Barbados drops Queen and says it is becoming a republic

[@grahamwade5932]

I can't say the Queen has much relevance for the average person in Barbados.

[@siclucealucks]

@Albert Pike common yellpress would not survive without her

[@tpower1912]

Can't say Barbados has much relevance anywhere

[@themac2238]

Didn’t even know she was head of state for them

[@kurtgodel5236]

@@tpower1912 Obviously it's pretty relevant in Barbados.

[@danieloliver4558]

I know dozens of Bajans that live her their very patriotic and our proud of Britain’s colonial past

[@anthonyevans612]

Good luck and best wishes for the future Barbados

[@allisonalleyne7427]

Thank you❤

[@majidaljaburi7870]

If it leaves the commonwealth they will suffer historically it happened

[@kenzokendrick5464]

Instablaster.

[@thegreypenguin5097]

@@majidaljaburi7870 they won't... they will become a commonwealth republic... and when did barbados leave the commonwealth before!?

[@deogratiaspisa4131]

@@thegreypenguin5097 what wealth is common in the Commonwealth ?

[@dwansbo]

Congratulations to the Republic of Barbados, from a citizen of the Republic of Ireland!

[@anneyyyyy8025]

God Save The Queen!

[@PranavPalliyilisawesome]

@@itsme-sn5gi up with the RA!

[@paddystrongjaw9995]

@@itsme-sn5gi BRING BACK THE BLACK AND TANS 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@mckinleymac3452]

@@paddystrongjaw9995 _God save Ireland said the heroes_ _God save Ireland said they all_ _Whether on the scaffold high_ _Or the battlefield we die_ _Oh what matter when for Erin dear we fall_

[@robertomeara3469]

@@paddystrongjaw9995 And theyll be sent packing again.

[@richieredw2142]

Jamaica should follow suit because of the way they are treated by the British and they need to get rid of the colonial past period

[@ir7910]

Yes!

[@DapaChrons]

and give up their commonwealth privileges to work and live in the UK

[@Spartanübermensch]

Kmt Jamaica gov't a joke

[@DapaChrons]

@Ginger I think you need to brush up on the laws my friend. Any commonwealth country citizen can be fast-tracked to become a citizen in 3 years versus 10 years for a noncommonwealth citizen. It's also easier to get a work permit so you can work towards residency or citizenship. Still stands today, that's why 250,000 arrive every year.

[@georgeorwell3532]

@@DapaChrons that doesn't materialize because they can't get here to even apply

[@sandysimpson4785]

They do nothing for you anyway, Barbados....good on you...👏👏👏

[@unitedcaribbeanarmy524]

NEXT STOP UNITED CARIBBEAN ISLANDS!!!! UNITED CARIBBEAN 20201!!!! CUBA#1!!!!!!!!

[@Venezolano410]

@@unitedcaribbeanarmy524 That will never happen.

[@kingoscar5884]

@@unitedcaribbeanarmy524 That's probably never going to happen as higher class Caribbean countries wouldn't want to share their economy with others.

[@Bully1973]

As an Australian I wish Barbados well. The Australian people have much fondness towards Queen Elizabeth II and after her passing we will follow suit.

[@nochatter7134]

@Bully 1973 Good LoL. Australia should have changed their flag long ago. I don’t like monarchy either. In Canada monarchy was decimated by the Natives & Quebec (French part of Canada) long ago so it never took a foot here.

[@Bully1973]

@@nochatter7134 We love our flag and it won't change however having King Charles as our head of state will see a referendum denouncing the monarchy. The Australian head of state will be Australian, called the Governor General and be selected by the Prime Minister.

[@mckinleymac3452]

@Puppy 1975 Canada is hardly insignificant. How can you possibly believe that?

[@katashi222]

@@mckinleymac3452 What us Canada significant in?

[@missmerrily4830]

Delighted that Australia at least has the decency to wait until the passing of QE2.

[@ratatata6968]

God Bless the Island Nation of Barbados 🇧🇧

[@CleosCooking]

God Bless BIM on Independence Day😍

[@m.k.s.7417]

I Hope, that GOD Will bless them ALL!!

[@unitedcaribbeanarmy524]

GOD BLESS THE CARIBBEAN!!!! UNITED CARIBBEAN 20201!!!!! CUBA #1!!!!!!

[@camerono6861]

And God Save Her Majesty The Queen

[@cld244]

@@camerono6861 From what?

