2021 AD
Barbados replaces the monarch with a president
British Empire · Law & imperial government · Self-government & Commonwealth · Decolonization & independence
On the 55th anniversary of independence, Sandra Mason became the first president and Barbados ceased to be a Commonwealth realm while remaining in the organization. The change, advanced by Mia Mottley’s government, renewed Caribbean debates about monarchy, sovereignty, and colonial repair
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- 2026-09-23
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