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Internationally, the West Indies soared. Victories on the world stage became victories for every Caribbean household in Britain.

This year’s London Carnival carried special weight as it marked the Diamond Jubilee: 60 years since the first Notting Hill street Carnival in 1966.

Although Britain ended the slave trade in 1807, slavery continued across the Empire for another quarter-century. Abolition is often praised, but formerly enslaved people were often pushed into low-paid work or unpaid “apprenticeships”.

Earlier in the afternoon, Manchester’s Mack Clarke asked the crowd to observe a one-minute silence in honour of Winston Pinder, a Barbadian pioneer, former NCBA executive officer, and a significant contributor to the Caribbean community in the UK.

From its inception, BOCFA created a vital social and support network bringing Barbadians together to connect, share experiences, and build community.

The CouCou Club was launched on Monday, 23rd March, at Flava Pepper, a Barbadian-owned restaurant in Brixton Hill, South London and organised by Bajan Cherry

Over her 30-year career, Tarka primarily served at Haringey Council, starting as a residential social worker and rising to Director of Adults’ Services before retiring earlier last year.

While slavery legally came to an end in the British Caribbean in 1834 with the Slavery Abolition Act, it is widely acknowledged to be one of the leading causes of intergenerational economic disparity and inequality, environmental degradation, and social challenges facing the region today.

Ricardo Eversley was born in London to Barbadian parents and is a highly accomplished and versatile visual communication professional (HND, BA) , excelling in digital innovation, graphic design, consultancy, and mentorship.

A memorable day awaits with a Live PA by f Barbados Biggie Irie, supported DJs. Oh yes, the T20 Cricket match between a Barbados X1 vs Broomley CC