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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 Times of India

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’

The Guardian - UK

The bridesmaid ban: how the Home Office tarnished a British citizen’s big day – and cost them £2,000

Everything was in place for Andrea’s dream celebration in Barbados. Then her close friend was denied the right to walk across a British airport to board a connecting flight

The Guardian - UK

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A pin worn by Venezuela’s acting President has sparked an international row

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez wore the pin when she visited Barbados on Monday

The Independent UK

Why are Harvard’s slavery researchers quitting or being fired?

The school’s $100m project to examine its slave ownership in Antigua is mired in controversy as academics allege obstruction

The Guardian - US

Former LIV Golfer Henrik Stenson To Make DP World Tour Co-Sanctioned Appearance At Senior Event

The former Majesticks GC co-captain will play at the Barbados Legends on the over-50s circuit, the Staysure Legends Tour

Golf Monthly

Rihanna's high-security property empire — from St John's Wood to Barbados and Beverly Hills

Having suffered from stalkers, trespasses and, most recently, a shooting, Rihanna’s string of former homes are unsurprisingly big on security

Evening Standard

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What a viral speech in Ireland reveals about colonial history and Caribbean English

Linguists say reaction to Irish TD’s remarks reflects shared regional English roots and enduring impact of empire

The Guardian - UK

Barbados' prime minister clinches a third term in office after a clean sweep at the polls

The prime minister of Barbados has clinched a third consecutive term in office after securing all 30 seats of Parliament

The Independent UK

Mia Amor Mottley on course for third term, as Barbados heads to the polls

PM and global climate action advocate looks set to secure another victory despite voter concerns over cost of living and crime

The Guardian - UK

Barbados-born Jacob Bethell says West Indies clash will be ‘just another game’

The 22-year-old is attaching no sentimentality to Wednesday’s T20 World Cup match in Mumbai.

The Independent UK

This Harvard professor spent 8 years traveling the world researching the secret history of capitalism and how 'marginal' and 'weak' it used to be

Sven Beckert has spent nearly a decade trying to understand the 1,000-year-old thing that capitalism is. “This is a human-created order.”

Fortune

Rihanna Carries Longchamp's Le Pliage Tote Back Into It-Bag Territory With Fenty x Puma Flip-Flops

It's her signature Barbados bag.

Marie Claire

Rihanna Tracks Down Longchamp's Rarest Le Pliage Tote and Snakeskin Miu Miu Sneakers

She tracked down an extra-rare version.

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The Independent UK

Holidaymakers stranded as three Caribbean-bound planes turned around mid-flight after Venezuela strikes

Planes from Birmingham, Gatwick and Manchester airports were expected to pick up passengers from the Caribbean

The Independent UK

Aer Lingus flight makes emergency landing at UK airport

The plane had departed from Barbados just before 7.30pm GMT on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Island guide: the perfect week in Barbados

For a Barbados escape that offers everything from natural attractions to historic sites, fresh seafood to rich heritage, Virgin Atlantic Holidays has you covered

The Guardian - UK

What and where to eat in Barbados: from pickled pork and jug-jug to cou-cou

Whether you’re tucking in to gourmet cuisine or cult street eats, discover why Barbados is the Caribbean’s culinary capital

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The Guardian - UK

The best of Barbados: from food tours to festivals, forts to forests

From the Gun Hill signal station and a walking food tour of Bridgetown to stepping back in time at George Washington house, discover the island’s historic sites, cuisine and Bajan culture

The Guardian - UK

Why Barbados is a nature lover’s dream – the wildlife and adventure most tourists don’t know about

Whether you love to hike, spot interesting birdlife or amazing sea creatures, a trip to Barbados with Virgin Atlantic Holidays offers up a wealth of outdoor activities to keep you on the go

Evening Standard

I went long haul for my baby's first holiday — and survived

With a babysitting service, freshly cooked purees and attentive staff — Suzannah Ramsdale discovers the Coral Reef Club in Barbados to be surprisingly infant-friendly

The Independent UK

P&O Cruises launches Barbados beach weddings

P&O Cruises will now host nuptials on its ships and on shore in the Caribbean

The Guardian - US

Caribbean nations launch EU-style deal to let citizens work freely across borders

Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent agree landmark pact letting citizens live and work freely across their borders

Evening Standard

Babymoon like Rihanna: Why Barbados is the hottest destination for parents-to-be

This idyllic island in the Caribbean is the perfect place to enjoy some much-needed ‘me time’ before your baby arrives

The Guardian - UK

‘Little England’ no more: what I learned on my first trip to the Caribbean

From stilt-walking to queer inclusion, I came for Crop Over but left Barbados with a powerful education in the island’s heritage, history and future

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