Local Barbadians react to the declaration of Republic at home
Rosie Awori (LJI) A few days after watching the people of Barbados declare their nation a republic on November 30, two Montrealers who are strong proponents of the Caribbean country are still beaming. Nigel Clarke and Cynthia Waithe see the move to formally detach the one-time British colony from Queen Elizabeth and the monarchy as a source of empowerment for Barbadians young and old, as the country walks away from a history of exploitation and oppression. “This move is long overdue,” says Clarke. “Over the past 20 years, almost every government has had it on their agenda, and I think …