Which Caribbean country removed Queen Elizabeth II as head of state in 2021?

The correct answer is B: Barbados. Barbados officially removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state on November 30, 2021, transitioning to a parliamentary republic. This historic move marked Barbados's complete constitutional independence from the British monarchy, though it remained a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The decision reflected a long-held ambition within Barbados to establish its own head of state and fully sever colonial ties, reinforcing its national sovereignty and identity. The change was celebrated with a ceremony attended by Prince Charles (now King Charles III), signifying a peaceful transition.

• A: Jamaica has discussed and expressed intentions to become a republic, but as of 2021, it had not yet removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.
• C: Bahamas also retains the Queen (now King Charles III) as its head of state and has not yet transitioned to a republic. While republican sentiment exists in many Commonwealth realms, the Bahamas had not taken this step in 2021.
• D: Trinidad and Tobago became a republic much earlier, in 1976. Therefore, Queen Elizabeth II had already been removed as its head of state long before 2021, making this option incorrect for the specified year.