Barbados New Republic Flashcards
1
Q
Independence Day of Barbados
A
November 30, 1966
2
Q
The first president of Barbados
A
Dame Sandra Mason
3
Q
It will continue to be a part of the 54 member _______ nations
A
Commonwealth nations
4
Q
Changes to be made
A
No plans to change flags, national pledge or national anthem. Only the terms ‘royal’ and ‘crown’ are dropped from official references
5
Q
In 1979, the ___ commission was appointed to access the viability of the republican government in Barbados
A
Cox Commission
6
Q
What nickname was given to Barbados
A
Little England
7
Q
When did the first british ship reach Barbados, after which it was turned into a slave country
A
1625
8
Q
When was it recommended that the country adopt a republican status and end monarchy
A
1998
