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Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship port with colonial buildings and Nidhe Israel, a synagogue founded in 1654. Around the island are beautiful beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Local traditions include afternoon tea and cricket, the national sport
-WHY CHOOSE BARBADOS-
Besides its sunny beaches, Barbados is known for its British roots, friendly people, and shining star: Rhianna. This charming Caribbean island is small in size, but carries a refinement that attracts both the elite and backpackers wanting a taste of the island life. You may associate Barbados as the luxury island and we explain why. Here are our top 9 reasons to visit Barbados: Beaches, Harrison's Cave, Restaurants, Resorts, Shopping, Nightlife, Activities, Bridgetown (UNESCO-World Heritage Site) & most of all - Bajan Hospitality.
''It''s beyond SUN, SEA & SAND''
GEM OF THE
CARIBBEAN
GEM OF THE
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Barbados is located in the continent of the Caribbean and covers 430 square kilometres of land, making it the 206th largest nation in terms of land area. The Island became an independent state in 1966, after gaining its sovereignty from The United Kingdom. ... As well, the people of Barbados are referred to as Barbadian/Bajan.
Barbados is generally a safe place to travel, according to the U.S. State Department, with great beaches, fine rum, beautiful resorts, excellent dining, and the energetic nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap; however, there are certain perils travelers need to be aware..
The cooler season runs roughly from December to mid-April when the weather is drier and less humid than other times of the year.
Barbados is surrounded by over 70 miles of glorious palm-fringed, white sand beaches; warm, clear waters and a year round climate that is close to perfection.
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The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.functions are to promote, assist and facilitate the efficient development of tourism; to design and implement suitable marketing strategies for the effective promotion of the tourism industry; to make provision for adequate and suitable air and sea passenger transport services to and from Barbados; to encourage the establishment of amenities and facilities necessary for the proper enjoyment of Barbados as a tourist destination; to carry out market intelligence in order to inform the needs of the tourism industry.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR TRAVEL AGENTS
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Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.
One Barbados Place
Warrens, St. Michael,
Barbados. W.I. BB12001
Telephone: 246-535-3700
Fax: 246-535-3799
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Celebration of the 56th Anniversary National Independence
November 30, 2023
Celebration of the 56th Anniversary National Independence
November 30, 2023
After the first English settlement at Holetown in 1627, Barbados remained a British colony until achieving independence from Britain on November 30th 1966.
Motto: The golden shield contains the national flower, known as the Pride of Barbados, and a single bearded fig tree. The shield is supported by a dolphin fish and pelican. They stand for the Pelican Island, and fishing, respectively. At the bottom is Barbados' national motto ("Pride and Industry") on a scroll
The holiday is celebrated on 30th November. If 30th November falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
March 09 2023
Barbados wins top Green Destination Award at ITB Berlin
Barbados Today
Barbados has copped the Green Destinations Story Award for Environment and Climate at one of the world’s largest travel trade shows, ITB Berlin.
The nomination came from Barbados’ ambition to be the first island in the Caribbean to achieve a 100 per cent renewable energy goal by 2030 and a 70 per cent carbon neutrality goal by 2050. The strides taken thus far have landed Barbados its first milestone in this prestigious category, namely having the largest fleet of electric buses in the Caribbean.
Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, proudly accepted the award in Germany on March 7, 2023, expressing gratitude to Green Destinations.
“The fact that as a small island developing state we have been able to beat out a field comprising of 100 countries says a lot about who we are and where we want to be. Our Prime Minister, the Honourable Mia Mottley, has been a trailblazer on the international scene, advocating in particular for small island developing states to ensure that we not only build resilience but also stress the awareness and impact that climate change has on Barbados,” Minister Gooding-Edghill stated.
The Green Destinations Story Awards celebrates the most inspirational initiatives for sustainable tourism development, promoting 100 destinations as inspiring examples for other destinations, tour operators and visitors.
The Tourism Minister referenced the Barbados National Energy Policy 2019-2030, which outlines six goals to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
“Our policies at the government level have caused us to be where we are today, so I really want to say that this award is for Barbadians, this is about Barbados and its leadership in the field of resilience and climate change,” Mr. Gooding-Edghill added.
Among the most significant accomplishments, Barbados currently has a fleet of 49 electric buses. As Barbados transitions to greater use of solar energy, almost 43 per cent of the island’s grid is run on solar power, a remarkable feat in peak and non-peak periods. Over 25,000 of streetlights island wide now use LED bulbs to further reduce Barbados’ carbon footprint.
Portugal and The Philippines placed second and third in the Environment and Climate category. The award is a promising step in Barbados’ fight to become the first carbon-neutral small island. (BGIS)
PM Mottley is on 2022 TIME list of world’s most influential people
PM Mottley is on 2022 TIME list of world’s most influential people
May 23, 2022
Barbados Today
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has been listed among the 100 most influential people in the 2022. TIME100, the annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In the TIME article written by Director General of the World Trade Organization Okonjo-Iweala, Mottley has been described as “bold, fearless, and possessing a great intellect and wit, the Prime Minister is a brilliant politician who knows how to shake things up.”
Okonjo-Iweala highlighted Mottley’s riveting speeches at COP26 in Glasgow late last year, when she chided the world’s leaders for not working more diligently to limit the potential catastrophic impacts of climate change.
She further noted Mottley’s work as chair of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund’s Development Committee, where she reminded the world’s finance gurus that the level of a country’s per capita income may not always be the best measure of its wealth.
Okonjo-Iweala lauded Prime Minister as a Barbadian icon.
“The Prime Minister strides boldly on the world stage. She is an embodiment of our conscience, reminding us all to treat our planet, and therefore one another, with love, dignity, and care.”