Shadowing the newsreader
Listen to the newsreader read out each line and then practise saying it. Record your own voice line by line and submit your voiceover.
A new republic was born on 30th November 2021.
Barbados, which became independent from Great Britain in 1966, has removed Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.
Barbados's first president, Dame Sandra Mason, has taken office.
She used sailing references to talk about the nation's future.
Prince Charles noted the country's historic achievements and the pathway they have created.
A new pledge to serve the republic was taken by members of parliament.
Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley focused on the challenge ahead.
She said systems need time to change, and how they changed was everyone's responsibility.
People celebrated 1st December as the island's new Independence Day.
The prime minister presented music sensation Rihanna, who is Barbados's most successful citizen, with the country's National Hero award.
This recognition will hopefully energise young Barbadians.
They can also create success for themselves and the new republic.
