Barbados
Prince William says ‘slavery stains our history’ as Jamaica plans to dump Queen
In a speech at a state dinner in the former British colony, William acknowledged slavery “should never have happened”.
- Rob Harris
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A republic is born: Prince Charles, Rihanna watch as Barbados ditches the Queen
At the strike of midnight, a republic was born and the last colonial bonds severed nearly 400 years after the first English ships arrived on the island.
- Guy Faulconbridge and Brian Ellsworth
Barbados will become a republic. Prince Charles will be guest of honour
The heir to the British throne is expected to acknowledge the end of an era for the monarchy while emphasising “Little England’s” continued Commonwealth links.
- Hannah Furness
Thousands evacuated as volcanic eruption rocks Caribbean island
An explosive eruption rocked La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St Vincent on Friday night after the government ordered thousands to evacuate their homes.
- Danica Coto
Barbados says it will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state
A former British colony that gained independence in 1966, Barbados has maintained a formal link with the monarchy as Australia has.
- Estelle Shirbon
The real Barbados: Tour unveils Caribbean island's hidden gems
Jump aboard a jeep for an island safari that goes beyond the palatial resorts of Barbados into local villages, surf spots and spectacular rugged coastline.
- Rob McFarland
Britain apologises for the 'appalling treatment' of Caribbean migrants
The UK has apologised to the 'Windrush Generation' of migrants, many of whom are now being incorrectly identified as illegal immigrants.
- Andrew MacAskill
Runs, rum and sunshine
As Twenty20 fans turn their attention to the West Indies, David Whitley declares it's not just cricket.
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