Barbados Installs New President on 59th Independence Day.

 The island marked 59 years since breaking from British rule in 1966 and four years as a republic since 2021. Prime Minister Mia Mottley called it 'our day,' sharing moments with flag-waving kids and Bostic in parade. Rihanna, a proud native, celebrated from home with photos of sugarcane fields, local food, and beaches, while King Abdullah II of Jordan attended to embrace his fellow military academy graduate. Bostic urged Barbadians to dream big amid global challenges.