishes to the people of Barbados...great achievement all
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Sending love and best wishes to the beautiful people of Barbados, congratulations 🎉👏👏👏👏
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congratulations to the people of barbados! wish you peace and prosperity!
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I wish prosperity to the citizens of Barbados!
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Barbados is a magnificent paradise, and the folks who reside there are some of the most kind and cheerful I've experienced in all my travels. Best best of luck to them all
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Congratulations The people of Barbados. May peace and prosperity follow the independence. Amen.
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Barbados is a true paradise and it's people are some of the most hospitable and joyful I have come across during all my travels. Best of luck to all of them!
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Congratulations Barbados 🇧🇧 🎉🎉🎉 it’s about the wonderful people of that nation rule their own people!
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"Looking up to China for support" That's trading one colonialist for another.
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Desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Felicidades a mis hermanos de Barbados.
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Well done Barbados! All the best for your future.
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Congratulations Barbados for becoming Republic, long live on the path of your choice.
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Idk why I'm so emotional. I guess tears of Joy. So happy for the people of Barbados. The new Republic of Barbados 🇧🇧. Good luck and good will. From our experience independence doesn't mean totally cutting ties but building a new friendly and mutual relationship with the mother country. You have only 1 we have 3 that colonized us. The past might be bloody and dark but we acknowledge and respect all of these countries that made us who we are today. Mabuhay( Long Live) the People of Barbados.........💖From Las Islas de Filipinas.
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I love Barbados 🇧🇧 Congratulations to all the citizens of this wonderful island
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So moving! I shed tears for the African captives who were enslaved and the Arawak Indian indigenous people who were exterminated. May God continue to grant their souls peaceful rest! 🙏
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Love and sincere Joy from Africa continent 🇳🇬
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Congratulations to the good people of Barbados 🇧🇧. Don’t take this moment lightly, this is not just historic but also the beginning of what should be considered the most fair and most independent state. All the best of success my people
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Congratulations to Barbados from 🇯🇲 may God bless your country and continue to be courageous.
