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The Documentary: We the people are Barbados

We the people are Barbados

28/11/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - The Documentary, We the people are Barbados

Candice Brathwaite revisits Barbados two years after it transitioned to a republic

Candice Brathwaite revisits Barbados two years after it transitioned to a republic.

In September 2020, on the brink of a global pandemic and financial crisis, Barbados announced its decision to become a republic, removing the British monarchy as head of state. November 30th, 2021 marked not only the 57th anniversary of the nation’s independence but a new beginning as a republic.  

Award-winning author and presenter, Candice Brathwaite, explores Barbados’ transition to a republic two years after the official declaration. How much practical change has taken place two years on? And what does the future of Barbados look like without the British monarchy as head of state?

Through interviews with Poet Laureate Esther Phillips, historian Dr Pedro Welch, artist Oneka Small, journalist Krystal-Penny Bowen and socio-economics expert Prof Don Marshall, Candice gains insights from the people of Barbados about the Island’s evolving identity.

With thanks to Barbados Today and Barbados’ Prime Minister’s Office.

Producer: Chloe Williams
A 7digital Production for BBC World Service

(Photo: President of Barbados, Dame Sandra Mason, speaks at the presidential inauguration ceremony at Heroes Square, 30 November, 202, Bridgetown, Barbados. Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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