This is the “ABOUT BARBADOS” Directoty. Pages found within this Category are listed below.

What to do in Barbados this December 2017

December Run Barbados Series This exciting 3-day event is great for those who love to run. It is an event that attracts persons from various countries including Spain, Sweden, Canada, Germany, Italy, Britain and the USA. There will be 5 races over the course of the 3 days: Run for Fun, Run for a Cause

Top Things To Do This October 2017

October 28th Annual Barbados National Triathlon This event is hosted by the Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes (BFIT) and features a series of races held in the tranquil waters of the south and west coasts of Barbados, and scenic bike rides and run routes that take you across the island. Date: 1st Location: Barbados, Spring

At The Airport – Shops and Retail Stores at the Grantley Adams International Airport

At the airport, it is nice to have something to do, whether you are on a connecting flight, or experiencing a flight delay. The Grantley Adams International Airport has a good collection of shops and eateries, to accommodate these persons, as well as friends and loved ones waiting with someone or those who desire to
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Codrington College

Located in St. John, Codrington College was built in 1743, making it the oldest Anglican Theological College in the Western Hemisphere. The College was named after Christopher Codrington, who after he died, left two estates to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, in addition to a large sum of money, in order to
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What’s in a Town? – Holetown

Holetown was the first place of settlement in Barbados and is the third largest town on the island. Located in the parish of St. James, it was originally called Jamestown after King James the 1st of England. The name “Holetown” came about because ships used to be off loaded and cleaned in a small channel/hole
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The Barbados Garrison and the Garrison Historic Area

Also known as St. Ann’s Garrison, this 150-acre area functioned as the British Garrison for 126 years and was the first of its kind in the West Indies.  It is also one of the most intact British Garrisons in the entire world. This area was said to have fantastic defence capabilities for the British. The
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What’s in a Town? – Speighstown

History Speightstown is the 2nd largest and northern most town in the island. Rooted in history, Speightstown houses many buildings dating back to the early settlement days. It also has a very historic feel; as you walk along the town you see many vendors selling fruits and vegetables as well as various handmade jewellery. Speightstown
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A Month by Month Guide of Significant Dates in Barbados’ History

Like many of our fellow Caribbean islands, the island of Barbados has a rich history rooted in slavery. However, slavery isn’t the only notable historic event to have occurred in our tiny corner of the world. So on today, Emancipation Day, we take a look at some of the other important events in or history
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Talk Like Ah Bajan Part 3: Can Bajans translate their own vernacular?

Following on from our Talk Like Ah Bajan Series, we asked some of your “average” Bajans to translate some of the sayings we presented here. See how they did below… Bajan Saying: If you didn’t at de christening, yuh shouldn’t be at de wedding. The Average Bajan Says: If you weren’t there from the start
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Rachel Pringle Polgreen

One of the most talked about colored women in Barbadian history, Rachel Pringle Polgreen, achieved immortality by entering the books of history by becoming the first woman of her kind to own and operate a hotel in Barbados. If we look at this through 21st century eyes, it does not seem to be a huge
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Guinea Plantation – Yesterday and Today

….Yesterday… Guinea Plantation is located in St. John Barbados. With its expansive grounds, it is of no great surprise that it was one of the first sugar plantations located on the island of Barbados. It derived its name from the Africans from the Guinea Coast that once populated the property. Additionally, the location holds some
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Foods from Barbados You MUST Know

There are some foods that are staples of specific countries. Every country has its own National Dish, but outside of this, there are some foods, even though they not originally from a specific place, that have come to define the food culture of that specific country. For Barbados, this situation is no different.  This article
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Bajan Favourites: Local Cuisine

Every country has specific local dishes that reflect their culture and tradition. This is no different in the Caribbean, and as such, much of the local cuisine in islands such as Barbados are found in almost any restaurant. Some of these dishes are more favoured by persons for a variety of reasons. Here are some
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Fruity Delights – Fruits of Barbados

One of the best aspects of living in the Caribbean is the wide variety of fruits that grow across the islands. Barbados is no different; while many of the fruits might not be indigenous to the island, some are still locally grown and harvested on the island. This article will present some of the most
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Top Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Barbados

We usually have sunshine all year round but there are some days, specifically during the summer months that it rains. But the beauty of Caribbean life is that there is always something to do, as the older generation would say, “rain fall, sun shine!” Harrison’s Cave Tour this lovely and eye catching limestone cavern via
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Bajan Superstitions

There are so many superstitions that exist worldwide, largely unique in their own nature based on culture. This article will take a look at the superstitions of Barbados. Good Friday/Easter No sea bathing on Good Friday – this is one of the superstitions surrounding the Easter Tradition, as many believe Good Friday is a time
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Barbados Calypso: The Evolution of Calypso Music in the Island

Calypso music is the most popular music played on radio stations across the island and no matter where you go, from rum shops, to wedding receptions, you will surely hear this type of music blasting over the speakers. In this article, we take a closer look at the origins of and the evolution of this
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Real Real Bajan Games

Over the years, Barbadians have adopted many games as their own. These include rounders, pitching marbles, hopscotch, and warri. However, how many of the games currently played across the island have actually originated in Barbados? The answer is: not very many. In this article, we will feature those popular games with origins in Barbados. Strictly
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Chattel House

Chattel Houses of Barbados

Description Chattel houses are modest, wooden buildings, usually comprising of two small rooms, set on foundations of coral blocks. The roof of these houses are steep, and made of corrugated iron. In the early days, the roof had four sides, and were triangular in shape (pyramid like). However in the 20th century, they became more steeped
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What’s in a Bajan Cupboard/Fridge?

We all love the occasional bites of KFC, Chefette and Burger King here and there. But when it really comes down to it, we love some good ol’ Bajan cooking using recipes and methods from our parents and grandparents. The best thing about Bajan and Caribbean cooking is that we can use our own local
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