[@juderamnarine5617]

Wishing you all the best in this Endeavour from Trinidad. 🇹🇹

[@kaeso101]

Still cant beat how fiji did it... it went on kill three birds with one stone mode. Military coup that removed the government the governor general and the queen all at once in 1987

[@stephenmurphy2212]

Ireland left the empire/commonwealth seventy years ago and finally became a republic. Congrats to you, Barbados! 👏🇧🇧

[@mike_million]

And that is why Ireland is classed as a third world country lol

[@afriendlycadian9857]

yet you realise that i believe they are staying in the commonwealth just as a republic

[@stephenmurphy2212]

Mikail Yagiz no it’s clearly not a third world country.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Yeah and that’s probably why Ireland is one of the least liked countries in the world. Although that’s probably also helped by their neutrality during World War II. If Ireland was still totally British I’d imagine the war would’ve been quite a bit shorter.

[@stephenmurphy2212]

Daniel Whyatt Nope! Everyone still loves Ireland. Also we couldn’t afford to go to war.

[@bearfoot007]

Well done Barbados! I'm not sure what we Brits gain from having a monarch ourselves in this modern world.

[@jpw6893]

A lot

[@DiligentX]

While we’re at it we should give back the Falkland Islands shouldn’t we

[@jpw6893]

@@DiligentX to whom?

[@bearfoot007]

@@jpw6893 We have 650 MPs and even more Lords, We have a PM and ministers and junior ministers, etc. Plenty of people to 'represent' the British people. And if we need one 'special' figure head', to greet Heads of State and suchlike, it should be a job like any other, with [performance criteria, etc. Shouldn't just be given to someone because they happen to the son or daughter or such and such. What's the point of being 'democratic' when there is obvious nepotism going on at the very top? And then they say we don't have money for nurses and care staff. But we can spend a few million quid on some dressing up and fancy parade for some meaningless Queen's Speech. World has changed. People are no longer content with being talked down to and looked down upon.

[@bearfoot007]

@@DiligentX You are probably being sarcastic but here's my tuppence worth. The FI residents are having a referendum this year, and if they so choose they can have another one on whether they want a change in circumstances. As far as I am aware the British taxpayer isn't overly burdened with paying for their governmental affairs. Upkeep of the Royal Yacht probably costs a lot more!

[@ir7910]

Congratulations Barbados! British rules have been a disgrace in Human History, about time they frees Barbados.

[@victorymorningstar]

Even without Barbados, it's still pretty badass don't ya think.. Her Most Excellent Majesty Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Christopher and Nevis and of Her other Realms and Territories, Queen, Duke of Lancaster, Duke of Normandy, Lord of Mann, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Sovereign Head of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Sovereign of the Royal Victorian Order, Sovereign of the Order of Merit, Sovereign of the Order of the Companions of Honour, Sovereign of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Sovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick, Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Sovereign of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Sovereign of the Distinguished Service Order, Sovereign of the Imperial Service Order, Head and Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces.

[@daramcgrath]

Congratulations Barbados. Welcome to the club (of republics!!)

[@Frank-1978]

Hon the rebels 👍

[@theidioticbgilson1466]

Wish i could join u

[@kurtgodel5236]

@@jpw6893 Not unlike the British, then.

[@jpw6893]

@@kurtgodel5236 we can handle it. Hopefully they will all lose their British citizenship and the additional support.

[@pedroprague]

England will follow! There is no place for monarch in 21st century

[@Weiseyk]

So proud of Barbados 🇧🇧. With such a stalwart as Prime Minister, I expected this progressive move. Hope that one day Jamaica 🇯🇲 will rise to that level of awareness.

[@erelpc]

Presidents just grab more power and will be another layer of government to tax and spend.

[@kamanashiskar9203]

Very few people support you.

[@DoctorHver]

@@erelpc I hate brake it to you but Monarchy is form of government

[@erelpc]

@@DoctorHver you missed the point...

[@mckinleymac3452]

@@DoctorHver I hate to *"break"* it to you but an absolute Monarchy exists in very few places on the planet... and certainly not in the Commonwealth. THAT would be the form of government to which you are referring. The royal family's duties are largely ceremonial these days. Their main function is generating wealth from tourist. *And they are very good at it.*

[@Leifthrasir]

It's hilarious when Brexiteers say things like "We don't need the EU because we have the Commonwealth". Well newsflash, The Commonwealth is practically dead. lol

[@englishrose7342]

???? This is nothing to do with the commonwealth .... Barbados has been independent for decades...they just kept the Queen as a symbolic head which they are now replacing with a president, thereby becoming a republic......they are staying in the commonwealth....the majority of countries in the commonwealth are republics...

[@Joanna7428]

@Thomas Hume there's always one 😁

[@marathonman1205]

It has nothing to do with the Commonwealth. The EU is a fraud and is dead. Period.

[@ir7910]

Commonwealth is totally dead

[@ir7910]

English Rose all lies... typical English

[@hfredydl]

No one wants Charles as king lol

[@linkofvev]

Charles will die before Liz. But then, so will everyone.

