Tag: Countdown To A Republic
Countdown To A Republic: Royal Place Names
On its 55th anniversary of Independence, Barbados, once known as “Little England” and Bimshire, will transition from a constitutional monarchy to a parliamentary republic.
The...
Countdown To A Republic: Culture and Monarchy
Barbadian culture is everywhere. It is in the language, values, norms, technology and symbols of the island. But the culture we celebrate is an...
Countdown To A Republic: Frequently Asked Questions
As Barbados makes the transition to a republican state, there remain many questions on the minds of citizens at home and abroad, as well...
VIDEO – Dat Is My Culture
We continue our Countdown To A Republic and host Krystal Penny Bowen talks with artist Oneka Small about culture and the transition to a...
Countdown To A Republic: Signs and Symbols of Monarchy
There are six symbols of monarchy – Royal warrants, coat of arms, stamps, coins and banknotes, crown jewels and the royal standard, but there...
Countdown To A Republic: Breaking with Britain again
The Barbados Constitution stands as the “supreme law” of Barbados.
Within this document, the monarch’s representative, the Governor-General of Barbados is given authority to determine...