#NEW: Debate in Bahamian Parliament interrupted earlier today as MP Shanendon Cartwright threw the symbolic Mace out of the window.

The Mace symbolically represents authority within Parliament and rests on top of the Speaker of the House’s desk in The Bahamas.

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#BIM58: Happy Independence Day to all Bajans at home and around the world. 🇧🇧

#Barbados gained independence 58 years ago on November 30th 1966.

Barbados also became a parliamentary republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State 3 years ago on November 30th 2021

Happy National Colours Day Barbados! 🇧🇧

Traditionally held on the Friday before Independence, today celebrates the meaning behind the flag.

Ultramarine represents ocean/sky
Gold represents the island’s beaches
Broken Trident represents its independence from the UK