Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Jan 20th

On January 20th, America and the wider world celebrates the life and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. This day is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is celebrated annually on the third Monday in January. In celebration of this day, we will share some of King’s quotes.  “Darkness cannot drive out darkness:
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Global Handwashing Day – October 15th

Do you know there was such a thing as Global Handwashing Day?  It’s not directly linked to Barbados But important for Barbadians and kids all around the world. It was originally created for children and schools, but can be celebrated by anyone promoting handwashing with soap. Each year on October 15,  over 200 million people are involved
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Arts – Spoken Word – Caribbean Dream

#TBT –   This beautiful rendition/explanation of our Caribbean Dream was written by our dear old friend DJ Simmons. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.   Caribbean Dream Dreaming, Sailing thoughts flow through my mind, Visions reminding your subconscious of memories sublime, A mental slideshow capturing time, Finding a natural home, As
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Sightseeing at Needham’s Point

Have you visited Needhams Point recently? This historic area is located at the southern end of Carlisle Bay, on the south-west tip of Barbados. This beach
 is a favourite for sea-bathers. The calm, clear waters ensure a relaxing experience for both locals and visitors. Sandwiched between Pebbles and Drill Hall beaches, the area is a sea-bathers
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Island Videos

Take a sneak peek! Quick showcases of what it would be like to go to the following Barbadian locations!    ACTIVITIES  BARBADOS CONCORDE EXPERIENCE   WILDLIFE RESERVE       RESTAURANTS CHICKEN BARN                     SIGHTSEEING  RHIANNA BARBADOS TOURISM VIDEO: TOURIST OR TRAVELLER   BRIDGETOWN   BOTTOM
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Golf in Barbados

Go for the Green! Barbados’€™ year-round sunny weather makes it an ideal location for many sporting activities- an excellent example being golf. Whether you are a professional, or just getting started, there are several golf courses that can match your skills. Barbados has been described as a premier golfing destination, and has held prestigious tournaments
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Food & Wine and Rum

The Food & Wine and Rum Festival Usually spanning 4 days in the month of November, this world class festival has been hosted by Barbados since November 2010. It gives persons, locals and tourists alike, the opportunity to taste the delicious cuisine prepared by a number of celebrity chefs (local and international) and also sample
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Fruits of the World

Fruits – Overall Importance and Individual Benefits/Uses The Importance of Fruits             Growing up, we were all encouraged by parents and guardians to eat our fruits. We were always told they were important and beneficial to us. However, while we all may know that fruits  are a crucial aspect of our diets, how many of
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Oops! – It’s A 404 Page Error

Oops! We couldn’t find that page… but if you were in Barbados on the beach, that wouldn’t be an issue. Come join us or Try again. Click Here to Read Our Magazine  
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Top Island Picks

Here’s a sample article from the pages of Caribbean Dreams Magazine. The list below represents some of our top picks for Barbados. Harrisons Cave  Harrisons Cave is this month’s sightseeing Top Pick. If you ever happen to ask about places that you HAVE to see on island, Harrison’s cave is sure to be in the
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Private: Template – Photo Gallery Sampler

Check out our new Photo Gallery for pcs on the NCF events for the season and other events around the island Did you attend The Party Monarch Semi Finals ? Check out the photos Here {gallery}Gallery Samples{/gallery}
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Island News – SOL Rally Barbados 2015 – The Winning Rundown

  PANTON & FENNNELL WIN RALLY BARBADOS 2015 The most difficult rally to win” says Jamaican Jamaica’s Jeffrey Panton led an overseas lock-out of the Sol Rally Barbados podium at the weekend (May 29-31), as the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) celebrated the 25th Anniversary of its premier event with a record-breaking entry. In the Panton

Entertainment – Our Thoughts on the Toni Thorne Show

 Our Thoughts On The Toni Thorne Show  When I first heard about the Toni Thorne show I must admit I pre-judged it. I expected a cheesy Barbadian show that relied more on a witty host than any depth to the show. Unfortunately, I went into it with tinted glasses expecting to only watch the first

Entertainment – Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies You may have Missed

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies – Did you watch them all? Travelling to Barbados, might mean sun sea and sand but its not always the same for every traveller.  Others like the comfort of a good book and others still, the excitement of a good movie.  If you plan on staying in then try one
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Island News – Bajan Pilot Lands on Home Soil

When a Bajan pilot lands on home soil it’s often nothing much to speak of. However  when, Barbadian pilot of JetBlue Airlines, Ophneal Kellman, landed on home soil he was able to fulfill his lifelong dream when he landed a the commercial aircraft at the Grantley Adams International Airport. “It took almost two decades but the 37 year
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Parish Hopper

From Caribbean Dreams Magazine 3rd Edition – We challenge you to visit 11 parishes in 1 day. Did you try it?

Island News – Barbados hosts Race of Champions

Did you know that the 2014 Race of Champions will took place at the Bushy Park Circuit in Barbados on December 13-14 2014. Through a fan selection process, asking fans to vote on Facebook, Twitter and the official website, Bushy Park Circuit was selected stage RoC 2014. Below extracted from www.zigwheels.com.   Race of Champions is an end-of-season
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Island News – Bajans on Eastern Parkway

Barbadians go out in their numbers for the New York Labour Day Parade.  Flags, T-shirts, spray paint, whatever they can find is used so that Barbados is well represented. Photos below sourced from bajantube’s facebook page.        Photos sourced from bajantube

Island News – The Challenor Ice Bucket Challenge Reaping Rewards

Did you know that the there was an Ice Bucket Challenge to raising funds for the Challenor Creative Arts and Training Centre. One Donor towards the cause Mr.Yarde, who spearheaded the effort, recently donated cash to the care officer at the centre, Sheldene Applewaite. He said “We as Barbadians need to stop looking and saying somebody else
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Celebrity News – Kim and Kanye Tie The Knot

Kanye West married Kim Kardashian in a lavish Italian ceremony on Saturday (May 24) – then introduced her to their hundreds of guests as ‘my baby, Kim Kardashian West’. The multi-million dollar nuptials saw the couple say their vows on a hilltop overlooking Florence, shielded by a 20ft high wall of white roses and peonies