State Of Our Nation Episode 10: Becoming a republic

Episode 10 August 03, 2021 00:24:38
State Of Our Nation Episode 10: Becoming a republic
State Of Our Nation
State Of Our Nation Episode 10: Becoming a republic

Aug 03 2021 | 00:24:38

/

Show Notes

Prime Minister Mia Mottley recently announced Barbados would transition to a republic on November 30, 2021, and the constitutional issues will be dealt with later.

Members of the public are calling for more information on the process.

What does this mean?

What form of republic will the island adopt?

Should there be a referendum on the issue?

Political scientist Dr George Belle takes a look at the possible transition and the types of republic in other Caribbean nations in this episode of State of Our Nation with multimedia journalist Colville Mounsey.

Other Episodes

Episode 4

September 28, 2021 00:12:40
Episode Cover

State of Our Nation S2 Ep 4: COVID-19

Multimedia journalist Colville Mounsey discusses management of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the spike in cases. He also addresses the actions of some businesses...

Listen

Episode 2

September 07, 2021 00:27:29
Episode Cover

State of Our Nation S2 Ep 2: Common Entrance Exam

General Secretary of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Herbert Gittens, joins State of Our Nation this week to look at this year’s Common Entrance...

Listen

Episode 8

July 20, 2021 00:22:02
Episode Cover

State Of Our Nation Episode 8: Chetwin talks entertainment

Veteran promoter Chetwin Stewart chats with multimedia Colville Mounsey about the entertainment industry, one of the biggest casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. They talk...

Listen