Bajan Fried Fish Recipe Caribbean offerings of fried fish are almost always exceptionally delicious. Three reasons for this are: the fish is soaked in lime, salt, and water during preparation; they are then marinated or stuffed with savory Caribbean seasonings; and they are fried in soft, home-seasoned breadcrumbs. You will need the following ingredients: Fish
1492 and Before - Amerindians in Barbados The first Amerindians: Years ago, the early settlers arrived in America. These Red Indians explored America and the surrounding Caribbean islands. It is unknown precisely when these first Amerindians discovered Barbados and settled on the island. Estimates range from 1623 BC until around 400AD. Archaeologists have analyzed the
Barbados Banknotes All currency denominations and banknotes weren't circulated in Barbados until after its Independence in 1966, even though notes had been previously introduced to the island. On 3 December 1973, the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) introduced denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, and 100 dollars. Did you know? The 1 dollar note was
What is Duty-Free Shopping? Duty-Free shopping in Barbados is shopping without the importation tax. All luxury items brought into Barbados are subject to the import tax. If purchased by non-Barbadians, who are leaving the country with the goods, the importation tax does not apply. Hence "duty-free" shopping. All of the shopping districts in Barbados have
In formal settings, the official language of Barbados is British English. In more casual settings, locals speak a dialect called 'Bajan.' Essentially, Bajan is a combination of both English and African expressions, which has produced a unique vocabulary and speech pattern - difficult to understand at times, especially for visitors to the island. The language
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
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 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,
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 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
