Interview With Siobhan Kirton of Shivs Barbados
Friday, 02 August 2019
by Malissa
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
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Railway Returns to Barbados
Tuesday, 08 January 2019
by Malissa
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
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Golden Apple Juice Recipe
Monday, 07 January 2019
by Malissa
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
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Making Your New Year’s Resolution A Success
Thursday, 27 December 2018
by Malissa
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
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Medical Marijuana Coming to Barbados
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
by Malissa
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
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The World’s First Departure Beach
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
by Malissa
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
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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
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Bajan Characters -Ossie Moore
Monday, 05 November 2018
by Malissa
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
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November Equals Independence Celebrations
Thursday, 01 November 2018
by Malissa
Barbados, after being a colony of Britain for over 300 years, finally gained its’ Independence on November 30th, 1966. This memorable achievement was largely due to the work of Errol Walton Barrow, the Father of Independence. This day is a nationally recognized holiday in Barbados. Celebration s begin on November 1st with the official Lighting
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