[@daquidi]

Barbados been wanting to step out for ages, but Elizabeth 2. won t bite the dust and the commonwealth is fed up with Brexit Britain. So, sorry, Queen, we didn t want you to experience the death of Britain's global reach, but you did this to yourself. Small Britain. England rules all, who are dumb enough to let themselves be exploited.

[@adamplentl5588]

Imagine wanting monarchy lol

[@Reynolds128]

@Albert Pike rude.

[@iamcornholio5319]

No one wants leeches

[@Martial-Mat]

Good for them.

[@unitedcaribbeanarmy524]

NEXT STOP UNITED CARIBBEAN ISLANDS!!!! UNITED CARIBBEAN 20201!!!! CUBA#1!!!!!!!!

[@Martial-Mat]

@@unitedcaribbeanarmy524 Quite happy to see every single former British colony declare independence.

[@neilog747]

Well done Barbados! The harsh treatment of Harry's wife may have contributed to this. Little Englanders, your time is up and you are going down, one domino at a time, and it is a beautiful sight to behold. Murder, slavery, and imperialism do not a commonwealth make. Great to see Barbados recognising the emperor's new clothes for what they really are, and embracing their own identity and future.

[@daviddegea1558]

god sent boris to destroy uk

[@johnelliott2364]

I have to say that your comments are false and come from someone who has no proper grasp of facts or history. To call the UK racist is utter rubbish. The British people welcomed Megan with open arms and she only left when she could not get her own way. She has now gone home to the USA where they have much more hatred and racial inequality than the UK.

[@johnelliott2364]

Why should the UK pay anything? The slave trade ended nearly 200 years ago and those responsible for it are long dead. I will not support the payment of any compensation for something that I had no part in. The same can be said of everyone who lives in the UK today. You cannot change history but you can learn from it and move on. Are the Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch, Americans, Italians, Chinese and Turks also going to be asked to pay up? The slave trade was a worldwide industry, not just a British one. All lives matter regardless of colour, creed and gender, not just black ones.

[@LJ-np3gc]

Unfortunately this is not the reason they left it was pressure from China Barbados is in alor of debt to the country and the people believe that because of this China is running the country

[@EpicnessYeet]

even as a monarchist. i agree with most of this comment.

[@AfricanWarrior150]

Caribbean’s and African countries should join to create a organization trade with them self’s etc. it will flourish

[@templatename2006]

African Union, no?

[@templatename2006]

@Glen R maybe if your command of the english language was a bit better, you would have realized I am making reference to a union that already exists and serves the exact same purpouse as the one that the commenter proposed. Where you got the idea that I am against blacks making decisions for what is best for their country is beyond me.

[@zwelethumtshali5558]

A New Organization that will neutralize org like AU because it seems to be a puppet org so far

[@tompapailiou2812]

I agree nobody needs the pomms or the Europeans they only sucked all the wealth out of every country they colonised

[@marlene97280]

Yes like Alba

[@JenniferOpal]

About time! Well done to Barbados & hope more countries follow. 🥲

[@joshjackson5867]

Hope not

[@waleedsied3837]

Josh Jackson why not?!

[@joshjackson5867]

@@waleedsied3837 because the monarchy is great

[@waleedsied3837]

Josh Jackson nah mate it’s shite

[@joshjackson5867]

@@waleedsied3837 no it's not

[@barry-cq4xg]

Bravo to Barbados. Why would a Caribbean country want their head of state desended from Hanoverian German stock? Barbados has asserted itself in the twenty first century as a legitmate republic with condidence in its own future, by casting off its colonial baggage. Hopefully the doff capping "subjects" in the United Kingdom will realise that it is better to be a citizen by ditching the ridiculous Windsors and their hangers on and the whole culture of "royalty" and deference. Good on Barbados (and Guyana).

[@pingu255]

Why would we ditch her? She brings in tonnes of money from tourism and is a British icon, she doesn't rule us, we're unfortunately rules by Boris and his clowns, but it's still a full democracy

[@barry-cq4xg]

@@pingu255 Interesting argument about tourism. When the present health crisis is over (whenever that will be) take a trip to France and visit Fontainbleu and Versailles (just outside Paris). You may have to research your visit as thousands of people visit these buildings are delays are legion. The bourbon royality have been gone (thankfully) for three hundred years, but that has not affected their tourism. France is the most visited country in Europe if not the world. Mind you the mausoleum that is Buckingham Palace is far less appealing to visit. A British icon? wearing a bit thin in the twenty first century. Remember that the shyster Johnson was elected. Vote for a clown and end up with a circus. thanks for your comment.

