World Nov 18 Barbados leads charge for climate disaster financing at COP27 By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press
World Sep 16 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’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 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 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. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 4:30 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading