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Slavery acknowledged as Barbados becomes a republic

Britain's Prince Charles has acknowledged the "appalling atrocity of slavery", describing it as something "which forever stains our history", during the ceremony marking Barbados' historic transition to a republic.
World • 30 Nov 21

Lowering the queen's flag - Barbados becomes a republic

The Caribbean island nation of Barbados will tonight sever centuries-old ties to the British monarchy, ditching Queen Elizabeth II as head of state and declaring itself the world's newest republic.
World • 29 Nov 21

Barbados becomes Aer Lingus' first Caribbean route

Barbados has become Aer Lingus' first Caribbean destination, as the airline's first non-stop service from Manchester to Bridgetown departed this morning.
Business • 20 Oct 21

Aer Lingus delays start of Manchester-US services

Ongoing restrictions on travel into the US have forced Aer Lingus to push out the start of its new transatlantic services from Manchester in the UK.
Business • 25 Aug 21

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