[@theemirofjaffa2266]

@@barry-cq4xg "vote for a clown and end up with a circus" I thought that belonged to trump? 😅😆

[@barry-cq4xg]

@@theemirofjaffa2266 Not entirely as we have our own version of trump; he is our glorious prime minister Boris Johnson who seems to view Trump as his mentor. Thanks for your response.

[@siyabongamchunu4342]

I am just frustrated that the Commonwealth of Nations is still a thing, especially because membership is purely voluntary. I cannot speak for the Caribbean but it blows my mind that our African leaders still want to be associated with the last vestiges of Empire. The conversation never seems to come up in the public domain either....yrrrr

[@CanImperator]

It's for the free money ;)

[@Ultimime]

You now our leaders, they will gladly lick the boots of a colonizer for the privilege of selling their people to said colonizer for a hefty sum

[@CanImperator]

Military assistance is absolutely not guaranteed. The commonwealth has no rules and no authority, so it has no way to require one member state to assist another. There have even been times when the UK flatly refused any military assistance when it was potentially needed.

[@CanImperator]

@qwecy None of the countries involved are obligated to follow Britain's instructions. If the countries volunteered to help them militarily, then they could do so, but Britain cannot command them to assist.

[@CanImperator]

@qwecy Sure they will. The last time Britain told us to do something militarily, we said "no".

[@welliminitnowso]

Get rid of dem .. yes Caribbean people . We can rule ourselves and be prosperous.

[@selasedu]

The British don't rule Barbados

[@godofthisshit]

@zk 1 What’s up with you whites trying to turn China into the boogeyman? People are well aware of China and if they get out of line, they will get burned.

[@calvinhicks1992]

I hope Jamaica 🇯🇲 is next 🙏🏾, not a radical leftist like everybody else these days but a Jamaican republic would be fantastic if worked out correctly and justly for its citizens. The U.K. has done it’s part now it’s time for these countries to go out on their own.

[@debbiehanisch2099]

Canada next please...hurry

[@kamanashiskar9203]

It was expected that Barbados will drop the Queen since she neglected it. But the Queen doesn't neglect Jamaica.

[@kamanashiskar9203]

@@debbiehanisch2099 Sorry bud but few people support you.

[@calvinhicks1992]

@@kamanashiskar9203 I still hope for a full republican Jamaica in my lifetime.

[@calvinhicks1992]

@Mohammed Patel Dude, this pic was taken at a July 4th party ages ago. I’m half American half Jamaican. I have republican views but I have no issues with any royal family but I still feel Jamaica could benefit from full independence

[@conor504]

Glad to see them leave the past behind and look to the future.

[@Jamross]

Uk should take note

[@jonmould2946]

If they want get rid of the colonial past they need to leave the island and go back to Africa.

[@conor504]

I was meaning discarding an archaic institution. Didn't mention colonialism.

[@stephenmurphy2212]

The sun has set on the British empire. Britannia no longer rules the waves. 🤣

[@jonmould2946]

@@stephenmurphy2212 no if the Anglo Saxons unite in the uk Canada Australia NZ and stop mass immigration then we have a chance.

[@e.jenima7263]

Lastly from what I gather A lot of people in Barbados still love the monarchy but the only reason why the queen was removed as head of state was bec. there were enough people in the parliament to vote to remove her as head of state so therefore it actually has little to do with what the average person in the street there thinks or wants.....the politicians essentially decided regardless of what the people thought or wanted ither way.

[@Mrskateboardboy]

Sounds awfully familiar these days. From CANADA!!

[@sudarshan3965]

I don't see any reason why any independent country having a foreigner as it's head of state

[@CeluiEtSeul]

Welcome to the Club Buddy. 🇨🇺, 🇭🇹, 🇩🇴, 🇩🇲, 🇹🇹, and Now 🇧🇧. You are now the 6th Country/Island to achieve Republic status.

[@niallocallanain3579]

Congratulations Barnados. Hopefully the remaining Caribbean nations will follow suit soon. Monarchy is a very outdated concept and as is mentioned in the above film, most of it was constructed on slavery.

[@thereptilianoverlord1346]

yeah all civilisations are built on slavery its been going on since the dawn of humanity, mentioning the slave trade at this point is just a political statement and carries no weight especially on how much it is used, conquer or be conquered, people gotta stop playing the victim

[@jpw6893]

Yay....no more handouts

[@wakey87]

Much rather have the Queen as head of state than Boris/Trump. And they don't have to cheat, pander or lie to be re-elected.

[@candyman5912]

@@jpw6893 It's the slow realisation that many people like you still exist in the so called "mother country", why so many ex colonies (including the US) have dropped the Queen.

[@jpw6893]

@@candyman5912 history not your strong point. The USA as it is now didn't drop the Queen.

