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Antigua plans vote on King's role as head of state

- PM Gaston A. Browne said move is 'not an act of hostility'
September 11th, 2022 | Tags: Antigua Monarch King Charles III Gaston A. Browne vote
Antigua and Barbuda will vote on whether to become a republic following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the country's prime minister has said. Photo: istockphoto.com
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Mr Gaston A. Browne said a referendum could take place within three years - but emphasised that the move was 'not an act of hostility'. Photo: Getty Images
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Mr Gaston A. Browne said a referendum could take place within three years - but emphasised that the move was 'not an act of hostility'. Photo: Getty Images
ST JOHN'S Antigua- Antigua and Barbuda will vote on whether to become a republic following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the country's prime minister has said.

According to the BBC today, September 11, 2022, Gaston A. Browne said a referendum could take place within three years - but emphasised that the move was "not an act of hostility".

He made the comments after confirming Charles III as King and head of state of the Caribbean nation.

Mr Browne said he intended to introduce the referendum if re-elected next year.

According to the BBC, while Mr Browne expects to win that election - his party holds 15 of the 17 seats in parliament - he accepted that there hadn't been any major demand to hold a vote among citizens.

"I think most people haven't even bothered to think about it," Mr Browne told ITV News.

Many countries reconsidering role of monarchy

In addition to the UK, King Charles serves as head of state in 14 countries - Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu.

But many countries are reconsidering the role of monarchy, with Mr Browne saying becoming a republic would mark the "final step to complete the circle of independence to become a truly sovereign nation".

Last year, Barbados swore in its first president after the Queen was removed as head of state by the country's parliament.

And in Jamaica, the ruling Labour Party says its goal is to hold a referendum on becoming a republic.

14 Responses to “Antigua plans vote on King's role as head of state”

  • rattie (11/09/2022, 12:17) Like (12) Dislike (50) Reply
    Good move hope the bvi thinks of its independence
    • her (11/09/2022, 15:13) Like (18) Dislike (20) Reply
      So who would you rather have as the head of State, an intelligent, educated Monarch who works for his people for his entire life or a Hitler look-alike who works for himself and his cronies his entire life?
    • @rattie (11/09/2022, 20:12) Like (10) Dislike (6) Reply
      You a fool or something?
    • @rattie (12/09/2022, 10:43) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      All these Euros disliking your comment. We need to take a referendum to the polls!
  • london bridge (11/09/2022, 14:23) Like (14) Dislike (13) Reply
    Babylon your Queendom is fallen. Alas alas woe to the inhabitants of Babylon
  • Windy (11/09/2022, 15:54) Like (14) Dislike (13) Reply
    Congratulations to Antigua
  • @ ???? E (11/09/2022, 19:36) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
    Are U related 2 D black version of hiTLer ? ?
    ? ????
  • jack (11/09/2022, 20:55) Like (10) Dislike (11) Reply
    This is the move the bvi need to make fast
  • Yes (12/09/2022, 07:34) Like (9) Dislike (7) Reply

    @jackyou need to go on one them rock by your self and see and feel independence all by you self Jack @$$ de just good wey we is i am shame of how negative we have be come..

    • @ yes (12/09/2022, 10:48) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
      Jack is right! This is 2022! Why are we still colonized by a king and his subjects?
      • NONEWCOLONIALISM (13/09/2022, 21:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        JACK IS RIGHT. Charles who tormented Diana to rule over who with his big fat fingers? His birthday gone, he going next. That Kingdom must fall. Tontie William running mudder kraizo too. Karma does not lie. Tis 400 years now. Fallen Compatriots rolling in their graves.


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