15 reactions · 3 comments | The Caribbean island of Barbados wants to remove Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and become a republic https://reut.rs/3mxQsvu | Reuters UK | Facebook

4.5K views · 71 reactions | During the Throne Speech, which was delivered in over two hours, Governor General Dame Sandra Mason announced that Barbados is set to become a republic in just over a year. Lorna Jones has more. | CBC News Barbados | Facebook

All Barbadians whether at home or abroad, will have an opportunity to contribute to the country's shift to republican status. Noting that this is the third bid to become a republic, chair of the 15 member Republican Status Transition Committee, Dr. Marion Williams, is hoping the public will show the same enthusiasm as in previous attempts. She explains the committee's main objective is to make sure the requirements for transition are updated to take into account what has happened in the last 25