[@za.monolit]

LONG LIVE THE BARBADIAN REPUBLIC 🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@camerono6861]

God Save the Queen, not just of the U.K., but Barbados also, long may she reign

[@importantname]

As an Aussie, so jealous of this sensible decision to get rid of a stupid antiquated system of rule decided by blood line.

[@HarrySmith-hr2iv]

I can't say the Queen has much relevance for the average person in UK. never mind Barbados.

[@neilog747]

Well said.

[@dominicpersaud1155]

Facts, yo people in the Caribbean govern your own country and that also goes to Canada and Australia

[@jimdim7750]

@@dominicpersaud1155 your sadly mistake my friend. im australian and look what she didnt here in 1775

[@potatopotato8360]

@Zena Fanom Lolwut? Monarchies are vestige of medieval times.

[@rosspatterson1233]

Born and raised in England, and very proud to be English but the monarchy seems outdated to me. A colonial leftover that doesn’t deserve its status.

[@paulbroderick8438]

Agree. The Royals are nothing more than 'celebrities' now.

[@andrewjones-productions]

Having a foreigner as your head of state is a ludicrous idea. It's high time, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the remaining rest all have a hard think. When Wales and Scotland gain their independence I hope they have the good sense to become republics too and NOT join The Commonwealth as Ireland hasn't.

[@afriendlycadian9857]

ah yes Scotland how many times have they tried now

[@Lava_splash]

And Jamaica smh 😑

[@kamanashiskar9203]

Australia, New Zealand, Canada like the Queen so that ain't happening. And it is very unlikely Scottish Independence and Wesh Independence will happen. Also, the Commonwealth is a non-profit organization founded in 1926.

[@Lastie1987]

Give it few years and England will be republic too .

[@misterjei]

Foreigners, mostly the Americans seem to equate England with the United Kindom, If that was the case in your comment, then there's more chance of the UK splitting apart before any part of it becomes a republic.

[@Lastie1987]

@@misterjei Thats my point . Few years on it may be United Kingdom of England and Wales or just republic of England . Even Wales is not that sure today . Good luck to republic of Barbados . Thumbs up from EU .

[@misterjei]

@@Lastie1987 You think Wales wants to be stuck with England. They're just waiting for the Scots to bail out of the union and they'll want independence from the English too.

[@Lastie1987]

@@misterjei I do agree , few months ago voices for free Wales was only few percents of population but until today support for it grows exponencially . Its possible all will remain from Great Brittain will be little England or better yet Londonistan . We will see .

[@misterjei]

@@Lastie1987 London (Greater and City) voted to remain in the EU, so they would turn themselves into a city-state if they could.

[@joeofmidgard1029]

Wonderful to see Barbados deciding and guiding its own destiny! I’m sure Her Majesty the Queen wishes the people of Barbados 🇧🇧 every happiness and success! God bless the people and god bless Elizabeth, The Queen of Barbados 🇧🇧

[@maxplease9323]

I pray that Jamaica and Belize follow Barbados to becoming a independent Republic 🙌🏿

[@pierrepierre1296]

Well done, equality is very important and any king or queen could ever represents that!

[@m.k.s.7417]

I think, that they should become a "Full_ Blown Republic!!" = "Democratic and Equal!!"??

[@pierrepierre1296]

@@m.k.s.7417 hm pardon, where do u live? 🤨

[@izharfatima5295]

I think that the queen herself has put this burden off of her shoulders because the prime minister of barbados visited the Queen probably this or last year.

[@simonking7446]

Theres all this talk of full independence without true thought for what that means in practice. At the end of the day a nation as small as barbados is always going to be beholden to someone, either through trade or strategic influences. Much as i support the rights of all countries to determine their own future at the end of the day there is no such thing as true independence for a nation as small as barbados. Such countries are too small to truly define their future in the way they want, literally nobody gets that luxury, even Britain. Out of all the forces that strive for influence in foreign countries i would argue the commonwealth at least acknowledges more about their history than anyone else would care to do. You cant erase the past, only influence the future, and this refusal to accept the past could most certainly lead to a worse future. Nobody is ever free of influence, especially if youre a tiny island. ]

[@castrop59]

british?? only see british people supporting this nonsense of having a foreign leader as head of state of your country.. I wonder why

[@dreddiknight]

What refusal to accept the past? They live with it.

[@xp_studios7804]

Nothing wrong with Queen Liz, but monarchy is anachronistic, and I hope other countries follow Barbados' footsteps.

[@paulcombs-bomuse6172]

Thank you for this stimulating conversation.

[@jintsfan]

Rid yourself of everything British, not just The Queen. Don’t stop at independence. Don’t stop with the removal of The Queen as head of state. Don’t stop at removing Nelson’s statue. Don’t remain in the Commonwealth of Nations or the Commonwealth. Elect a President, but not one with colonial titles. Bulldoze ALL colonial buildings.

