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Caribbean island, former British colony, announced resumption of plans to become a republic by 2021
The Caribbean island of Barbados wants to remove Queen Elizabeth II from the post of head of state and become a republic, the government said, announcing the resumption of a plan discussed several times in the past.
A former colony that gained independence in 1966, Barbados maintained a formal link with the British monarchy, as well as Canada, Australia and other Caribbean nations that were part of the British Empire.
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