Barbados grapples with legacy of colonial past as it cuts ties with British monarchy

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'As I grow older and older, I started to wonder what this queen really means for me and for my nation. It didn't make any sense. Having a female Barbadian president will be great.'

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"I just don't think we are doing ourselves a credit and a just service by having this when people are being admonished to sit in the comfort of your home and watch on a screen," Bishop Atherley said. "The British royal family is a source of exploitation in this region and, as yet, they have not offered a formal apology or any kind of repair for past harms," said Kristina Hinds, international relations lecturer at the University of the West Indies in Barbados.

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Like many other countries, Barbados will learn what Britain has contributed to their lifestyle and economy in recent years. Sri Lankans were often heard to say they wish Britain had never left.

Long over due, had it happened earlier Britain might have avoided an influx of commonwealth intakes that started the trend😎

She's an amazing woman who cares for the people and country.

The royals are irrelevant now

Can Australia be next?

Look how it ended up for Grenada, became communist and got invaded by the USA

Good on them. The only thing is that now they've been watched by the communism and they'll do anything to destroy this beautiful island.

Monarchy must cease and become history...

Australia needs to become a Republic.

*just an observation, I applaud their move to become a republic.

Cuts ties with Britain, strengthens ties with China.

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