This is the “ABOUT BARBADOS” Directoty. Pages found within this Category are listed below.
Barbadian Folklore: The Steel Donkey
Saturday, 13 May 2017
The Steel Donkey is essentially the Barbadian version of the Jamaican Rolling Calf. This ‘creature’ emerged sometime in the early 20th century, out of the superstition of ‘cursing’; that is, the belief that persons could put curses on others. In appearance, the steel donkey has features of an animal (more specifically, a donkey) with eyes
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Talk Like ah Bajan Part 2
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
This article follows on from yesterday’s article that presented some of the more commonly used Bajan sayings and proverbs. In this article, we will take a more in-depth look at the Bajan vernacular, by presenting a glossary of regularly used words and their meanings. Please note that these are not all the words/terms that form the
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Talk Like ah Bajan Part 1
Tuesday, 09 May 2017
If you are a tourist, have you ever passed a group of Bajans speaking and thought to yourself, “what on earth are those people saying?” Have any of you younger Barbadians been at a family gathering when all of a sudden great-grandma exclaims “one smart get catch at two smart door”, everyone starts laughing
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The Parish of St.Michael – Key Points of Interest
Friday, 05 May 2017
The Parish of St. Michael – Key Points of Interest Aerial View of St. Michael The Parish of St. Michael contains many historical locations and points of interest that appeal to both locals and tourists. This of no surprise, given that the capital city of Barbados, Bridgetown, is located in this parish. In this article, we present information on Bridgetown, as well as
Grenade Hall Forest & Signal Station
Friday, 24 March 2017
Grenade Hall combines a restored signal station and a natural forest to create a wonderful attraction for history and nature lovers. The entry fee you pay will not only allow you access to the Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station but also to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. The signal station offers patrons fantastic views of
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The Barbados Wildlife Reserve
Monday, 20 March 2017
The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is a zoo-like reserve located across the road from the Farley Hill National Park in a natural mahogany wood. It is known as the animal kingdom of Barbados. What makes this experience amazing is that only a few of the animals are caged so you can see the animals roaming around
The History of Speightstown
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Over 350 years old, Speightstown is one of the four major towns in Barbados, the northern most and 2nd largest town on the island. In terms of cultural significance and importance, Speightstown is the second most important town in Barbados. The town was settled in 1630 and was named after William Speight, the owner of
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Why Come to Barbados?
Thursday, 23 February 2017
It is no secret that the Caribbean is one of the hottest and attractive holiday destinations. Each Caribbean island has their own set of attractions to entice visitors but we choose Barbados as the #1 Caribbean destination. Why? Because it is the ideal tropical paradise. But, don’t take our word for it: The Weather Barbados
All ‘Bout Tamarind
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Tamarind is one of the most versatile fruits in the Caribbean. This low hanging fruit can be picked from the tree, shelled and eaten as is. While this is a great way to use and eat tamarind, the fruit can also be used in a variety of different ways, the most popular of which are
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Helpful Tips to Enhance Your Bajan Experience
Saturday, 21 January 2017
When travelling to a new country, there are a few things that tourists need to be aware of in an effort to maximise their travel experience. This article presents some useful tips that come in handy when traveling to Barbados. Currency While the Barbados Dollar is fixed to the US dollar and does not fluctuate,
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Artists in Barbados-Christopher Chandler
Friday, 13 January 2017
I was born for art. This is my destiny. My life and my works are my greatest statements. They speak for themselves. Their impact on the artistic and general environment of my country, will speak for itself. I believe in the capacity of myself, and my people to be more, and I love my country.
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Tropical Flowers in Barbados
Thursday, 05 January 2017
Whether we take a cool drive in the country or just go for a casual stroll, there are many beautiful flowers to be seen along the way. However, many do not know the names of these flowers. This guide presents a list of all the tropical flowers found on the island. Unfortunately, none of these
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The Barbados Museum and Historical Society
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
This society was established in 1933 by an act of parliament in an effort to document on permanent record, all aspects of Barbados’ history: old buildings, leading families and anything that is of historical interest. It is currently housed in the Garrison Historic Area, in the building that used to form the military prison at
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Top Things to do on Date Night
Friday, 09 December 2016
With busy schedules and increasing workloads, time to spend with the significant other becomes limited. However, that’s the ideal reason date night was invented, to take eat least one night a week to just be with each other without any distractions – work, kids etc. With so many things to do in Barbados, it could
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Places to Get Married in Barbados
Monday, 07 November 2016
Many visitors choose to get married in Barbados. At times, these weddings are spontaneous, other times, they are well planned by professionals or even themselves. One of the best things about getting married in Barbados is the fact that there is absolutely no shortage of places to get married, regardless of the type of wedding
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