Barbados Homes and Gardens Home and garden enthusiasts will be delighted with all that Barbados has to offer. While small in size the island is rich in diversity, culture and style. Barbadian homes reflect the unique history of the island. Local architecture juxtaposes vibrant colours and island flair with classic colonial architecture and luxurious modern

What You Need to Know About the Zika Virus Zika is a new mosquito-borne virus to the Caribbean, and as such public health authorities in the region are closely monitoring its development. Currently, cases of the Zika virus are being reported in many countries, including Barbados. In mid-January 2016, Barbados recorded its first official cases

Barbados' psychiatric hospital is located in Black Rock in the parish of St. Michael in the south-west of the island. Black Rock Psychiatric Hospital provides 24 hour care, 7 days a week, with both in-patient and out-patient services available. The site of the hospital was originally an old plantation house ('Jenkinsville') but was purchased by

Because Your Health Matters ... BayView Hospital is a privately owned and operated healthcare facility in Barbados. Established in 1989, BayView Hospital has been recognised as one of the leading private hospitals in the Caribbean region. The hospital is located in the parish of St. Michael, just on the outskirts of Barbados' capital of Bridgetown.

In February 2006, the island of Barbados became home to a state of the art, 24-hour all-encompassing health facility on the West Coast. Sandy Crest Medical Centre is located in Sunset Crest, St. James. Sandy Crest is situated in the Golden Anchorage building, obliquely opposite Chefette Holetown. This building formerly housed a Ninety Nine Convenience

Health Comes First In Barbados Boasting two major hospitals, and a variety of health clinics and experienced medical laboratories, for such a small island, Barbados has a very well-established healthcare sector. The two major hospitals in Barbados are: -- the government-owned Queen Elizabeth Hospital (also known as the QEH) -- and the privately-owned BayView Hospital.

The Tenax Central Corporation: Sunny Smiles in the Caribbean Tenax Dentists are world leaders in understanding and implementing the advantages of implant treatment for their patients. The Tenax Central Corporation has its headquarters in Barbados and boasts some 37 practitioners with firms in Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, Antigua and Grenada. We at Tenax Central Corporation are

Barbados Dental Services Dental Services in Barbados are comprehensive and comparable to most medically advanced countries. Our dental practitioners boast capabilities in such fields as Oral and Maxillo-Facial surgery, Dental Implants and Implantology and Cosmetic dentistry. Other dental practitioners include Orthodontists, Paediatric Dentists and Periodontists. There are a number of dental laboratories, dental technicians as

Compression Chamber The compression chamber has been operated by the Barbados Defence Force since 1985. There are currently four HBO (Hyperbaric Oxygen) trained physicians to ensure reliable 24hr medical support for the team of 4 Chamber Operators and 8 Chamber Attendants. The Diving Accident cover that the unit provides is available to scuba users from

The Barbados Mongoose It goes without saying that you'll surely see a Barbados mongoose scurry across your path sometime during your stay on the island. In fact, it's an old Bajan tradition that it's good luck to have a mongoose run across the road in front of you, so keep your eyes peeled! The mongoose