Regional News

Published 30 November 2021

Basseterre 

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.

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Published 30 November 2021

Basseterre 

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.

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Published 29 November 2021

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Loop Caribbean News

The heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, arrived at the Grantley Adams International Airport late Sunday for a two-day visit as Barbados declares itself a republic.

The two-day trip will also see him carrying out a brief programme of engagements before returning to the United Kingdom on Tuesday. 

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