Governor General represents Antigua and Barbuda at Barbados Republic Celebrations.

Their Excellencies at lunch with First President , Dame Sandra Mason .

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RELEASE FROM GOVERNMENT HOUSE

H.E: Sir Rodney Williams , accompanied by H.E. Lady Williams, partook in the Republic Celebrations in Barbados over the past few days . The Governor General attended in response to an official letter of invitation from Prime Minister Mia Mottley as well as a personal request from President Elect , Dame Sandra Mason.

Official events at which Sir Rodney was present included the opening of Golden Square Freedom Park, the National Service of Thanksgiving ,  the Flotilla, the Ceremony for the Installation of the President of Barbados, the National Awards Ceremony, the “Toast to the Nation” reception at State House, and a reception on the occasion of Barbados becoming a Republic hosted by the United States Embassy , the British High Commission, the Canadian High Commission and the European Union .