The struggle to sever colonial ties with the British has been going on for nearly 400 years in Barbados. On Nov. 30, 2021, the island officially became a republic, installing Dame Sandra Mason as its first president.
The revolt in Barbados occurred in 1816 when an enslaved driver named Bussa led insurgents against the British colonial militia. It took another 200 years before British rule officially ended.
The revolt in Barbados occurred in 1816 when an enslaved driver named Bussa led insurgents against the British colonial militia. It took another 200 years before British rule officially ended.