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Following the meeting Mr. Browne stated that the British government understood the Barbados government's concerns about the air passenger duty (APD) and its possible impact on the tourism with Barbados; Browne went on to say the results of the matter would be announced in the annual budget for the United Kingdom on 23 March. [29]
The High Commission in Barbados also covers several other Commonwealth countries in the Eastern Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda (since June 2008); The Commonwealth of Dominica; Grenada (since 2006); The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (passed from Antigua to Barbados in June 2008); Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (since 2007).
The High Commission of Barbados in London is the diplomatic mission of Barbados in the United Kingdom. [1] Among the initial diplomatic missions to be established by Barbados after the attainment of independence from Britain, the office was initially located at 28 Cockspur Street where it shared a joint mission with Guyana (formerly British Guiana).
The Caribbean island’s Parliament voted last month for its first ever president and will mark the transition with a large ceremony.
Barbados established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 30 November 1966. Barbados maintains a high commission in London. United Kingdom is accredited to Barbados through its high commission in Bridgetown. [69] The UK governed Barbados from 1625 to 1966, when Barbados achieved full independence.
The government has been chosen by elections since 1961 elections, when Barbados achieved full self-governance.Before then, the government was a Crown colony consisting of either colonial administration solely (such as the Executive Council), or a mixture of colonial rule and a partially elected assembly, such as the Legislative Council.
The Barbados Independence Act 1966 (c. 37) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that granted independence to Barbados with effect from 30 November 1966. The Act also provided for the granting of a new constitution to take effect upon independence, which was done by the Barbados Independence Order 1966 .
The Government of Barbados contains a number of government ministries which control and govern various aspects of the country. [1] Barbados currently has around 30 ministries, each with its appointed Minister.