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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 · 4h ago

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

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

''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 Economic Times · Jul 17