Barbados celebrated on Sunday the 59th anniversary of its independence with the inauguration of its second President and activities throughout the country. More Information from Krystal Hoyte, special envoy. teleSUR
00:00And in other topics, Barbados celebrated Sunday the 59th anniversary of its independence
00:05with the inauguration of its second president and activities throughout the country.
00:09More information from Crystal Hoyt, Special Envoy.
00:12Barbados is marking its 59th Independence Day with renewed national pride and a historic moment.
00:20Today's parade featured the installation of Barbados' second president,
00:25Lieutenant Colonel the Most Honourable Geoffrey Bostic, strengthening the country's Republican journey
00:31and reaffirming its identity on the world stage.
00:35We mark not only the beginning of a new liturgical year,
00:40but also the dawn of the second chapter in our presidential history.
00:45The timing of this installation ceremony is a poignant reminder that our democracy is not static,
00:52but dynamic, a journey of hope and transformation.
00:57Just as the Advent season invites us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the light,
01:03so too do we prepare ourselves for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
01:09May the themes of hope, peace, joy and love that guide us through this season
01:15also guide me as I continue in service to my beloved country.
01:21The president's message set the tone for a day focused on renewal, national unity and resilience.
01:28You are a true son of the soil.
01:33For you to have been installed here as our nation's second president,
01:40a couple hundred meters from where you were born brings immense emotion to me.
01:49You have served on this journey in a very quiet, dignified way, performing relentless acts of service to our nation.
02:04First, as a soldier.
02:07Then, as an ADC-2 Governors General of our nation.
02:13Then, as a public servant.
02:16Regional, in helping us to create the security framework for the Joint Regional Communications Centre and the CARICOM Impacts Agency,
02:25ensuring that our Caribbean community benefits from the strongest architecture of security.
02:32And then, of course, sir, as a member of parliament for this wonderful capital city of Bridgetown,
02:38and as we all know in Barbados, as Minister of Health and Wellness.
02:44You are now, sir, our head of state.
02:51And it gives me great joy to be able to address you as your excellency.
02:58From the installation of a new president to nationwide celebrations, Barbados enters its 59th year of independence with hope and a clear sense of direction.
03:10Crystal Hoyt reporting for Telesur, Bridgetown, Barbados.
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