| Barbados 09:56 - Nov 29 with 1383 views | britferry |
The Prince of Wales will be guest of honour as one of the world's smaller democracies formally severs its connections with the Crown and proclaims itself the republic of Barbados.
Barbados is one of the Queen's 16 realms, countries where she's head of state, but will this will end on Tuesday.
Island's constitution allows them to remove the monarch amid disquiet over lack of a referendum on the issue
Lets hope this means we don't have to give them any of our foreign aid money in future. |  |
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| Barbados on 12:37 - Nov 29 with 1340 views | Professor |
Barbados is not on the ODA list and so does not receive aid. GDP per capita is similar to Poland or Hungary.
Shame prejudice can make people blind to facts. | | | |
| Barbados on 12:40 - Nov 29 with 1336 views | Kilkennyjack |
Just the latest of so many nations to decide on a modern independent future amongst the nations of the world. Not one has ever asked to return.
No need for Westmonster nor the Royals.
I am sure we wish them all the best.
🇧🇧ðŸ¤ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ |  |
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| Barbados on 16:17 - Nov 29 with 1284 views | Flynnidine_Zidownes |
| Barbados on 12:40 - Nov 29 by Kilkennyjack |
Just the latest of so many nations to decide on a modern independent future amongst the nations of the world. Not one has ever asked to return.
No need for Westmonster nor the Royals.
I am sure we wish them all the best.
🇧🇧ðŸ¤ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ |
For some reason I read that tweet to the tune of Michael Jackson’s thriller. | | | |
| Barbados on 16:25 - Nov 29 with 1279 views | Lohengrin |
| Barbados on 12:40 - Nov 29 by Kilkennyjack |
Just the latest of so many nations to decide on a modern independent future amongst the nations of the world. Not one has ever asked to return.
No need for Westmonster nor the Royals.
I am sure we wish them all the best.
🇧🇧ðŸ¤ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ |
“A modern, independent future?” I’d suggest you do a little research as to what exactly is behind these events, Killy. Shine a little spotlight for yourself on the malignant creep of Chinese influence in the western world.
Google ‘Barbados China’ and have a look what turns up. |  |
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| Barbados on 16:28 - Nov 29 with 1271 views | fbreath |
Not very green of him to fly all that way just to hear them say they are ditching his mum. |  |
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| Barbados on 17:05 - Nov 29 with 1262 views | Professor |
| Barbados on 16:25 - Nov 29 by Lohengrin |
“A modern, independent future?” I’d suggest you do a little research as to what exactly is behind these events, Killy. Shine a little spotlight for yourself on the malignant creep of Chinese influence in the western world.
Google ‘Barbados China’ and have a look what turns up. |
The lack of investment by the US and Europe in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean has given China freedom to influence these regions hugely. You are right there Loh. Seen it with my own eyes in Africa. Huge infrastructure development by the Chinese in Ethiopia -roads and rail with huge industrial developments with cheaper labour and little restrictions in operations, As China (and its burgeoning middle class) get richer, it will be on the back of other countries as we did in the past. And like us, it may be far from benign in many cases. | | | |
| Barbados on 20:08 - Nov 29 with 1216 views | felixstowe_jack |
I thought Barbados gained independence 55 years ago. Its economy is very dependent on tourism. There are just changing their nominal head of state to a president.
Their current governor general will become president elect though not sure they are holding an election. | |
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| Barbados on 19:40 - Nov 30 with 1073 views | Flynnidine_Zidownes |
On a more important note, did anybody else see Rihanna in that dress? I had absolutely no idea Barbados was that cold. | | | |
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| Barbados on 19:42 - Nov 30 with 1069 views | britferry |
| Barbados on 19:40 - Nov 30 by Flynnidine_Zidownes |
On a more important note, did anybody else see Rihanna in that dress? I had absolutely no idea Barbados was that cold. |
did she need an umbrella? | |
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| Barbados on 19:53 - Nov 30 with 1055 views | Boundy |
| Barbados on 19:42 - Nov 30 by britferry |
did she need an umbrella? |
I'm guessing he didn't look up to notice | |
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| Barbados on 20:25 - Nov 30 with 1042 views | Flynnidine_Zidownes |
| Barbados on 19:42 - Nov 30 by britferry |
did she need an umbrella? |
Put it this way, if she turned too quickly that new president could have lost an eye. Apparently Prince Charles was so shocked he nearly had a stroke but luckily one of the ambassadors leaned over and reminded him that’s how his brother got into trouble. | | | |
| Barbados on 22:14 - Nov 30 with 997 views | majorraglan |
| Barbados on 17:05 - Nov 29 by Professor |
The lack of investment by the US and Europe in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean has given China freedom to influence these regions hugely. You are right there Loh. Seen it with my own eyes in Africa. Huge infrastructure development by the Chinese in Ethiopia -roads and rail with huge industrial developments with cheaper labour and little restrictions in operations, As China (and its burgeoning middle class) get richer, it will be on the back of other countries as we did in the past. And like us, it may be far from benign in many cases. |
Being a 1 Party State where the turnover of politicians and senior people is minimal, China is able to have long term consistency in its planning and decision making, it’s also looking outward and seeking to extend its influence.
Compare this with whats happening in the West, policies change when new governments are sworn in and they can often change when a new leader takes power in the same party. I am not saying the democracies are wrong because I firmly believe in democracy I am just pointing out the difference between China and the West and the potential difficulties the West faces going forward.
As to whether Barbados should be a Commonwealth country, it’s their call but I’d have though the best way to address the issue was via referendum.
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| Barbados on 07:57 - Dec 2 with 892 views | majorraglan |
| Barbados on 22:14 - Nov 30 by majorraglan |
Being a 1 Party State where the turnover of politicians and senior people is minimal, China is able to have long term consistency in its planning and decision making, it’s also looking outward and seeking to extend its influence.
Compare this with whats happening in the West, policies change when new governments are sworn in and they can often change when a new leader takes power in the same party. I am not saying the democracies are wrong because I firmly believe in democracy I am just pointing out the difference between China and the West and the potential difficulties the West faces going forward.
As to whether Barbados should be a Commonwealth country, it’s their call but I’d have though the best way to address the issue was via referendum.
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I’d also add the Chinese are taking a long term view and are “investing” their money to assist other countries develop, meanwhile the U.K. is cutting its oversees aid budget. Can’t blame countries for then turning towards the China and falling under their influence.
I am not advocating haemorrhaging money out of the U.K., but we do need a longer term strategic approach that’s in the U.K’s national interest as opposed to a particular individual or parties interest. | | | |
| Barbados on 22:36 - Dec 4 with 811 views | felixstowe_jack |
| Barbados on 07:57 - Dec 2 by majorraglan |
I’d also add the Chinese are taking a long term view and are “investing” their money to assist other countries develop, meanwhile the U.K. is cutting its oversees aid budget. Can’t blame countries for then turning towards the China and falling under their influence.
I am not advocating haemorrhaging money out of the U.K., but we do need a longer term strategic approach that’s in the U.K’s national interest as opposed to a particular individual or parties interest. |
Not sure China is investing in the true meaning. They seem to loaning money at high interest rates secured against the countries assets and natural resources. | |
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