Lewis Holden

9 December 2021

Commentary

"Friends of all, satellites of none"

Lewis Holden

9 December 2021

Commentary

Claims that Barbados’ republic transition was driven by China are false

Lewis Holden

23 November 2021

Commentary

BARBADOS: Republic celebration plans outlined

Lewis Holden

23 November 2021

Commentary

BARBADOS: Republic celebration plans outlined

As Barbados moves towards being the next parliamentary republic within the Commonwealth, the details of the celebrations in the lead up to the republic declaration have been set out:

Lewis Holden

30 September 2021

Commentary

Barbados: republic legislation debated (video)

Lewis Holden

30 September 2021

Commentary

Barbados: republic legislation debated (video)

Barbados parliament has begun debating legislation to make a Bajan head of state. Prime Minister Mia Mottley introduced the bill and make a number of important points.

Lewis Holden

21 September 2021

Commentary

Barbados: constitution law blocks MPs, former politicians as head of state

Lewis Holden

21 September 2021

Commentary

Barbados: constitution law blocks MPs, former politicians as head of state

Barbados legislative changes to become a republic are out - and they include interesting provisions blocking MPs and former politicians from being their head of state

Lewis Holden

30 August 2021

Commentary

Belize to follow Barbados?

Lewis Holden

30 August 2021

Commentary

The Prime Minister of Belize is making hints that the country may follow Barbados in becoming the next Commonwealth member to transition to a citizen as head of state.

Lewis Holden

26 August 2021

Commentary

Barbados: first head of state is the last Governor-General

Lewis Holden

26 August 2021

Commentary

Barbados: first head of state is the last Governor-General

Barbados continues to make strides towards its own head of state. The Prime Minister has nominated the current Governor-General, Dame Sandra Mason, as the first Bajan as head of state.