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Nations divided over role of monarchy in their countries as Queen is laid to rest

Eight of the 12 Caribbean countries belonging to the British Commonwealth still retain the monarch as their head of state but recently the popularity of the royal family has declined

Daily Mirror

All of the countries that might scrap the monarchy now that Charles III is King

Barbados was the most recent country to have severed ties with the monarchy - other countries such as the Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda have signalled they are taking steps to become a republic

Daily Mirror

Hayley Jensen: The White Ferns spy

As the White Ferns go into battle against the West Indies - and the Caribbean heat - this weekend, they're tapping into the intel gained by bowler Hayley Jensen, who's been playing over there.

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Two countries consider becoming republics after Queen's death

Antigua and Barbuda announced plans to hold a referendum over whether or not to become a republic after Queen Elizabeth II's passing, while Belize is set to hold a constitutional review on the matter

Daily Mirror

Antigua and Barbuda may try to remove King Charles III as its head of state

Prime Minister Gaston Browne told ITV News he plans to hold a referendum within the next three years to decide whether to remove the king as head of state and become a republic.

WEKU

Antigua and Barbuda PM wants republic referendum 'within three years' after Queen's death

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, said the island nation would remain an enthusiastic Commonwealth member but becoming a republic would be the "final step to complete that circle of independence"

Daily Mirror

Antigua and Barbuda planning vote to become republic within three years, media report

Antigua and Barbuda plans to hold a referendum on becoming a republic within the next three years, the Caribbean nation’s prime minister told British media Saturday, a move that could see King Charles III removed as its head of state.

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Antigua and Barbuda PM says he wants to hold republic referendum 'within the next three years'

THE Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has said he will call for a referendum on the country becoming a republic within three years following the…

The National (Scotland)

Antigua and Barbuda PM says he will hold referendum to ditch monarchy

It is one of 14 nations to retain the British monarch as their head of state

Wales Online

Antigua and Barbuda PM says he will hold republic referendum within three years

Gaston Browne indicated such a move earlier this year during a visit by the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

The Independent UK

Antigua and Barbuda remove all Covid restrictions

At least 40 countries no longer require proof of Covid vaccination or a negative test result

The Independent UK

TV tonight: saying goodbye to Neighbours with a nostalgic schmoozefest

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan return to Ramsey Street for the soap opera’s finale. Plus: Jane Austen’s Sanditon delivers more reliable costume drama, with bad news from Antigua. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

British couple found dead at home in Antigua in suspected double murder

Neighbours reportedly heard gunshots in the early hours of the morning

The Independent UK

Jackie Kay on Jamaica Kincaid: ‘I’ve never read anyone like her’

The Scottish poet’s tribute to the Antiguan-American author’s ‘fearless’ coming-of-age novel Annie John

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Benzinga

Psychedelic Research is Setting University of Health Sciences Students Apart Giving Them Real World Advantages

This Fall, the field of psychedelic research will take a giant step forward at the University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA) in Piccadilly, Antigua.

The Hindu

Explained | The case against Mehul Choksi

What happened to the charges brought against the diamantaire in Dominica? Does India have an extradition treaty with Antigua and Barbuda?

Daily Mirror

BBC under fire for sending The Apprentice stars on 'no expense spared' trip to Antigua

The BBC series The Apprentice has- been criticised after it was revealed that contestants were sent on a trip to the Caribbean in the midst of the cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

Royals, republicanism and reparations: Wessexes feel the heat in Caribbean

Weeks after William and Kate’s controversial Caribbean tour, more nations signal plans to ditch the monarchy

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The Independent UK

Royal tours to Caribbean ‘should be scrapped unless they address justice’

Edward and Sophie’s Jubilee trip was met with demands for reparations over slavery, and followed William and Kate’s controversial overseas visit.

The Independent UK

Anti-monarchy campaigners call Edward’s ‘disinterest’ in reparations an insult

Edward and Sophie are due to carry out just two engagements on Tuesday after the postponement of the Grenada leg of their tour.

Evening Standard

Antigua and Barbuda ask Wessexes to use ‘diplomatic influence’ for reparations

Edward joked that he had not been taking notes during Gaston Browne’s opening remarks so could not respond to all the points he had made

The Independent UK

Sophie hoists disabled woman into boat and hugs boy, eight, at sailing academy

The countess received a card from young Aleccai Brown saying ‘welcome to Antigua’ on her visit to the island.

Wales Online

PM of Antigua and Barbuda tells Edward and Sophie his country wants become a republic

'Our civilisation should understand the atrocities that took place during colonialism and slavery'

The Independent UK

Sophie plays steel drums as Wessexes receive friendly welcome in Antigua

The countess joined in with Princess Margaret School during a rendition of Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel.

The Independent UK

Wessexes urged to use ‘diplomatic influence’ for island’s reparations bid

Edward and Sophie arrived in Antigua and Barbuda on Monday.

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