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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 …

World • 30 Nov 21

The new era for Barbados has fuelled debate among the population of 285,000 over colonialism and Britain's centuries of influence

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 …

World • 29 Nov 21

Aer Lingus said the route will operate on an Airbus A330-300 series

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

The New York and Orlando services from Manchester were due to start on September 30

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 …

Business • 25 Aug 21

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