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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...
Weather map: Amber heat alert extended as temperatures could soar to 35C
The Independent
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June 30, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
IMF office will stay
The Nation Barbados
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June 30, 2025
Government is officially winding up its latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrangements, but the institution will continue to have a resident representative on island for now. Patrick Blagrave, IMF resident representative to Barbados since...
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 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...
Africa Technology Expo 2025 Welcomes 4,000+ Tech Leaders for Business-Focused Innovation in Lagos
Pulse
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June 27, 2025
The third edition of the Africa Technology Expo (ATE) concluded in Lagos with over 4,000 attendees from more than 15 countries, firmly establishing the event as one of the continent’s most influential gatherings for tech and enterprise leaders....
WI vs AUS: TV umpire Adrian Holdstock faces heat over controversial DRS calls in Barbados Test
Asianet Newsable
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June 27, 2025
Controversial DRS calls by third umpire Adrian Holdstock have marred the first WI vs AUS Test, with decisions like Chase’s LBW and Hope’s catch sparking outrage. Fans accuse Holdstock of bias and say he's undermining the credibility of the DRS.The...
WI vs AUS: West Indies coach Sammy questions TV umpire Holdstock's DRS calls in Barbados Test
Asianet Newsable
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June 27, 2025
WI coach Daren Sammy voiced concerns over TV umpire Adrian Holdstock’s DRS calls in the 1st Test vs Australia, questioning consistency in decisions like Chase and Hope’s dismissals. He has reportedly sought clarity from match referee Javagal...
Daren Sammy raises concerns over TV umpiring after controversial decisions in Barbados Test
Times of Oman
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Bridgetown : West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has voiced his concerns over the performance of TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia in Barbados, following a series of contentious review decisions on Day 2, as per...
Third umpire's repeated howlers against West Indies in Barbados Test vs AUS spark controversy: Sammy, Bishop furious
Hindustan Times
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June 27, 2025
The first Test between the West Indies and Australia at the Kensington Oval in Barbados is turning out to be a thriller. The two days of action have seen 24 wickets fall, and the match is poised on a knife's edge. However, all the attention has...
Sports News | Daren Sammy Raises Concerns over TV Umpiring After Controversial Decisions in Barbados Test
Latestly
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June 27, 2025
Bridgetown [Barbados], June 27 (ANI): West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has voiced his concerns over the performance of TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia in Barbados, following a series of contentious review...
Cricket-Australia edge ahead on day of close calls in Barbados
The Malaysian Star
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June 26, 2025
(Reuters) -Australia carved out an 82-run lead over West Indies on day two of the first test in Barbados on Thursday, with the hosts frustrated by several close umpiring calls that went against them. Australia, who were 92 for four at stumps in...
Australia edge ahead on day of close calls in Barbados
The Straits Times
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June 26, 2025
Australia carved out an 82-run lead over West Indies on day two of the first test in Barbados on Thursday, with the hosts frustrated by several close umpiring calls that went against them. Australia, who were 92 for four at stumps in their second...