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Growing calls in Caribbean to cut ties to monarchy as royals fly out

William and Kate’s visit seen as attempt to persuade countries not to follow Barbados in ditching monarchy

The Guardian - UK

West Indies v England: second Test, day three – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood frustrated England on day three at Kensington Oval

The Guardian - UK

Resilient England remember absent mentors with emotional milestones in West Indies Test

Two looks skyward — the first protracted, the second just a glance — to remember absent mentors while celebrating emotional milestones provided the highlights of a romping, joyful second day here in Barbados for England.

Evening Standard

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West Indies vs England: Ben Stokes brutal but tourists still face battle ahead

On a flat Barbados pitch, England’s batters, led by Joe Root and Ben Stokes, did their job – posting 500 across five sessions, a rare treat for followers of this team in recent times.

Evening Standard

Joe Root tipped to break Alastair Cook record and become England's 'best ever player'

Joe Root scored 153 against the West Indies in the second Test in Barbados and former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace believes he will go down as their greatest ever player

Daily Mirror

Hempsana Signs Letter Of Intent To Enter Barbados And Caribbean Cannabis Market

Hempsana Holdings Ltd. has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with Dreamdos Therapeutics Inc. to supply its premium medical cannabis products. Dreamdos is applying for its license to sell, distribute and import medical cannabis products in the Barbados market.

Benzinga

Let’s save the Commonwealth! William and Kate jet off on platinum jubilee trip to the Caribbean

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are part of a contigent embarking on royal tours to mark the Queen's platinum jubilee, this time to the Caribbean.

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West Indies vs England: Classy Dan Lawrence shows fight that was missing in Ashes debacle

There was an inescapable question on the lips of England fans – and there are plenty of them – on day one in Barbados: where was Dan Lawrence in the Ashes?

Evening Standard

West Indies tour diary: England set to be without Mark Wood for Third Test in Grenada

England are resigned to losing Mark Wood for the Third Test against West Indies in Grenada. The quick bowler injured his elbow in the First Test in Antigua, and England are awaiting the results of his second scan since arriving in Barbados. The first clearly did not tell them enough.

Evening Standard

Joe Root: Marcus Trescothick claims it is an ‘honour’ to watch England captain bat

The England captain compiled an unbeaten 119 to set his side up on day one of the second Test in Barbados

The Independent UK

England dominate first day against West Indies despite late Dan Lawrence dismissal

England (244-3) build a healthy lead in the second Test in Barbados

The Independent UK

West Indies vs England: Joe Root helps tourists into peachy position but disappointment for Dan Lawrence

England and the thousands of fans who have followed them here left disappointed at stumps on day one in Barbados, because Dan Lawrence planted the final ball of the day into the hands of cover.

Evening Standard

England make steady start with the bat after late line-up change in Barbados

Yorkshire seamer Matt Fisher was brought into the side at short notice.

The Independent UK

West Indies vs England: Matthew Fisher handed debut for Second Test in Barbados with Craig Overton ill

England were forced into a late change to their XI for the Second Test against West Indies in Barbados, with Matthew Fisher coming into the side for his debut.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Saqib Mahmood gets Test chance as England look to attack West Indies

Lancashire fast bowler will get his England Test debut in Barbados after impressing in ODIs last year, and with Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood both unavailable

Daily Mirror

England name bowler to replace injured Mark Wood for second Test against West Indies

England have named their team for the second Test against West Indies in Barbados with one change to the side which drew in Antigua after fast bowler Mark Wood was ruled out through injury.

Evening Standard

Saqib Mahmood handed England Test debut against West Indies with Ollie Robinson still out

England have named their XI for the Second Test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday, with Saqib Mahmood coming in for his debut at the expense of injured Mark Wood.

Evening Standard

How England would love to add Jofra Archer to bowling shake-up for second West Indies Test in Barbados

Barbados is teeming with tourists because, for English fans, who travel the globe in such numbers, this sits on the bucket list podium with the festive double of Melbourne and Sydney in the Ashes and a New Year’s Test in Cape Town (honourable mention to Galle).

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Daily Mirror

Rihanna wants to give birth at 'Barbados mansion with spa treatments and afterparty'

Rihanna's birth plan includes a five-star beachside afterparty and spa treatments for her family and friends

Daily Mirror

Jofra Archer nearing top speed as England fast bowler plots long-awaited comeback

Fast bowler Jofra Archer cranked up the speed at his England team mates in the nets as he continues his recovery from a long term elbow injury in Barbados

The Guardian - UK

Blue-sky thinking: new rules allow digital nomads to work in the sun

Setting up a remote ‘office’ is a freedom many are now used to. So why not do it in a beautiful part of the world?

The Independent UK

Mark Wood unlikely to feature in second Test as England await elbow scan

The paceman bowled just 17 overs before being forced out of the drawn series opener against the West Indies.

Evening Standard

West Indies vs England: Mark Wood ‘unlikely’ to play Second Test but Ollie Robinson closing on return

England’s interim head coach Paul Collingwood has rated Mark Wood “unlikely” to play the Second Test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday, but has provided a positive update on Ollie Robinson’s fitness.

The Guardian - UK

Let’s spouge! Discover the funky joy of the greatest forgotten music genre

In the 1960s, Jackie Opel created a syncopated, cowbell-heavy sound that defined Barbados and created a sensation from St Lucia to New York. A few years later it virtually disappeared – but the time is finally here for a revival

Irish Mirror

College lecturer becomes first Irish woman to row solo across Atlantic

Kilkenny native Weekes entered the water in Gran Canaria on 6 December before arriving in Barbados on Thursday, February 24, some 80 days later

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