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Barbados Souvenirs

Barbados Souvenirs We know you will want to take home souvenirs from your Barbados vacation. That's why we've outlined some great ideas just for you! We've also explained where these items can be purchased to help guide you in your search for the perfect Barbados gift or souvenir. There are countless souvenirs you can get

Sandy Lane Gold Cup Festival

Since its inception in 1982, the Barbados Gold Cup aimed to be the most prestigious horse race in the Caribbean and was sponsored for the first 15 years by Cockspur rum. For the last 40 years (2023), it has been sponsored by the world-renowned Sandy Lane Hotel, whose endorsement has led to the event now

Shopping

Shopping You will find duty-free shopping bargains, designer brands, arts and crafts, and souvenirs in the Caribbean. Barbados shopping offers a complete duty-free shopping experience for any shopaholic. Want To Know More? Check out our Amazon storefront for lists of ideas of things to buy for a Barbados trip. Please note that if you purchase any items we recommend,

Things to Buy and Take Home

While shopping in Barbados, purchase some of our recommended souvenirs for our top 10 things to buy and take home. Rum Let's face it, folks; coming to Barbados and not taking back any of our legendary and mighty rum (trust me when I say it's pretty potent) is a wasted trip. Bajans are quick to

Dover

Dover Dover is located on the south coast of Barbados and is a hive of activity that attracts visitors from all over the world looking for action and excitement. However, it's not all about party time; you can still visit Dover in the parish of Christ Church and have a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. It's

Barbados Health Care

Local healthcare services in Barbados are easily accessible and of a high standard, with two main hospitals on the island. There are various medical centers, well-equipped private and public clinics, medical laboratories, pharmacies, and many private doctors in practice. The government-run Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has 600 beds, offers emergency services, and provides the Caribbean

Situation Report

Situation Report for COVID-19 in Barbados COVID-19 Situation report and timeline of how the coronavirus and COVID-19 have affected Barbados and its population. On Thursday, September 22, 2022, the Government of Barbados announced changes to the travel entry protocols. Effective midnight, Thursday, September 22, 2022, Barbados will discontinue all COVID-19-related travel protocols. Therefore,

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Barbados Independence

The Road To Barbados Independence After the first English settlement in Holetown (known as 'Jamestown') in 1627, Barbados remained a British colony for over 300 years before historically claiming its Independence from Great Britain in 1966. The movement towards Independence first began in the 1930s, when there was a documented struggle by the descendants of

History

Barbados History - At A Glance Barbados may be a small island, but it still has a vibrant history. From its humble beginnings as a settlement of Amerindians to its standing as one of the world's most sought-after holiday destinations, two distinct historical influences remain - English and West African. Today, Barbadian life embraces its

Rihanna

Meet Rihanna Barbados' princess of pop has been riding high on a sea of success since record producer Evan Rogers discovered her at the tender age of 16 in Barbados. As of August 2011, she has sold more than 20 million albums and 60 million singles, making her one of the best-selling artists of all