We met with Siobhan Kirton of Shivs Barbados to learn more about her and her business. How did you get started? I resigned from Liat but I wanted to stay in tourism. I wanted to do something not offered in Barbados. Crabbing was something that I did as a child with my dad when we

St. Nicholas Abbey is set to open is Heritage Railway on January 21. This 3km, 1 hour tour will encompass the fields and hills of the north east of the island, allowing for breathtaking views of the coast and countryside. “…a longer journey now made sense, as it projected the visitor experience which until now

Ingredients 10 Golden Apples (not too ripe) 4-5 heaped tablespoons Brown sugar 8 Cups of Water Angostura Bitters Cinnamon Preparation Wash golden apples thoroughly and leaving the skin on, cut into pieces. Using a juicer, extract juice from pulp. Dilute juice with water and add sugar, cinnamon and Angostura Bitters to taste. OR If you have

With the start of a new year approaching, people often see it as a fresh start… an opportunity to implement new habits. But with changing habits, the biggest hurdle is sticking to the new path. Here are some tips to help you to make successful New Year’s Resolutions. 1. Make only one resolution. The more

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has given the medicinal cannabis industry the green light. She highlighted this at the First Caribbean Barbados Client Economic Forum, noting that there would be loads of benefits to the Barbados economy, especially as a cannabis tourism hotspot.   As Barbados is already a popular tourism destination, she spoke of the

Barbados is now home to the world’s first departure beach. Virgin Holidays Departure Beach lounge at the Copacabana, Bay Street has officially been opened. This provides Virgin Atlantic travellers the opportunity to eliminate the hustle and bustle at the airport and soak the last bit of sun, sea and sand while checking-in and collecting their

Mauby, produced from mauby bark, is probably the most popular drink in Barbados. Non-mauby drinkers would often hear “You can’t be a real Bajan”. The bark of the Colubrina Elliptica tree is boiled in water for at least an hour, producing a concentrated extract. This is then diluted with water, and sugar, spices and essence

Barbados is a land filled with characters, both real and fictional. Ossie Moore is one such character who has become ingrained into Barbados’ history. Today, Ossie Moore and his exploits are hardly spoken of but there was once a time when his name was on every tongue. Though thought to be folklore, Ossie Moore was