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Barbados
Community and Society
The future of the British monarchy in Belize; will Belize remove the Queen?
Unlike Belize, where Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state, close allies like Barbados have moved away from this system and cut ties with the British crown. As reports indicate Jamaica is next in line to ax Her Majesty from their government, the question among Belizeans now is whether Belize will follow suit. Prime Minister Honourable Dr. John Briceño commented on this inquiry, hinting that if anything relating to the matter takes place in the country, it will first involve the opinion of the Belizean public.
Community and Society
Barbados, the world’s newest republic
On Tuesday, November 30th, the Caribbean nation of Barbados celebrated its 55th independence anniversary in a grand ceremonial event as the world's newest republic, formally removing Britain's Queen Elizabeth as head of state. The new Republic of Barbados also sworn in its first president, former governor general Sandra Mason.
Sports
Belize versus Barbados Friendly Game to be hosted on Ambergris Caye
An international friendly football match between Belize and Barbados is scheduled to take place at Ambergris Stadium in San Pedro Town on Saturday, August 4th.
Sports
Adrift for 6 months and 4,643 miles – Lydia Rose lands on Ambergris Caye beach
The Lydia Rose, an Ocean Pedal Challenge vessel drifted for 6 months and well over 1900 miles off course after it was abandoned near Gran Canaria.
