Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth
Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth, a podcast by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), gives a voice to Parliamentarians, civil society experts and activists across the Commonwealth to discuss common democratic challenges and share their ideas on what can be done to solve them. The CPA promotes knowledge of the constitutional, legislative, economic, social and cultural aspects of parliamentary democracy. Our work enables Commonwealth Parliamentarians and officials to uphold and strengthen parliamentary democracy, the rule of law, sustainable development and human rights.
Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth
Senator Crystal Drakes: Transitioning from a monarchy to a republic and what it means for democracy in Barbados
This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’, the CPA’s Podcast, speaks to Senator Crystal Drakes, a Member of the Senate of Barbados.
Recorded at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in New South Wales in November 2024, Senator Crystal Drakes speaks about the recent transition from a monarchy to a republic in Barbados and what it means for democracy and national identity; her background in economic and international development and how it led to her parliamentary career; and how international conferences like the CPC can provide a platform for smaller jurisdictions in the Caribbean and beyond.
Barbados will host the next 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in October 2025.
Senator Crystal Drakes was speaking with Marshall Tisdale, Programmes Officer at the CPA Secretariat.
Music: Vine Crawler by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)
Recorded in November 2024.
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