[@John-wi3dm]

“Bulldoze all colonial buildings” I don’t think very many good, long-lasting buildings would be left if they did that 😂

[@richardmadden8742]

I'm a republican from England and wish we could become a republic. I find it bizarre that still a majority in my country support the wretched family. I despise them.

[@jintsfan]

@@richardmadden8742 You remain a minority. Now you’re even more p****d.

[@richardmadden8742]

@@jintsfan A growing minority.

[@martinapilezahles4848]

By becoming a Republic, will there be a need for Barbados to rewrite its Constitution ( better know as Barbados Independence Act 1966)

[@grahamt5924]

I don't think anyone in uk will be that bothered. It will probably benefit us by not having to worry too much if they have a massive natural disaster in the future also. It seems to be nothing but positives for this for all concerned.

[@DiligentX]

Yeah I was thinking that as well, aren’t they still part of the commonwealth though?

[@candyman5912]

🤣 you're talking like a jilted lover

[@grahamt5924]

@@DiligentX still part of the common wealth but not obligated by having her as head of state.

[@grahamt5924]

@@candyman5912 Never been to barbados and will never go. I think the queen being head of state for all these countries is ridiculous and creates a responsibility for Britain, that we can do without. It's about time that they stood on their own and if I could vote for this myself, i would vote the queen out. It's an institution that has no relevance these days.

[@rupalitales5444]

@@grahamt5924 British colonial period is one of the darkest period in World and it is same like sharia law

[@Hession0Drasha]

Yeah, the common wealth kinda sucks

[@Lagerfanny-g7e]

I would think that common wealth would be a good thing.

[@ianccc3725]

"You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave"

yes they can

@Manuel Santos yes you can, and you will and if not - we will make you

[@ir7910]

RIP UK

[@ngoisaotoasang1998]

1:03 Why isn’t anyone talking about Rihanna?

[@hpvspeedmachine4183]

God save Rihanna 👸👸👸

[@billyb37]

Give me a break!!!!

[@shelly-annmarshall-whittak6479]

Lol

[@cb-gill9423]

The One and True Queen of Barbados - Her Majesty Queen Robyn Fenty. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eadekolu]

It's a beautiful start but they still own the land and properties you need to uproot everything including their laws that you guys are governing your nation by in order to be completely free once again I'm very proud of you

[@peterchase5198]

Who owns the land and the properties?

[@eadekolu]

@@peterchase5198 a white man named Sir Charles Williams he owns roughly 80%, I believe but still under the queen though

[@peterchase5198]

So the queen empowered C.O.W. That's a good one.

[@eadekolu]

@@peterchase5198 the country still under Britain's monarchy that's all I'm saying please dont take it far left

[@peterchase5198]

@@eadekolu The country is still under the Monarchy. In what way?

[@RJM1011]

Barbados has done the same as the UK getting away from the EU ! Why should any one miles away order the few what to do and buy and sell to ??

[@tedcrilly46]

because those are the rules of entry to the market. want to use a different market - go ahead.

[@RJM1011]

@@tedcrilly46 Yeah well it fucking stinks I lost my brand new car this year along with others because those cunts in the EU banned it so I am now earning LESS and paying NO tax !

[@lucytan8606]

The origin of the United States lol

[@RJM1011]

@@lucytan8606 Yes !

[@xXTUCXx1]

@ good they overpriced trash. Im sure bmw wont mind losing billions in trade because of you jelousy of the brits

[@Zebsnyc]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@matthewhale2464]

Good riddance Barbados personally I don’t think the British taxpayer alarm forces should have responsibility for any grotty little islands

[@sominboy2757]

She's got a 30-0 majority in parliment. Yeah Barbados is getting a president

[@sominboy2757]

@mc love me the real power would most likely shift to mia mottleys position as prime minister. My guess is that Barbados is gonna have a figurehead president just like her majesty. With how small Barbados is they might just leave it up to parliment to pick just like Greece, Italy and Germany do.

[@bryx170]

Rihanna is the real Queen of Barbados.😂🇧🇧

[@BarberJ95]

She is! I’d say replace The Queen with the real Queen. 🇧🇧 Long may Her Majesty reign!

[@abdiqani4620]

Yeah🤣🤣🤣🤣🤙

[@wentzel812]

You're an idiot.

[@for111]

I think Barbados might need some serious democracy soon...

[@royellwilkinson6177]

Nahh we good we already have democracy

[@for111]

To explain, it's a long running joke. A country does something the US / UK don't like and suddenly the people need "democracy" (see: Iraq, Afghan, Libya, Syria et Al).

[@royellwilkinson6177]

@@for111 yeah I know lol

[@siononalundula1699]

They’ll definitely need some FREEDOM.!

