Barbados becomes the World’s newest republic
Sakshi Education
Barbados has become the World’s newest republic, around 400 years after it became a British colony.Barbados, the Caribbean Island nation, removed Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the state.
Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, took over as the President of Barbados.Mason was selected to become the first president of Barbados in October 2021.Mason was selected as President of Barbados, at a joint meeting of both the Houses of Parliament of Barbados.His name was announced by Speaker of the House of Assembly, Arthur Holder.
Published date : 01 Dec 2021 06:33PM