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Rich flyers may foot climate bill under new tax push by 80-nation group
The News International
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Several countries, including France, Kenya, Barbados, and Spain, came together on Monday to form a coalition aimed at taxing wealthy air travellers. The idea is to generate funds to help poorer countries deal with the impact of climate change,...
80-nation coalition takes off to tax luxury flyers, fund global climate fight
GEO TV
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July 1, 2025
Countries including France, Kenya, Barbados and Spain on Monday launched a coalition to push for taxes on wealthy air passengers to help poorer nations respond to climate change, the French presidency said. The coalition, which also brings...
‘Every Bottle Back’ to have positive impact on the environment
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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June 30, 2025
An initiative was launched this morning that could have a major positive impact on the environment while allowing enterprising Barbadians to make money. It’s called the Every Bottle Back Initiative, a joint effort involving the Barbados Bottling...
CAF consolidates support for Bahamas, Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua
St. Vincent Times
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June 30, 2025
The Caribbean region featured prominently during the Board of Directors meeting of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Seville, Spain, with several landmark developments in its deepening partnership with the region....
Tonight’s weather forecast for Monday, June 30, 2025
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
Here is tonight’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services Weather Forecasts Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: The Atlantic high-pressure system is the dominant feature. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with...
Nations Push Climate Action With New Taxes On Luxury Air Travel
StratNews Global
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June 30, 2025
Home Africa Nations Push Climate Action With New Taxes On Luxury Air Travel The initiative, which was co-signed by Sierra Leone, Benin and Somalia, will get technical support from the European Commission, it added. In a significant step toward...
Wimbledon diary: SW19 hotter than Barbados while Sir David Beckham pays a visit
Jersey Evening Post
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June 30, 2025
Britain does not often rival the Caribbean for mercury readings, but Wimbledon was a more tropical option than Barbados on Monday as temperatures reached highs of 32.3C during the opening day of the championships. It was the hottest opening day on...
Barbados approved for CAF Series A
The Nation Barbados
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June 30, 2025
The Board of Director of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has approved a request by the Government of Barbados to be elevated to Series “A” shareholder status, CAF’s highest level of membership. The approval initiates the...
Weather forecast for Monday, June 30, 2025
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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June 30, 2025
Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: The Atlantic high-pressure system is the dominant feature. General Forecast: Partly sunny with a few isolated...
Hot weather set to continue in Aylesbury but Met Office has not ruled out rain this week
Bucks Herald
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June 30, 2025
Latest forecasts suggest it will be another hot week in Aylesbury. After a sweltering weekend which reached near record levels for the UK, latest forecasts recorded by the Met Office suggest it will be another hot week in town. While not quite...
Weather map shows Newcastle heating up as Monday set to be among hottest days
Chronicle Live
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June 30, 2025
Monday is set to be one of the hottest June days on record in the UK, with the North East seeing temperatures of up to 27C. Southern parts of the country could get highs of 34C. Much of England will enter a fourth day of a heatwave, forecast to be...
Hour-by-hour weather forecast as London to be hotter than Barbados
Ham and High
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Temperatures in London are expected to outshine even the Caribbean today and tomorrow, with the capital running hotter than Barbados. Much of England will enter a fourth day of a heatwave, forecast to be hotter than holiday spots in Barbados,...
Parts of England will be hotter than Barbados, Jamaica, and Mexico... and it's going to be 35C tomorrow
Radio X
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30 June 2025, 10:13 | Updated: 30 June 2025, 12:07 The temperature will reach highs of 34C in parts of England, making it hotter than Barbados and Jamaica. Picture: Getty Parts of England will experience temperatures hotter than holiday spots in...
UK weather: Brits to endure in 34C heat as UK set for 'hottest June day in 50 years' today
Devon Live
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June 30, 2025
Monday is set to be one of the hottest June days on record. Temperatures str expected to reach a sizzling 34C, marking a blistering start to Wimbledon for tennis fans. The heatwave is set to persist for a fourth day across much of England, with...
Barbados condemns fake US travel advisory
Loop News
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Barbados authorities have described as yet another “fake report” aimed at deliberately attempting to tarnish the country’s image, a false claim that the United States had issued its highest travel advisory warning Americans not to visit the...
UK weather: 'Severe' risks as 35C heatwave to cause hottest day of year today
The Mirror
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June 30, 2025
Brits are bracing for the hottest day of the year today as the mercury is tipped to top 35C in places. But those lucky enough to face the warmest weather are being warned to be careful in with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issuing an amber...
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...
UK weather: Monday to be one of the hottest June days on record with 34C scorcher
Birmingham Live
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June 30, 2025
William Morgan Senior reporter and Ted Hennessey PA 05:10, 30 Jun 2025 Monday is poised to be one of the hottest June days on record, with temperatures soaring to 34C, providing tennis fans a scorching start to Wimbledon. A large part of England...
England weather 'hotter than Barbados' as 34C Monday scorcher could be hottest in 50 years
Daily Express
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June 30, 2025
Monday is poised to be one of the hottest June days on record, with temperatures soaring to 34C, providing tennis enthusiasts a scorching start to Wimbledon. A heatwave will continue for a fourth day across much of England, predicted to be hotter...
England weather forecasts promise 34C Monday heat blast 'hotter than Jamaica'
Bristol Post
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June 30, 2025
William Morgan Reporter and Ted Hennessey PA 04:12, 30 Jun 2025 Monday is poised to be one of the hottest June days on record, with temperatures soaring to 34C, providing tennis enthusiasts a scorching start to Wimbledon. A large part of England...