[@1stMrSceptical]

Also unwanted in Britian unload the spongers get rid of the Windsors.

[@johannebaker9730]

Elizabeth 2nd may well be the last Monarch of the old Commonwealth countries. They will all probably become republics. There is no place for monarchy in a modern world and I used to be a monarchist.

[@kamanashiskar9203]

There are still 25 monarchies in the world.

[@greghdn]

When Prince Philip complains there are too many human beings living on the planet, we all know too well that what he really means is : "too much colored people". Congratulations to the Republic of Barbados for this honorable move, you are paving the way for the rest of the Commonwealth countries. You have all my respect and admiration.

[@stephenmurphy2212]

It’s Bexit (Barbadian exit)! 🇧🇧

[@kasparclopin7239]

I would say Barbxit 😁

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

@@kasparclopin7239 how about Barbrexit

[@CameronCourts]

Barb-adios

[@Startrekker6231]

🙌🏾Blessings to the Republic of Barbados from 🇦🇬

[@cesarzpontu8886]

0:28 execute order 66

[@a.hoctavius5848]

It doesn’t make sense for any non white majority commonwealth state to have a British monarch. Australia, NZ and Canada are different because they are very Anglo Saxon still and the culture is very British ...... there should also be a common economic area between those 4 countries. CANZUC

[@bonez320]

Freaking finally! I hope all other colonies wake tf up

[@DapaChrons]

independent since 1966 already

[@LukeWatson99]

never, keep hoping loser

[@Napp28]

Interesting that the decision was not made through a national referendum but rather, by a few self serving politicians. Lord knows what the Island will gain from having an elected President as their head of State as that person will ONLY represent the people who elected him/her. The Governor General was the perfect form of Democracy, representing the Queen and in turn, all people of Barbados without any political ambition. Good luck Barbados ... as a Canadian I regret that you felt you had to spit in the face of my 95 yr old Sovereign but, whatever floats your boat. All the best ....

[@Jamal-Ahmed786]

Time for the UK to become a Republic as well.

[@richardmadden8742]

Fully agree. I've always been a republican and can't understand why the (thankfully shrinking) majority still want these parasites.

[@exessex3522]

Well done Barbados. The last few decades have shown that the House of Windsor should be more properly called the House of Dullards, Adulterers, Perverts and Parasites. QE2 has as much charisma as a block of cement but is revered for this, much like Bobby Charlton. Once she's gone and people realise what we're left with well let's hope it won't take too long for us to join Barbados as a modern democracy.

[@moow950]

Well finally they have grown up. Be independent and free.

[@italiangarbageposting]

why, are they under an oppressive dictatorahip?

[@shiprahyahisrael6200]

Free?? What a joker u r.

[@ir7910]

Bad Offensive Gamer yes, the english queen

[@glenmorewhite3653]

They will never view us as " independent" or "free". Joke

[@marlene97280]

Congratulations from Martinique

[@ali09gaming58]

Queen dropped, but the leader now will be under the guidance of Britain

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Congratulations

[@canadianpsychologist]

Cathy Newman should be dropped from Channel 4 News.

[@natalierangkla]

Why?

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Hey....we`re goin` to Barbados.

[@ohcarolina8671]

🎵 woah... Back to the palm trees 🎵

[@punejemja1183]

The whole concept of royalty, I find odd, but, each to their own

[@leac7640]

After the Windrush treatment, all the Caribbean islands should follow suit. #WestIndians 💚

[@Frank-1978]

Good to see 👍👍

[@jmahal8063]

Not personally for ending the Commonwealth just yet, but ending the video there was just a bit awkward for quality's sake.

[@bobjones3623]

Dont know why this wasnt done years ago

[@DominicGrindrod]

Happy Independence Day, Barbados! 🇧🇧

[@philipberthiaume2314]

After Elizabeth, Canada needs to do the same.

[@borninthewoods4482]

Why?

[@bobbyvh786]

Republic of Canada👍👍👍

[@anthonyparbury7568]

It's already happen with the vote after the Queen dies.

[@bobbyvh786]

Born in the woods Dance to your own tune not the Lamie tune

[@CasparMacRae]

Gladly a balanced debate - will UK media finally accept that you don't need a white racist/xenophobe to round every argument on race. I'm leaning towards Kehinde general view TBH; reparation is easily kickstarted by fixing poverty - but either way, symbolism is better than tokenism... a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step

[@normadicsoilder]

Kehinde andrews is an Anglophobe and a racist.

[@CasparMacRae]

@@normadicsoilder [citation needed]

[@normadicsoilder]

@@CasparMacRae he believes the British Empire was worse than the 3rd Reich and that whiteness as in the white race is a "psychosis" www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7960459/amp/Furious-GMB-viewers-blast-arrogant-anti-white-Professor-Black-Studies.html

[@CasparMacRae]

@@normadicsoilder thanks for providing the link.

