St. Philip is located on the south east coast of Barbados and less developed commercially than it's neighbouring parish of Christ Church. However, there is plenty to see and do in St. Philip and the area has recently undergone a big development in residential properties. The parish of St. Philip has the Atlantic Ocean as

St. Peter is located in the north of Barbados and is quite unique as it stretches from the calm tranquil west coast right across to the rugged crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast. The main town in St. Peter is Speightstown, located on the west coast and is the second largest

St. Lucy is located on the north coast of Barbados and is rather undeveloped compared to its neighbouring west coast, which is a hive of activity. Going to St. Lucy is like stepping back in time and it has some interesting places to visit and so it is well worth taking a trip up there.

St. John is located on the east coast of Barbados and it has quite spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean crashing against the cliffs. In this parish you will find historical churches, tourist attractions, and picture postcard sandy beaches. There are quite a few old Anglican churches in this parish, all of which are lovely

St. George is located in the middle of Barbados and commands stunning views overlooking both the south and west coasts. This parish is made up of many sugar cane fields, which slope gently down towards the sea. There is only St. George and St. Thomas that don't have a coast line, but despite there being

St. Andrew is located on the east coast of Barbados and is where you will find Mount Hillaby and the area known as the Scotland District as it resembles the landscape of Scotland. The coastline in St. Andrew is quite flat as the land just beyond is all hills sweeping down to the miles of

Inland Parishes of Barbados The middle of the island consists of the parishes St. George and St. Thomas. These two parishes are located in the middle of Barbados or inland parishes, with St. George overlooking both the south and west coasts and St. Thomas being made up of many sugar cane fields, which slope gently down towards the sea. Both

Barbados 40 Years of IndependenceBarbados is rich in history and culture, with British occupants on the island since 1627. However it is only 40 years since the country became an independent state from the United Kingdom. Barbados has one of the oldest governments in the world, with Parliament first established in 1641, from December, 1961

Barbados Independence 2011Independence Day in Barbados is celebrated annually on 30th November with a national bank holiday and a colourful parade. This Wednesday November 30th, 2011 will be a national bank holiday and as always, to mark Independence Day, Barbados' Parliament buildings and roundabouts will be lit up with the national colours - yellow and

Barbados Independence 2010On November 30th 1966, Barbados was declared an independent island, ending over 400 years of British colonial rule. The Barbados national flag was raised for the first time, with its symbol of the broken trident symbolising the importance of the sea to Barbados and the breaking away from British rule. The Barbados National