Original title: foreign media: Barbados became a republic, and the prime minister awarded Rihanna the title of "national hero"
[global network report] Barbados, a Caribbean island country, announced on the 30th that it was officially transformed into a republic. According to Reuters and Russian satellite network on the 30th, at the celebration ceremony on the same day, Prime Minister motley awarded Rihanna, a singer born in Barbados and currently developing in the United States, the title of "national hero".

Reuters said the 30th celebration ceremony was held in Bridgetown, Barbados, which is also Rihanna's hometown. On the same day, Prime Minister motley summoned Rihanna to the cheering crowd to announce the news.
According to the report, motley also quoted a lyrics from Rihanna's popular single "Diamonds" to encourage it: "may you continue to shine like a diamond and bring glory to the country with your works and actions."

According to the Russian satellite network, Rihanna was appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary by the government of Barbados in 2018. Her mission is to promote education, tourism and investment on the island.
According to public information, Barbados covers an area of about 430 square kilometers and has a population of about 288000. It was occupied by Britain in the early 17th century and became independent on November 30, 1966. Later, as a member of the Commonwealth, Barbados took Queen Elizabeth II of Britain as the head of state. Foreign media sources said that from 0:00 local time on the 30th, Barbados, a Caribbean island country, no longer recognized the queen of England as head of state, separated from the Commonwealth and officially restructured into a republic.