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Barbados deal to unlock ocean energy potential
Energy Live News
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July 1, 2025
Barbados has taken a major step toward sustainable energy with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Barbados Investment & Development Corporation (BIDC) and climate tech firm Global OTEC. The agreement, signed at the UN...
Increased GPS spoofing sparks interest in alternative navigation technology
The National News
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One of the side effects of the hostilities between Israel and Iran has been the increased inaccuracies of navigation systems relied on by ships and, to a lesser extent, smartphone users in the Middle East. Most experts say those inaccuracies are...
Six major UK weather warnings issued for 36C heatwave as temperatures higher than Barbados
The Mirror
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July 1, 2025
Brits are set to swelter again today where the mercury could reach 36C, making it hotter than tourist hotspots like Barbados and here are six major safety warnings. The most intense heat is forecast for southern and eastern parts of England on...
UK 'to be hotter than Barbados' with temperatures set to hit a record-breaking 34C
Sky News
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June 30, 2025
The UK could see one of the hottest June days on record today, with temperatures reaching a scorching 34C. Since 1960, UK temperatures in June have surpassed 34C in only three years, with the hottest being 35.6C, recorded on 28 June 1976. It will...
Barbados Unveils Visionary Plans for CARIFESTA XV
Discover Montserrat
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June 27, 2025
With just two months until the Caribbean’s most anticipated cultural showcase, the 15th edition of CARIFESTA was officially launched on Thursday in a spirited ceremony at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Hosted by the Government of Barbados and...
Weather map: Temperatures could soar to 35C as Britons swelter in heatwave
The Independent
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June 29, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
CARPHA Concludes Milestone Week of Public Health Activities in Barbados
HTS St Lucia
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From May 5th to 9th, 2025, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) led a landmark week of back-to-back public health engagements in Barbados, culminating in the celebratory Award Ceremony at its 69th annual CARPHA Health Research Conference...
Barbadian Gabriel Abed appointed Vice Chairman in billion-dollar crypto venture
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 26, 2025
Barbadian tech visionary and former diplomat Gabriel Abed has landed a key leadership role in a landmark $1 billion cryptocurrency investment initiative, according to Bloomberg. Gabriel Abed, who currently serves as Chairman of the Board at...
'Technology should be a platform for progress, not weapon of oppression'- HoA Speaker
Virgin Islands News Online
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- “Technology should be a platform for progress, not a weapon of oppression. We must unite to protect women’s voices, ensuring leadership is strengthened by courage, not silenced by fear.” This is according to Speaker of the...
BIDC signs MoU with Global OTEC to advance ocean renewable energy in Barbados
St. Vincent Times
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June 28, 2025
The UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) held this month in Nice, France, was the stage for an important advancement for marine renewable energy in Barbados. In the margins of the event, the Barbados Investment & Development Corporation (BIDC), through its...
RCC says hosting of CARIFESTA XV must reflect ‘Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence’
The Daily Herald
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Members of the Regional Cultural Committee (RCC), CARIFESTA XV Organising Committee, representatives of the government of Barbados and CARICOM Secretariat officials at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre before the launch of CARIFESTA XV in...
In unknown Grenada, Cummins and Chase aim for adaptability
ESPN India
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July 3, 2025
Pat Cummins has urged his top order to adapt quicker to conditions in the second Test but is enjoying the challenge of coming to venues without much, or any, prior information. This is Australia's first Test series in the Caribbean for ten years...
World hero pays a visit
Trinidad Express
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Trinidad and Tobago warmly welcomes one of the world’s most popular leaders, India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paying an official visit on the invitation of Prime Minister Mrs Kamla Persad-Bissessar. This will undoubtedly deepen fraternal...
WI vs AUS: After DRS controversies in Barbados Test, is it high time to penalize umpires for wrong calls?
Asianet Newsable
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June 28, 2025
The first Test between West Indies and Australia was marred by controversial DRS calls, sparking debate over umpiring accountability. WI captain Roston Chase criticised the decisions and called for penalties for umpires, like those on players.The...
Barbados Gets Growing with Chinese-Backed Farm Institutes.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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June 25, 2025
- Advertisement - The government of Barbados believes that two new agricultural centers – the Dukes Agri-Industrial Park in St. Thomas and the Barbados Institute of Food and Agriculture in St. Lucy – will be major steps forward in making sure the...
Australia edge ahead on day 2 of first cricket Test after close calls in Barbados
The Straits Times
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June 26, 2025
Jayden Seales (centre) of West Indies celebrates the dismissal of Australian Josh Inglis on the 2nd day of the first cricket Test at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 26, 2025.PHOTO: AFP Australia carved out an 82-run lead over West...
New proposal for tax on premium flyers
Business Traveller
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A new proposal for a tax on premium flyers, defined as first and business class tickets, and private jets, has been launched at the UN Financing for Development conference in Seville (FFD4). The “aviation solidarity coalition on premium flyers”...
WI Vs AUS: Mitchell Starc Aims To Reverse ‘Lord’s Scare’ In Barbados
News24
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June 27, 2025
The Aussie quick Mitchell Starc anticipates a different pitch behavior at Kensington Oval compared to the Lord’s surface in the WTC final. He believes the pitch offers variable bounce, creating opportunities for bowlers, unlike the flatter Lord’s...
Barbados Finance Minister Slams ‘Blessing Circles’.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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June 24, 2025
- Advertisement - Barbados Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, is calling on pension regulators across the Caribbean to work together on a shared regulatory system. He believes this would better serve people in the region and help...
Barbados signs landmark deal with Global OTEC to advance ocean energy
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 24, 2025
Barbados took a significant step forward in its clean energy ambitions this month with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Barbados Investment & Development Corporation (BIDC) and climate tech firm Global OTEC. The...