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The Latest Breaking News from Barbados

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 Independent 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

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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

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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P&O Cruises launches Barbados beach weddings

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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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

Evening Standard

‘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

The Guardian - UK

Côte d'Ivoire is the authentic, uncrowded — and affordable — alternative to Barbados

A pristine coastline to rivals any Caribbean beaches, a rich cultural history and affordable-luxe accommodation. This West African gem won’t stay under the radar for long, says Matt Dennis

Evening Standard

World's Smallest Snake Makes Big Comeback

A snake so small it could be mistaken for a worm has been spotted in Barbados, nearly two decades after it was thought to have been "lost" to science.

International Business Times

World’s smallest snake rediscovered in Barbados 20 years after last sighting

Conservationists feared 10cm threadsnake as thin as a strand of spaghetti had become extinct

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The Independent UK

World’s tiniest snake is rediscovered after being in hiding for 20 years

The Barbados threadsnake was previously featured on a list of 4,800 plant, animal and fungi species described as ‘lost to science’ – having last been seen in 2006

The Independent UK

World’s smallest snake measuring four inches rediscovered under a rock

The world’s smallest known snake has not been seen for nearly two decades

The Guardian - UK

‘You don’t have to be in London’: why Barbados is inviting people back to their homeland

Ever since the HMT Empire Windrush docked, Caribbean migrants have flowed to the UK. Now a younger generation are seeking a connection to their roots on the other side of the pond

Evening Standard

Jilted businessman pursued ex-girlfriend to Barbados beach in harassment campaign

James Farrer-Fisher was sentenced for biting his ex-girlfriend on the arm when she caught him with a dating app on his phone

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France, African countries form coalition to tax luxury air travel

France, Kenya, Barbados, and Spain were among the countries that on Monday launched a coalition advocating for taxes on affluent air passengers, with the aim of supporting poorer nations in their response to climate change, according to the French presidency.

The Independent UK

How does 2025 heatwave compare to record-breaking summer of 1976?

Much of England is now in its fifth day of a heatwave, with Tuesday (1 July) expected to be hotter than holiday spots such as Barbados, Jamaica, and Mexico.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon diary: SW19 hotter than Barbados while Sir David Beckham pays a visit

It was the hottest opening day on record.

The Independent UK

Monday set to be one of the hottest June days ever with temperatures to hit 34C

Parts of England and Wales are forecast to be hotter than holiday spots in Barbados, Jamaica and Mexico.

Evening Standard

Wimbledon 2025: Thousands of tennis fans swelter in queue as hottest-ever start to championships confirmed

London is expected to be hotter than Barbados and Jamaica as thousands of tennis fans descend on SW19 for the start of Wimbledon

Evening Standard

Heatwave to serve hottest start to Wimbledon with temperatures to hit 35C

Parts of south-east England are due to be hotter than Barbados.

AAP

Patient Aussies back teen opener to learn key lesson

Australia's new-look top order failed to fire in Barbados but coach Andrew McDonald has vowed to take a patient approach with recalled opener Sam Konstas.

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