The island state decided to become independent of the British crown

Antigua and Barbuda decided to hold a referendum about independence of the British crown the Plot Elizabeth II Condition: The prime minister Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Alfanso Brown declared that intends to hold a referendum about independence of the British crown. That the island state decided to become the republic, he reported to ITV TV channel. "This decision is not manifestation of disrespect for a monarchy. It does not represent the act of hostility and does not show disagreement between Antigua and Barbuda and a monarchy" — Gaston Alfanso Brown emphasized. He called holding a referendum the last step which will finish formation...