[@ByddinRhyddidCymru]

Good, Wales should be next ANNIBYNIAETH NAWR!

[@TheConfuciusPanda]

England should do the same

[@Lagerfanny-g7e]

No thanks.

[@eggandscorpion]

Congratulations! Immeasurably better to be a citizen than a subject.

[@27hazardous]

Well done Barbados!! 👏 👏 Good for you!! Represent yourselves

[@Cybernaut551]

Live long & prosper! 🇧🇧 Greetings from USA.

[@o13sweetboy]

Great! News 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Barbados is really running tingz.. ☺️🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧I knew my people were leaders

[@jennifermaharaj3551]

Barbados is an example to the West Indies,keep doing what you are doing,a shining example.

[@brimleyhillmassive]

Does that old crow still sign death warrants for people in these far off lands?

[@Pkw4js]

About time I say. Now, if only we could do the same at home!

[@Spartanübermensch]

Barbados 🇧🇧 is one of the Caribbean nations alongside Bahamas 🇧🇸 and Trinidad 🇹🇹 who I see possibly becoming developed economies anytime soon. They are progressing slowly but surely. Better than my country Jamaica to be honest 🇯🇲. They're on their way and I have to commend them👏. Full autonomy is a great step.

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

The problem is that so many British people have very strong ties to the Caribbean and we take it for granted that those ties will remain. Logically it's understandable but logistically, we lose those ties because we no longer have the same head of state. My fear is that the Caribbean islands will become 'foreign countries' instead of 'my friends house'.

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

@ Barbados is the same as every Commonwealth Realm including the UK. We all have a Constitutional Monarch which, as archaic as it sounds, actually works because the government always has a higher authority to keep them in check because the monarch still carries reserve powers ad heat of state. Barbadians obviously don't have a British passport and Britons don't have Barbadian passports. But like every other Realm, it's not really an issue for immigration except Australia where it's hard to completed, even if you're British. The real issue is our family's in the Caribbean. it's a complicated situation The Queen of f England} is also The Queen of Barbados, l

the real QUEEN - Freddy Mercury !!!

[@Ladyfaithke]

It’s a welcome idea from me in 🇰🇪 as the major impact has been created by the brexit itself and therefore the Caribbean’s have to identify their strengths and relevance to neighboring nations and how they leverage on the same to grow and self sustain.

[@bumberClart1000]

Get them out ! Good riddance to the Royal Family 🤘

[@diizzythegreat3053]

the people of Barbados does not feel the same especially ones in poverty yes we have poverty and we need help from great people like haile selassie. bless those who are truly kind in heart.

[@diizzythegreat3053]

but have no way of bringing it out.

[@grahamknapp1322]

Scotland next in line, following our brothers and sisters in ireland. Empire gone commonwealth gone EU gone good luck Boris.

[@grahamt5924]

We need a referendum in England, so we can decide if we want to be free of the uk. It's about time we were given the choice as to whether we want in or out of this union.

[@andrewjones-productions]

@mc love me Not really. Wouldn't "put the wiillies up" us at all! Why would it? Your arrogance in thinking that England becoming independent would somehow scare us is underscores one of the reasons as to why we wish to break political ties. Furthermore, you ignore the reality that this 'union' is really still nothing more than a euphemism for 'English Empire'. This unfair union has to go as Westmonster (sic) have obviously no intention whatsoever of revamping and reforming the union that it becomes a fair one.

[@grahamt5924]

@@andrewjones-productions it's because of people like you that I want England out of this union. Constantly being told how oppressive England is for maintaining this Empire and yet, when we give people a vote, they say they want to stay, in what you and many others call an oppressive union. Most people I speak to in England would be happy to see Scotland leave. Atleast we wouldnt have to hear another Scottish person winning about wanting to be independent again.

[@kamanashiskar9203]

Scotland will just become an English puppet after independence.

[@MutedAds]

Hopefully they can manage as a truly independent island nation.

[@cb-gill9423]

We have been for 54 years. Her Majesty has only been a figurehead since Independence in 1966.

[@sidoneysmall1911]

Yes we can.

[@kellyhuntington8828]

Yea!!! No more Royal Pedo's!!!!🙏👍

[@vida5789]

Excelent decision

[@adrianceasar5620]

Free Scotland next :) .. Bye bye little England

[@trainboyben7718]

Cracked ASF either way their a much poorer nation than England, that’s the main reason for the 1707 act of union because Scotland was bankrupt

[@kamanashiskar9203]

Will you keep the monarchy. Also, Westminister doesn't agree.