The St. John Parish Church was filled beyond capacity today as Barbadians gathered to say goodbye to historian, educator, and activist Trevor George Marshall. With pews packed, scores of people stood outside, a testament to the reach of the man they came to honor. Dressed in African garb, attendees reflected the legacy Marshall had championed—one of post-colonial identity, cultural pride, and the recognition of Barbados' place in history. Among those who came to pay tribute were trade unionists,

5 Black Inventors Whose Ideas Were Stolen By White People These 5 Black inventors had their groundbreaking inventions stolen, appropriated, or erased from history by white people and companies. Granville Woods beat Thomas Edison in court twice over the multiplex telegraph. Lewis Latimer made Edison's light bulb actually functional with his carbon filament. Ellen Eglin sold her clothes wringer patent for just $18 because she feared white women wouldn't buy from a Black inventor. Jan Matzeliger's

Barbados was spared the wrath of Tropical Storm Gonzalo as the system rapidly lost strength Friday evening. Despite this, Barbadians were warned to stay away from the seas as the system was still expected to generate dangerous conditions on water. The majority of Barbadians adhered to those messages issued by the Met officials, however our team spotted a few bathers at Enterprise Beach in Christ Church. Some opted to remain onshore, relaxing and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere where they shared

Barbadians have started to gather at the Wildey Gymnasium for the funeral of the late Richard Stoute. ( Video by Reco Moore) | The Nation Barbados

Barbadians may know grass snakes are harmless but when they encounter them, the cameras often come out. Roger Belgrave of Cave Hill, St Michael found this small snake in his yard this morning. | The Nation Barbados