Posted on July 5th, 2008 by Harnell
Barbados casinos are not the only form of gambling on the island; horse racing is legal and enjoyed widely by both locals and tourists. The parish of St. Michael has the only horse track called Garrison Savannah, and regular races are held there, such as Heineken Stakes on Boxing Day, ... more
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Posted on May 30th, 2008 by Jasdeep
The need of going on vacations perhaps was never as strongly felt as is the case in today’s times. Growing work pressure has ensured that people suffer from bouts of fatigue. No wonder cases of burn out have reached an all time high in today’s times. The only remedy for ... more
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Posted on March 19th, 2008 by Lucas Andy
Barbados Surfing conditions are ideal for any level of surfer. Barbados is almost guaranteed to have surf somewhere on any given day of the year. Coral reefs practically encircle Barbados’ coastline giving the island the Caribbean’s most consistent surf conditions with swells all year round. You can find point breaks ... more
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Posted on February 16th, 2008 by Logan Ryan
Barbados, the jewel of the Caribbean, is known for its warm, friendly culture and modern culture. Enjoying a very high standard of living and stable political climate, Barbados has a flourishing expat community making it an ideal relocation destination.
With all the comforts of home and the warmth and culture of ... more
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Posted on January 19th, 2008 by Julia Katty
Rihanna was born in Saint Michael, Barbados in 1988, and has been a musical talent since she was a small child. In 2003, when only 15 years of age, she received her first big break when a friend introduced her to Evan Rogers, a prodigious music producer who happened to ... more
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Posted on December 24th, 2007 by Loane Emeline
Barbados was discovered by Portuguese explorer Pedro Campos in 1536, when he named the island Os Barbados (”The Bearded Ones”) which was subsequently shortened to Barbados. The Island is located just off the coast of South America, with Venezuela the nearest major neighbour. The island of Barbados is situated in ... more
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Posted on December 12th, 2007 by Alice
The economy of Barbados has traditionally relied upon the cultivation of sugar. After World War II, however, tourism quickly began to spread throughout the entire region. International tourism has now become the main source of revenue for Barbados.
Economic History
The island’s first inhabitants, the Arawaks, practiced farming and agriculture, including ... more
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Posted on November 22nd, 2007 by Sho
The nightlife and entertainment in Barbados is alive with music, bands, festivals, concerts, bars, nightclubs and rum shops. The only thing Bajans love more than just relaxing with friends is a good party or fete, due to the natural vibrancy of our people, shows, performances, plays and dances.
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Posted on July 22nd, 2007 by Isabel
The Barbados Transport Board is a government own organization with responsibilities for bus Transportation in Barbados. The Transport Board started its bus operations on August 24, 1955, as a result of private concessionaires experiencing difficulties running and maintaining their bus fleets. The Government of Barbados took over 116 buses from ... more
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Posted on July 22nd, 2007 by Mustafa
The eastern-most island of the Caribbean archipelago, and often regarded as ‘Little England’ in the Caribbean, Barbados offers endless pink and white beaches and a wealth of sightseeing attractions, including remnants of old England.
Most visitors come to Barbados for the beaches, and the western coast is loaded with coral ... more
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