Published 30 November 2021
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World-renowned Barbadian superstar singer, actress, fashion designer and businesswoman, Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty has been added to the pantheon of National Heroes of Barbados in a shock announcement by Prime Minister Mia Mottley.
Published 30 November 2021
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Barbados Today
After 396 years, the sun has finally set on the last vestiges of British colonialism as Barbadians awoke to a new dawn as the world’s newest republic.
At midnight Tuesday – the very moment 55 years ago – when Barbados became an independent sovereign nation, it transitioned from a Commonwealth realm to a parliamentary republic and Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason, the last viceroy, was officially sworn in as the republic’s first president.
Published 30 November 2021
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Barbados Today
Article by Sandy Deane
The guest of honour for Barbados’ 55th Independence celebrations who will see the island’s transition from a Commonwealth realm to a parliamentary republic has arrived.Charles, Prince of Wales, the heir to the British throne and the future head of the Commonwealth, descended from the Royal Air Force Airbus 330 at 11:46 p.m. to a red carpet welcome and a 21-gun salute for the monarch’s representative.He was received by Dame Sandra Mason in the last hours of her role as viceroy of Prince Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth. She was joined in the welcome by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Foreign Minister Dr Jerome Walcott, Minister of Maritime Affairs Kirk Humphrey and other senior Government officials.
Published 30 November 2021
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Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Barbados became the new republic in the world, it removed Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.
Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as the first president of Barbados during an overnight ceremony held in Bridgetown.
The ceremony was attended by Barbadian singer Rihanna and Prince of Wales and celebrated the country’s 55th anniversary of independence. While giving the speech, Prince Charles acknowledged the “appalling atrocity of slavery” the Caribbean island suffered.
Published 30 November 2021
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Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
High Commissioner of Canada to Dominica Lilian Chatterjee had a meeting with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and discussed vital issues, including climate action plans and making the economy resilient.
This meeting was more concentrated on deepening the friendly and bilateral relationships between Canada and Dominica.
