The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, announced that the island will become a republic by November 30, this year, 2021. Many Barbadians accept this news while others are upset about the way the announcement was made and the process in which this transition is being made. There was no referendum or consultation with the people of Barbados and some people have questioned if this is fair and just with the principles of modern democracy. In February 2005, in the Referendum Act of that year, the question was asked, “Do you agree with the recommendation of the Constitution Review Commission that Barbados should become a Parliamentary republic with the head of State of Barbados being a President who is a citizen of Barbados?” This bill was passed in October 2005, but no date was set for the referendum. It was noted that Referendum Day could be announced “no more than 90 days and no less than 60 days from the date of proclamation” by the Governor General of Barbados.The late and former Prime Minister, Owen Arthur, mentioned an interesting clause. It stated that “the Act itself could not amend Barbados’ constitution because under section 49.1, a majority of two-thirds of Parliament is required to make any amendments”. On May 25, 2018, Barbados historically elected a government that consisted of 30 political members from one party and no opposition. This reality undoubtedly paved the way for the transition towards a Republic to manifest from a dream into reality but we the people wish to have our say, as they are many types of Republics for example and the people should first be informed and educated on various factors before making a decision, such as what type of Republic will we be making the transition to and what changes will be made to the constitution. We the people humbly ask for postponement of such a decision and suggest a series of informative and enlightening townhall meetings across the island to ensure as many people as possible have been educated and are capable of making an informed decision before the referendum, as we stand on the democratic rights as citizens of the nation, along with the promise of transparency and consultation with the people in regards to such a historical decision.