Barbados will hold its first elections after independence from the United Kingdom in January
Barbados will hold its first elections after independence from the United Kingdom in January
Moscow (Sputnik) – Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Motley announced that the first national elections will be held on January 19 after separating from … 12.28.2021, Sputnik world
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The Prime Minister of Barbados reported that she had recommended to the country’s president, Sandra Mason, the dissolution of the current government and the holding of elections on her behalf as president, and not by the British Crown, adding that she had recommended that the president appoint January 3. 2022 is the day candidates for elections are named in Barbados. On September 29, the Barbados Parliament voted unanimously in favor of the Magna Carta Amendment to end the country’s association with the British Crown and give the island republican status. On November 30, the day of the 55th anniversary of its independence, the Caribbean nation celebrated the inauguration of the president and the inauguration of the republic.
Moscow (Sputnik) – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley has announced that the first national elections will be held on January 19 after her separation from the British crown.
“The date on which you will be able to arrive at the polls and vote for the new government and new leader… has been set for January 19, 2022,” Motley said in a video message to the nation.
The Prime Minister of Barbados has reported that she has recommended to the country’s president, Sandra Mason, to dissolve the current government and hold elections. By her mandate as President, not by the British Crown.
He added that he had recommended to the President the designation of January 3, 2022 as the nomination day for candidates for elections in Barbados.
The Parliament of Barbados voted unanimously on September 29 to amend the Magna Carta to end the country’s association with the British Crown and grant the island the status of a republic.
On November 30, the day of the 55th anniversary of its independence, the Caribbean nation celebrated the inauguration of the president and the inauguration of the republic.
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