The main institutions responsible for security in Barbados are the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) and the Barbados Defence Force, which includes the Coast Guard. Their key supports are the government's Immigration and Customs departments. Barbados is also the headquarters of the Regional Security System (RSS) and provides nearly half of its annual budget. The

Barbados started as an island with a tumultuous beginning, and a dependency on tobacco and white indentured servants. But this system was ultimately not sustainable. The indentured system became a brutal regime of punishment. The only saving grace was that those servants who survived their five to ten year agreement were given a piece of

From Slavery Days To Emancipation Barbados was once known as one of the leaders in the slave trade, and it was a long journey to reach its abolishment in 1807 via the Slave Trade Act. And, even so, the Act only outlawed the slave 'trade', and did not completely end slavery in Barbados. As a

Much is heard of the sugar industry in Barbados; however, less is discussed of the first settlers who made Barbados the success that it is today. Much is owed to these brave few who created the platform for the Barbados that we know today. Despite the initial years of turmoil, where the ownership of Barbados

Learn more about Value Added Tax (VAT), hotel and service charges that might be added to your bill and helpful information on how to tip in Barbados. Many products and services in Barbados are subject to VAT. Implemented in 1977 this general taxation covers most items and replaced several other taxes. For Example: Consumption Tax,

Barbados has long been known as 'The Land Of The Flying Fish.' The island's warm waters, which are rich in miniscule plant and animal organisms, provide an excellent food source for the flying fish, which in turn have provided Barbadians with a high-protein dietary staple for centuries. To see a teeming shoal of these silver

Barbados Banknotes Although banknotes had already been introduced to Barbados, all denominations of banknotes weren't in real circulation on the island until after its Independence in 1966. It was on 3 December 1973, the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) introduced the denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 100 dollars. Did you know? After this

Barbados Gardens Barbados Homes and Gardens - Barbados is proud of its’ showcase of spectacular homes and gardens. The general landscaping, which have combined to create an ‘Eden on the Sea’ in the heart of the Caribbean. The island presently hosts several thousands of cultivated species of plants which, The Barbados Horticultural Society creatively selects

Barbados Poetry Barbados has cultivated a number of outstanding and talented writers, playwrights and poets. Some of our poets and writers such as Adisa (Aja) Andwele, Edward Kamau Brathwaite and George Lamming are internationally known. Books on Barbadian Poetry are available at leading bookstores and at The Barbados Museum and Historical Society. Deighton Alleyne, a

National Cultural Foundation (NCF) In 1983 the Barbadian government passed an act of Parliament to establish a statuary body to celebrate the culture of Barbados and so The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) was born. The NCF provide grants and awards to help performers showcase their talent and under their remit are three of the largest