Barbados has elected its first-ever president to replace Britain's Queen Elizabeth as head of state, the move comes as the country prepares to become a republic.

Barbados elects first-ever president, replaces Britain's Queen Elizabeth

A tiny gecko travelled all the way Barbados to Yorkshire as it comfortably sat in a woman’s bra during a long transatlantic flight. Lisa Russell had carefully packed all her clothes and undergarments in her suitcase before leaving Barbados.

Wanderlust: Barbie, the tiny lizard, travels from Barbados to UK in woman's bra

Barbados announced its presidential nominee last week as it severed its ties with British monarchy. British monarch was previously the head of state of Barbados.

Barbados announces presidential nominee, cuts ties with British monarchy. What does it mean?

Popstar Rihanna gave a fan the ultimate Christmas gift--she shot a video with him. According to Page Six, while at a gas station in her native Barbados, the 32-year-old star ran into a mega-fan and shot a sweet video with him.

Rihanna surprises fan at a gas station in Barbados

Barbados is making history, the Caribbean country will be removing Queen Elizabeth II as its constitutional monarch, 54 years after Independence. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what are that other countries where the Queen is still the head of state.

Gravitas: Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state

Barbados wants to remove Britain's Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and become a republic, the Caribbean island nation's government has said, reviving a plan mooted several times in the past.

Barbados says it will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state

Tim Murtagh took five wickets as England suffered a dramatic collapse to 85 all out on the first morning of their one-off Test against Ireland at Lord's on Wednesday.

England collapse to 85 all out in Ireland Test

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said Monday he was "optimistic" after dialogue between his government and the opposition resumed in Barbados. The South American nation was plunged into political turmoil in January when National Assembly speaker Juan Guaido declared himself acting president in a direct challenge to Maduro's authority.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro 'optimistic' after opposition talks resume in Barbados

Rihanna is now Ambassador Rihanna after her home country tasked her with promoting investment and tourism. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said that Rihanna -- real name Robyn Rihanna Fenty -- has been conferred the title of ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary.

Barbados appoints Ambassador Rihanna

She swept aside Kimberly Gittens of Barbados in the women`s 60kg category

CWG 2018: Boxer Sarita Devi punches her way to quarters

Rihanna paid tribute to her cousin who suddenly died a day after she celebrated Christmas with him in Barbados

Rihanna's cousin shot dead; singer calls for end to gun crime

The star returned to Barbados, her native country to celebrate the annual Crop Over Festival

Rihanna breaks the internet with teal coloured hair and jewels on her body

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