Prime Minister Philips congratulates Barbados on becoming a Republic

Prime Minister, Mark Phillips has applauded the historic decision by Barbados to become a
Republic.
Phillips is in Barbados as Guyana’s representative for the inaugural Republic Day and
Independence celebrations. He was joined by a number of regional leaders, including Prime
Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, the Honourable Dr Keith Rowley and Prime Minister of the
Bahamas, the Honourable Philip Davis.

On Tuesday at 00: 00h, Prime Minister Phillips and his wife, Mrs Mignon Bowen-Phillips took
part in Barbados’s official declaration of its Republic status and the inauguration ceremony for
its first President, Her Excellency Sandra Mason. Later on Tuesday, Phillips witnessed
Barbados’s National Awards Ceremony and met and interacted with Barbadian singer, actress
and fashion designer Rihanna, who was named a national hero.
Prime Minister Phillips also interacted with Legendary West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers-
another national hero.