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Barbados Independence Day: When did the Caribbean island become independent from Britain?

Barbados gained independence from the UK back in 1966, meaning it's been a sovereign state for 57 years

Evening Standard

10 best things to do in Barbados, from snorkelling to exploring rum distilleries

This Caribbean island has far more to offer than just beautiful beaches

The Independent UK

The oil boss, the islander, the ecofeminist: Five people to watch at COP28

World leaders, scientists and activists gather in Dubai this week for the latest UN-sponsored COP summit aimed at forging a global response to the climate emergency. From the controversial Emirati host Sultan al-Jaber to climate leader and Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, FRANCE 24 takes a look at some…

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8 of the best Christmas holidays for festive winter sun

Leave bad weather behind this Christmas in favour of sun-soaked beaches and warmer cities

The Independent UK

Venezuela and opposition to resume talks in Barbados, mediator Norway says

Venezuela’s government and opposition will resume their dialogue mediated by Norway with talks scheduled for Tuesday in Barbados

The Independent UK

Simpson's path to Ganassi IndyCar seat aided by sportscar experience

The Barbados-born Caymanian was signed as a development driver with CGR in May 2022, only two races into his Indy NXT career that already featured a fifth-place finish at Barber Motorsports Park. He ended up finishing his rookie campaign ninth in the standings after switching teams from TJ Speed Motorsports…

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Indy NXT grad Simpson's path to CGR seat aided by sportscar experience

The Barbados-born Caymanian was signed as a development driver with CGR in May 2022, only two races into his Indy NXT career that already featured a fifth-place finish (Barber Motorsports Park). He ended up finishing his rookie campaign ninth in the overall standings despite switching teams – TJ Speed Motorsports…

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13 best Caribbean cruises for a holiday on the water in 2023/2024

Drift from Barbados to St Lucia and Jamaica with providers including Fred Olsen and Sea Cloud Cruises

The Independent UK

Tory MP's historic family links to slavery raise questions about Britain's position on reparations

“Reparations have been paid for other wrongs and obviously far more quickly, far more speedily than reparations for what I consider the greatest atrocity and crime in the history of mankind: transatlantic chattel slavery.” So noted the eminent Jamaican international jurist Judge Patrick Robinson, when launching the 115-page Brattle Report…

The Conversation

Virat Kohli chills with Anushka Sharma in Barbados, shares pic

Team India star player Virat Kohli made Friday super special for his fans as he shared an adorable click with his wife and actress Anushka Sharma on Instagram. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News

England start Netball World Cup with confidence-boosting win over Barbados

The England coach Jess Thirlby used all of her squad in their emphatic 90-29 victory against Barbados, who had two former England players

The Guardian - UK

Netball World Cup 2023: When does it start and how to watch England play live

England will ultimately be hoping to progress to Pool F and compete against Australia, who have won the Netball World Cup 11 times

Evening Standard

The 14 pinkest Barbiecore destinations where you can stay in a real life Dreamhouse

From blush palaces to pastel poolsides, channel the Barbie aesthetic at these Dreamhouse-style stays

The Independent UK

Captain Tom's 'shameful' daughter's eyebrow-raising antics from charity probe to spa row

The Captain Tom Foundation - was put under investigation while a home spa erected in its name has been banned

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‘My Bajan boyz’: Rihanna captures adorable father-son moment between ASAP Rocky and toddler RZA

The pregnant singer is currently spending some quality time in her native Barbados with her family

The Independent UK

7 Caribbean islands where hurricane season won’t impact your holiday

Avoid tropical storms with these less risky options

The Independent UK

Best holiday destinations for November to get some late autumn sun

Not ready for Christmas market city breaks come November? Here’s how to chase the sun this autumn instead

Nottingham Post

Mum has 'miracle' baby after brain tumour treatment that could have left her infertile

Leah Fox fell ill while on her honeymoon in Barbados

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Woman has 'miracle' baby after brain tumour treatment that could have left her infertile

Leah Fox fell ill while on her honeymoon in Barbados

Daily Mirror

Love Island's Montana Brown gives birth to baby boy as she shares sweet name and first photo

Love Island star Montana Brown has given birth to her first child with beau Mark O'Connor, who she met on New Year's Eve in Barbados in 2020

The Guardian - UK

Amid the battle of Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, a new global order struggles to take shape

While the US and China vie for supremacy, smaller countries, championed by Barbados PM Mia Mottley, are speaking out on key challenges of climate, poverty and migration

Zenger

Tropical Storm Bret Approaches Caribbean, Atlantic Basin Heats Up

AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring several tropical systems across the Atlantic and Pacific basins.

Radio France Internationale

'We only have this planet': Barbados PM urges unified climate finance response

Between brainstorming ways to fix the global financial system and appearing onstage at a Paris pop concert, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley stopped to record a message about the storm looming near her Caribbean nation.

Autosport

How rallying is helping a Red Bull Formula 1 hopeful

Over the years several Formula 1 drivers have tried their hand at rallying, think Kimi Raikkonen and Robert Kubica, who both enjoyed spells in the World Rally Championship in the last decade. But few drivers harbouring dreams of climbing the ladder to reach the pinnacle of motorsport have chosen to…

The Conversation

How cricket helped Windrush arrivals build a sense of 'home' in Britain

Cricket was played extensively in Britain in the 1950s, in towns, villages and cities, both in workplaces and as a social activity. And the sport had also become a ubiquitous cultural pastime in the English-speaking Caribbean.

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