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Premier Wheatley extends ‘warm wishes’ to Barbados on Independence Day

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended 'warm wishes' to the government and people of Barbados on their 58th independence anniversary on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Photo: Office of the Premier
The message to the government and people of Barbados by Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7). Photo: Office of the Premier/Facebook
The message to the government and people of Barbados by Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7). Photo: Office of the Premier/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A proponent of regional unity and cooperation, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) extended “warm wishes” to the government and people of Barbados on their 58th independence anniversary on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

“Happy Independence Day, Barbados! I extend warm wishes to all Barbadians on this special day. May you celebrate your rich culture, resilience, and the unity of your people. Here's to a future filled with hope, progress, and continued strength. Enjoy this momentous occasion and the celebrations ahead!” Dr Wheatley stated.

Barbados cut ties with Queen

Barbados became fully independent on November 30, 1966, after over 360 years as a British colony.

On November 30, 2021, at a ceremony attended by hundreds of officials, including Prime Minister Mia A. Mottley, the Prince of Wales, and national icon and pop star Robyn Rihanna Fenty, the Caribbean island of Barbados became a republic, cutting ties with Queen Elizabeth II and casting off the last major vestige of its colonial past.

Becoming a republic meant Barbados officially removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.

7 Responses to “Premier Wheatley extends ‘warm wishes’ to Barbados on Independence Day”

  • asking for a friend (01/12/2024, 11:55) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    When will the bvi go independent?
  • @asking for a friend (01/12/2024, 12:14) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Great question, when fowl cock get teeth. Which is NEVER. Them set a Cowards.
  • 3rd work motion (01/12/2024, 12:39) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Roads closed off. Water off in sea cows bay area for weeks. Sewage water bubbling and overflowing in road reef for weeks. Begging developed country for climate change funding but want independence????

    You like to big up a lot of independent countries and make it know cuz that's your goal but it will be a Very sad day if we ever Go independent with our current politicians (all parties)
  • @@ asking for a friend (01/12/2024, 12:54) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Many persons from Independant Countries have come to the same BVI and on their way to Prosperity and I bet you''ll one of them.
  • 2024 (01/12/2024, 16:44) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    In this territory Independence should not be a Political Decision let our people go to same election polls and Vote Yes or No on the Matter of Independence: Some should always remember it is because we are a British Territory the People were able to get supplies During that Unforgettable COVID 19: The Same United Kingdom made Sure this Territory was Ok: What do we have to become an Independent Nation; Independence is a Very Serious Matter, might be a good concept
  • News (01/12/2024, 17:11) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Why is this news? No one in Barbados will even know who Wheatley is1
  • bajan (01/12/2024, 18:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Period


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