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Share your experiences of Barbados becoming a republic

Fireworks are displayed during the presidential inauguration ceremony at Heroes Square in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Fireworks are displayed during the presidential inauguration ceremony at Heroes Square in Bridgetown, Barbados. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images

At midnight on Monday, Barbados became the world’s newest republic ending 396 years of the British monarchy’s reign over the Caribbean island. Hundreds of people took part in the celebrations in Bridgetown and Barbadian signer Rihanna was declared a national hero.

Whether you live or work in Barbados or are part of the diaspora, we would like to know what this moment means to you. We are also interested in hearing about any celebrations you took part in to mark the occasion.

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