Trump threatens new tariffs on smartphones days after exempting them Barbados Today14/04/20250499 views Donald Trump says Chinese-made smartphones and other electronics will not be exempt from tariffs – adding they are simply moving into a different levy “bucket”. European stock markets bounced up… Read more
Garbage piles up on streets of UK’s second-largest city after monthlong sanitation strike Barbados Today07/04/20250539 views There’s a stink rising over the United Kingdom’s second-largest city. Garbage has piled up for a month in Birmingham during a dispute between the city and its trash collectors. It… Read more
‘We Gatherin’ gains traction across UK Barbados Today21/03/20250903 views The We Gatherin’ initiative sparks community engagement among Bajan-Brits in the UK, with Birmingham hosting the latest event to date and local councillors actively seeking to bring the celebration to… Read more
United Kingdom imposes visa restrictions on Trinidad and Tobago nationals Barbados Today12/03/202501.7K views PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The British government Wednesday announced that it is imposing with immediate effect, a visa requirement for Trinidad and Tobago nationals wanting to travel to or… Read more
King Charles III teams up with Amazon for documentary Barbados Today01/02/202501K views Britain’s King Charles III is to feature in a new Amazon documentary, in which he is expected to highlight his environmental charity work and “philosophy of harmony”, the Press Association… Read more
First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK Barbados Today30/10/202401.6K views Asingle case of mpox – formerly known as monkeypox – linked to the recent outbreak in parts of Africa, has been detected in the UK. It is part of the… Read more
UK will not pay out over slavery, says Reeves Barbados Today24/10/202401.1K views The UK is “not going to be paying out” reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told the BBC. Her comments come as diplomatic sources told the… Read more
Kate returns to public events at Trooping the Colour Barbados Today15/06/202401.5K views Catherine, Princess of Wales has made her much-anticipated first public appearance of the year at the annual Trooping the Colour parade. The princess, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer,… Read more
Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4 Barbados Today22/05/202401.4K views British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election for July 4 on Wednesday, saying Britons would be able to choose their future in a vote his Conservatives are widely… Read more
Little Bimshire in Big England Sheria Brathwaite16/04/202402.9K views Barbados TODAY’s Sheria Brathwaite was one of three journalists selected for a trip to London organised by the British High Commission last month. This is the last in a series… Read more