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Rum was born in Barbados, not Cuba

Letter: Guy Hewitt writes that a 1651 document identifies ‘rumbullion’ as a pre-eminently Bajan product

The Guardian - UK

Apes Hill, Barbados hotel review

HOTELS: Emilie Lavinia checks in

The Independent UK

Roland Butcher: ‘West Indies are struggling – we’ve not hit rock bottom yet’

The Barbados-born former England player talks to Simon Burnton about being jettisoned as a West Indies selector, the risks of the new cricket structure and his thwarted football dreams

The Guardian - UK

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Caribbean is friend of US, not an enemy, tariff-hit regional leaders tell Trump

Barbados PM and Caricom chair calls on Washington to engage in talks to ‘keep prices down for all of our people’

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says history with Barbados ‘long and rich’ as island’s PM visits UK

The Prime Minister met Mia Mottley on the steps of No 10 on Friday morning.

Evening Standard

Why Rihanna's expanding Clara Lionel Foundation is seen as a model for celebrity philanthropy

Rihanna fans might know the musician for hits such as “Umbrella” and “Diamonds."

The Independent UK

Drax of Drax Hall by Paul Lashmar review – forensic exposé of a British dynasty built on slavery

This timely and important book reveals Barbados plantation owner James Drax to be the equal of Robert Clive or Cecil Rhodes in his profiteering from human misery

The Guardian - UK

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Rihanna Pairs Her New Fenty x Puma Sneaker With a Bikini Top and Baseball Jersey

With a look that's classic Rihanna.

Marie Claire

The best Barbados beach hotels, for Instagrammable pink sands and water sports

Beach clubs, relaxation and rum-fuelled nights – these are the best hotels in Barbados if you are seeking a getaway on the Caribbean coast

The Independent UK

These are the best hotels in Barbados to visit in 2025, from beach clubs to luxury rooms

Whether you’ve come to party, are seeking a tranquil stay or spending time with the kids, these are the best hotels in Barbados for 2025

The Independent UK

The story of rum is the easiest way to understand the dark essence of the human condition

Rum was never just a drink, says Douglas Blyde. It was a crude, caustic, and brutally efficient solution

Evening Standard

The best family-friendly hotels in Barbados from kids’ clubs to watersports

While this Caribbean island is known for its party towns, Barbados also has a wide selection of hotels and resorts fit for families, from tots to teens

The Independent UK

The best adults-only hotels in Barbados, from all-inclusive resorts to swim-up suites

From intimate beachside boutiques to lively resorts, choose your perfect adults-only stay in Barbados

The Independent UK

All the places you can go with Frontier Airlines’ ‘Go Wild’ pass for $299

The airline offers international travel to select locations including Mexico, Jamaica, Guatemala, Barbados, and Costa Rica

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15 best rums to sip straight, on the rocks and in cocktails

Find the perfect rum for everything from a dark and spicy old fashioned to a sweet and fresh daquiri

The Guardian - UK

Blackouts, explosions, deaths: why the Caribbean is waking up to the increased threat of lightning

A recent strike narrowly missed slave trade archives in Barbados, and experts warn more and worse is to come as global heating intensifies storms

The Guardian - UK

Barbados PM asks Donald Trump for face-to-face meeting on climate

Exclusive: Mia Mottley, who has championed climate action, says she would seek common ground with US president-elect

The Independent UK

Phil Salt achieves ‘childhood dream’ in leading England to victory in Barbados

Salt and Jacob Bethell made the most of home comforts as England won the first T20 international in Barbados.

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Evening Standard

Barbados done right: sustainable wellness at paradise resort Apes Hill

This community has been developed around one of the world’s best golf courses, but is growing into a unique gem that offers way more than sport. Martin Robinson embraces the island life

The Independent UK

Marcus Trescothick knows England’s young guns need to play more 50-over cricket

England’s young guns were defeated in Barbados as West Indies claimed a 2-1 ODI series win.

The Independent UK

Liam Livingstone blames toss as England slump to series loss against West Indies

After he called incorrectly in Barbados, England stumbled to 24 for four on an initially tricky pitch to bat

The Independent UK

Twin hundreds help West Indies clinch ODI series win over England

On a tricky Barbados surface, England suffered an eight-wicket defeat in the series’ decider.

The Independent UK

Phil Salt and Dan Mousley keep England alive after top-order collapse in decider

West Indies require 264 in Barbados to win the series.

The Guardian - UK

West Indies thrash England by eight wickets: third men’s one-day cricket international – as it happened

A spectacular maiden century from Keacy Carty drove West Indies to an emphatic victory in the series decider in Barbados

The Guardian - UK

The 1983 West Indian rebel tour to South Africa that shocked cricket

Source of a tip-off that blew the cover of 16 players leaving Barbados for the apartheid pariah state is finally revealed

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