Already independent of the United Kingdom since 1966, the small Caribbean Island celebrates, Tuesday, its transition to a republican regime after some four centuries of subjection to the British ruler.
The Queen Elizabeth II officially lost a jewel of his crown, with the sworn delivery, Monday, November 30 evening, the first president of Barbados’ history, the small island of the Caribbean becoming a republic. The sovereign lost his title of head of state at a ceremony attended by his son Prince Charles.
Already independent of the United Kingdom since 1966, the island known for its heavenly beaches, its rum and to be the birthplace of the world superstar Rihanna, celebrated its transition to a republican regime after some four centuries of subjection. to the British ruler.
The new head of state, Sandra Mason, until then Governor General of the country and elected president in October by universal Indirect, was sworn in midnight, in the capital, Bridgetown, at a ceremony officially marked by the replacement of the queen standard by the presidential flag.
“Me, Sandra Prunella Mason, swears to be faithful and carry a real allegiance to Barbados according to the law, with the help of God,” said the new president by lending oath.
“Commonwealth Special Link”
This ceremony – in the presence of Rihanna – was not open to the public but the curfew due to the pandemic has been suspended so that the inhabitants can enjoy the festivities, including projections and fireworks. through the island.
Barbados remains a member of the Commonwealth Organization, as raised by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a statement on Monday. “We will remain loyal friends and allies, relying on the sustainable affinities and connections between our peoples and the Commonwealth special link,” he wrote.