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Wed, 11.30.1966

Barbados Gains Independence From Britain

Barbados Citizens

On this date in 1966, Barbados gained independence from Britain. The country has been a Unit (OAS) member ever since. Errol Barrow was their first prime minister.

In 1973, Barbados helped form the 'Caribbean Community,' which promotes social and political cooperation and economic integration. Barbados has enjoyed a stable democratic government and a smooth power transfer between the two major political parties.

New Poem Each Day

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Killing us one by one, in one way or another America will find a way to eliminate the problem One by one, the problem is the troubles in the black... WORDS OF WISDOM by Tupac Shakur.
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