Two east London men arrested in Barbados over 'plot to smuggle more than $1 million of cocaine' The two men were arrested by Barbados Police after allegedly being found with 46kg of cocaine Evening Standard · 6h ago
Doctor Tests Shipwreck Survival: Alain Bombard sails raft without supplies; experiment reshapes lifeboat lore Alain Bombard, a pioneering French physician, set sail on an audacious expedition to explore survival techniques at sea. His non-traditional voyage, undertaken in a small inflatable boat and void of provisions, led him to ingenious methods of utilizing fish and diluted seawater for sustenance. After 65 harrowing days, he arrived… The Times of India · Sep 24
Nearly 4m records of enslaved people in 20 former British colonies now searchable online Exclusive: Collection’s 300,000 pages record lives of enslaved people in countries including the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, Mauritius, South Africa and Trinidad The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
I explored the south side of Barbados to trace my family’s heritage A return to Barbados became much more than a beach holiday when Angelina Villa-Clarke took her sons to explore the island their grandparents once called home The Independent UK · Sep 21
UK facing legal action by Caribbean nations over slavery reparations CARIBBEAN nations are reportedly considering taking the UK to an international court in a bid to secure reparations for slavery. The National (Scotland) · Sep 20
Caribbean nations draft action plan to push UK to redress reparations over slavery Leaders hope UK will agree to targeted discussions around reparatory justice, but could consider legal options if Britain resists The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
Rihanna Celebrates Crop Over in a Jeweled Costume by Lauren Austin Rihanna returned to Barbados for Grand Kadooment Day in a custom teal, jewel-covered and feathered Crop Over costume by Barbadian designer Lauren Austin. Fashion Times · Aug 13
Rihanna shows her children Barbados street named after her in rare video IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 12
Rihanna shares rare video of her children visiting Barbados street named after her Rihanna has shared a rare video of her three children as she took them back to her childhood home in Barbados. The Independent UK · Aug 12
Rihanna shares rare photo of three children at her childhood home in Barbados The 38-year-old singer has shown her children, RZA, Riot and Rocki Irish, where she grew up The Independent UK · Aug 12
Rihanna shares photos with her three children in front of Barbados childhood home The 38-year-old – born Robyn Rihanna Fenty – was raised in Saint Michael, Barbados. Evening Standard · Aug 11
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's Steamy Dance at Barbados Night Out Sends Fans Into a Frenzy Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's dance at a Barbados nightclub went viral, sparking social media reactions. Fans praised their chemistry, while some critics found the display inappropriate for a public setting. International Business Times UK · Aug 5
Piers Morgan leads tributes to late cricket hero Sir Garfield Sobers Barbados and West Indies legend Sir Garry has died aged 89, prompting tributes from across the cricketing world to a player whose records, versatility and influence transformed the sport. BANG Premier · Jul 17
Garry Sobers, cricket's greatest all-rounder, dies at 89 Cricket icon Garry Sobers has died at the age of eighty-nine. He was widely regarded as the greatest all-round cricketer ever. Sobers achieved remarkable feats, including six sixes in one over. He also played cricket in apartheid Rhodesia, which caused controversy. Sobers was later knighted and named a National Hero… The Economic Times · Jul 17
The Economic Times · Jul 17 ''Irreplaceable loss'': Cricket fraternity pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers passed away in Barbados on Friday. He was widely regarded as the game's greatest all-rounder ever. Former Indian captains paid glowing tributes to his exceptional skills. Sobers' career spanned from 1954 to 1974, achieving remarkable records. His passing represents an irreplaceable loss for the entire…
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Barbados leader rejects ‘asinine’ claim by former UK minister that ex-colonies should repay Britain Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley is describing as “asinine” a suggestion that former colonies pay Britain back for its investment in them
The Times of India · Jul 9 In March 1918, the U.S. Navy’s largest fuel ship left Barbados carrying 11,000 tons of manganese ore and 306 people, but it vanished without sending a single distress call: More than a century later, no confirmed trace of the ship has ever been found The USS Cyclops vanished in 1918 after departing Barbados on its final voyage. This U.S. Navy fuel ship carried over 300 people and a large cargo. No distress signal was sent, and no wreckage has ever been found. Numerous theories exist, but none have been conclusively proven by evidence. Its…
The Independent UK · Jul 8 British Airways cancels flight after crew ‘get drunk in a hotel bar before work’ BA flight from Bridgetown, Barbados, to Heathrow was axed on Sunday after crew allegedly got drunk
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Barbados prime minister announces manifesto for slavery reparations Updated document, which emphasises harm done to African women, is being considered by other Caribbean countries
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Heatwave forecast for parts of UK as some areas could be hotter than Barbados Some areas in the south and southeast of England are likely to see heatwave criteria met by Saturday and more widely on Sunday, as 32C could be hit.
Evening Standard · May 22 UK set for record hot May day with parts of country hotter than Barbados Temperatures are forecast to hit 33C over the bank holiday weekend.
The Guardian - UK · May 18 Smallie by Eden McKenzie-Goddard review – the stories behind the Windrush scandal In this warm and tender debut, the family of Barbados-born Lucinda must try to document her decades in Britain after the Home Office threatens her with deportation
The Times of India · Apr 30 Britain extracted 25 million years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados: Report British colonial practices in Barbados resulted in the loss of nearly 25 million years of life and forced labor from enslaved Africans, with estimated economic losses reaching £1.6 trillion. Researchers used economic modeling and historical data to quantify this exploitation, aiming to foster understanding and reconciliation rather than demanding payment.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30 UK stole 25m years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados, says report Experts put estimate for economic harm done by 200 years of chattel slavery at $2tn, but stress this is ‘not an invoice’