Goodbye to Queen: Barbados becomes republic
Barbados stopped pledging allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday as it became a republic
Several leaders and dignitaries, including Prince Charles, attended the ceremony
Barbados Governor General Sandra Mason will be the first-ever president of the new republic
Mason, 72, is an attorney; served as ambassador to Venezuela, Colombia, Chile and Brazil. AP
Rihanna national hero
Barbados declared hit singer Rihanna a national hero at its republican celebrations in her hometown of Bridgetown.
“May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honour to your nation by your works, by your actions,” PM Mia Mottley told Rihanna, a reference to her single “Diamonds”.
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