Barbados has elected its first-ever president, a key step to becoming a republic and removing Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state.
72-year-old Dame Sandra Mason is set to be sworn in on November 30, which will mark the country's 55th anniversary of independence from Britain.
The historic election came after a joint session of the House of Assembly and the Senate on Wednesday. Prime Minister Mia Mottley described the vote as a “seminal moment” for the nation.
The move makes Barbados, a small developing country, a more legitimate player in global politics, but could also serve as a “unifying and nationalistic move” that may benefit its current leadership at home. - Barbados Breaking News - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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