3.7K views · 62 reactions | Barbados to become republic and remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state by November 2021 when nation marks 55th anniversary of independence, announces Dame Sandra Mason, Governor General and the Queen's domestic rep, in outlining upcoming priorities of @miaamormottley admin. "The time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind. Barbadians want a Barbadian head of state." - Dame Sandra Mason | Times Caribbean | Facebook

15 reactions · 3 comments | The Caribbean island of Barbados wants to remove Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and become a republic https://reut.rs/3mxQsvu | Reuters UK | Facebook

4.5K views · 71 reactions | During the Throne Speech, which was delivered in over two hours, Governor General Dame Sandra Mason announced that Barbados is set to become a republic in just over a year. Lorna Jones has more. | CBC News Barbados | Facebook

Marine biologist Andre Miller says more must be done to protect the reefs of Barbados (Video by Sandy Pitt) | The Nation Barbados

The deterioration of Barbados' coral reefs is placing the island's coastline in jeopardy. President of the Coral Reef Restoration Alliance (CORALL), Susan Mahon, says thirty years ago, sea stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and brightly coloured coral were a common sight. Ms. Mahon says while that's still the case in Carlisle Bay, the Folkestone Marine Reserve and a few other places, there're many spots where the country's biological diversity has been significantly reduced. She was speaking to CB

6.7K views · 83 reactions | Lionfish may look beautiful, but they wreak havoc on our reefs.  Controlling their population helps protect our oceans marine life and restoring balance and harmony. : @dana_246, thanks for sharing! #VisitBarbados #LoveBarbados #MyBarbados | Visit Barbados | Facebook