Barbados: To be or not to be a republic

The Nation Newspaper "BARBADIANS across the political divide are celebrating the country's 41st Independence anniversary with the coming general election very much on their mind, pondering whether to continue with the Bees beyond the expiring third consecutive term, or let the Dems now have a shot at state power in 2008. The country is reputed as one of the better managed economies in the Caribbean Community and has a comparatively proud record in human rights observance and democratic norms under changing administrations. "