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Leaders of Caribbean nations discuss the region's approach to the COP27 climate talks, in Nassau

World Nov 18

Barbados leads charge for climate disaster financing at COP27

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

World Sep 16

The British Union flag and the national flag of Barbados fly next to each other on a building as preparations take place to mark the Caribbean island's transition to a republic, in Bridgetown, Barbados, November 29, 2021. Photo by Toby Melville/REUTERS
What to know about calls for reparations for Britain’s legacy of slavery in the Caribbean

The death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has set off a period of public mourning. But even as many lauded Elizabeth for her 70-year reign, for some — including those from Britain’s former colonies — it was a fresh reminder…

By Kenichi Serino, Justin Stabley

Arts Nov 30

Rihanna, honored as a National Hero, attends the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony at Heroes Square on November 30, 2021 in Bridgetown, Barbados. Photo by Toby Melville - Pool/Getty Images
Rihanna’s officially titled ‘right excellent,’ named Barbados national hero

Prime Minister Mia Mottley noted that the pop star came from humble origins and was born less than a mile from where the ceremony was taking place.

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

World Nov 30

Presidential Inauguration Ceremony as Barbados becomes a republic, in Bridgetown
Barbados becomes a republic after bidding farewell to British monarchy

The drive to become a republic began more than two decades ago and culminated with the island’s Parliament electing its first ever president last month in a two-thirds majority vote.

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

World Nov 01

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World leaders failing to act dooms island nations, Barbados prime minister says

GLASGOW, Scotland — The prime minister of Barbados has told world leaders that failing to act urgently on climate change will be a “death sentence” for people in island nations like hers. Mia Amor Mottley told leaders at the COP26…

By Associated Press

Sep 16

Barbados seeks to drop Queen Elizabeth II as head of state

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The former British colony once known as "Little England" announced late Tuesday that it plans to replace the monarch with its own head of state in time for next year's 55th independence anniversary.

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The immense logistical challenges of emergency response in the Bahamas

With the northern islands of the Bahamas leveled by Hurricane Dorian, getting to people who are in danger and transporting them out of the ruins pose immense logistical challenges. William Brangham talks to Elizabeth Riley, deputy executive director of the…

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Aug 27

Tropical Storm Dorian heads toward Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

A still-uncertain long-term track showed the storm could near Florida over the weekend.

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Aug 26

Barbados braces for Tropical Storm Dorian

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The storm is threatening to turn into a small hurricane that forecasters said could affect the northern Windward islands and Puerto Rico in upcoming days.

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