Prince William says ‘slavery stains our history’ as Jamaica plans to dump Queen

Prince William says ‘slavery stains our history’ as Jamaica plans to dump Queen

In a speech at a state dinner in the former British colony,William acknowledged slavery “should never have happened”.

  • byRob Harris

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A republic is born:Prince Charles,Rihanna watch as Barbados ditches the Queen

A republic is born:Prince Charles,Rihanna watch as Barbados ditches the Queen

At the strike of midnight,a republic was born and the last colonial bonds severed nearly 400 years after the first English ships arrived on the island.

  • byGuy Faulconbridge andBrian Ellsworth
Barbados will become a republic. Prince Charles will be guest of honour

Barbados will become a republic. Prince Charles will be guest of honour

The heir to the British throne is expected to acknowledge the end of an era for the monarchy while emphasising “Little England’s” continued Commonwealth links.

  • byHannah Furness
Thousands evacuated as volcanic eruption rocks Caribbean island

Thousands evacuated as volcanic eruption rocks Caribbean island

An explosive eruption rocked La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St Vincent on Friday night after the government ordered thousands to evacuate their homes.

  • byDanica Coto
Barbados says it will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state

Barbados says it will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state

A former British colony that gained independence in 1966,Barbados has maintained a formal link with the monarchy as Australia has.

  • byEstelle Shirbon
The real Barbados:Tour unveils Caribbean island's hidden gems

The real Barbados:Tour unveils Caribbean island's hidden gems

Jump aboard a jeep for an island safari that goes beyond the palatial resorts of Barbados into local villages,surf spots and spectacular rugged coastline.

  • byRob McFarland
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Rihanna's special new role

Rihanna's special new role

The pop superstar has a new facet to her glittering CV.

  • byRyan Wilkinson
Britain apologises for the'appalling treatment'of Caribbean migrants

Britain apologises for the'appalling treatment'of Caribbean migrants

The UK has apologised to the'Windrush Generation'of migrants,many of whom are now being incorrectly identified as illegal immigrants.

  • byAndrew MacAskill
Runs,rum and sunshine

Runs,rum and sunshine

As Twenty20 fans turn their attention to the West Indies,David Whitley declares it's not just cricket.