New democracy, more responsibilities

He attended the ceremony at the end of November in which former Governor Sandra Mason became president of the new republic, Prince Charles, reflecting the calm in which the transition occurred, but also the United Kingdom’s interest in decolonization and colonialism. Slave-owning past: Barbados was occupied by the English in 1627 and it became one of the first slave colonies. The island became independent in 1966 but kept Queen Elizabeth II as head of state and a parliamentary monarchy. Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, and Canada are some of the countries where the British monarchy still exists, but France and Denmark also have territories in the Caribbean. “Barbados is an expression of this debate and of the movements in favor of full independence,” Gonzalez noted. Related challenges that the island must face are the pandemic, development, and climate change. But also participation in integration and cooperation mechanisms, including the European Union and the United States. According to the analyst, despite the complete political separation from the United Kingdom, Barbados will enjoy a privileged position in the trading relationship with London, as well as in cooperation and close “traditional and family ties” will be preserved. The new situation will enhance the country’s role in regional forums, for example on issues of development and climate change. “The sound of Barbados is already and will continue to matter,” he concluded. In Uruguay, Telescopio broadcasts on Radio M24 (frequency 97.9 from Montevideo and 102.5 from Maldonado) on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, and on Saturdays at 12 noon. In Bolivia, on Radio Ellemane – Patria Nueva (94.3 FM for all country and 93.7 FM in Cochabamba), Monday to Friday from 4 to 5 hours. On Radio Kawsachun Coca (FM 99.1 from Cochabamba and FM 99.9 Trópico), from 10 pm to 11 pm.