60 Years of Barbadian Independence // 60 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Island

Barbados is marking 60 years of independence from Britain in 2026, with celebrations billed as the island’s Diamond Jubilee. The country became independent on Nov. 30, 1966, and a republic in 2021. The feature highlights national history, including first Prime Minister Errol Barrow, President Dame Sandra Mason and the 2026 theme, “Gathering as One Nation,” alongside facts about the island’s geography and population.