Something New – New Twists on Old Wedding Traditions

More and more couples have been showing a more adventurous spirit when planning their wedding. While they do appreciate that some of the old age wedding traditions are significant, they put their own twist on them. What is significant about most modern weddings, is the effort that is put into making sure the ceremony is
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Bringing the Stars Closer to Earth Featurette: Anthony “The Mighty Gabby” Carter

Our next feature in this series of “Bringing the Stars Closer to Earth” is on Anthony “The Mighty Gabby” Carter. This article will take an interview style format, with most of the responses coming from several different articles. Quick Facts Name: Anthony Carter Born: March 30th, 1948   Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m the
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Dining by the Water’s Edge – St. Joseph

  Fine Dining  The best places to engage in fine dining by the water’s edge in St. Joseph are:     The Atlantis Restaurant With an internal capacity of 120 persons and a deck capacity of 75, the Atlantis restaurant, located at the Atlantis hotel, is a wonderful restaurant for special occasions. It is known
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Tips and Tricks – Simple Household Remedies for Common Issues

You wake up after a long and peaceful sleep and what do you see? A huge mosquito bite on your arm that is itchy, red and twice the size it should be. Or, maybe you have to get up early for work the next day and you just can’t sleep. Or you’re playing with the
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What’s in a Town? – Bridgetown

History Bridgetown is the largest town in Barbados and also the capital city of the island. Bridgetown, previously known as “Indian Bridge” and the “town of St. Michael” obtained status as Barbados’ capital in 1838 after slavery was abolished and in June 2011 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Careenage in Bridgetown
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Best Uses of Coconut Oil

Pure coconut oil is a natural oil that can be used for a variety of purposes both internally and externally. Its main fat is called lauric acid: an acid that contains Vitamins E and K as well as iron. Coconut oil has antifungal, antibacterial, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and healing properties, just to name a few. This
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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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Barbados Staycation Stories

After long, hard workdays and weeks, locals need a break. However, with the tough economic times, some cannot always afford to travel abroad. Luckily, Barbados has great accommodation facilities island wide that tourists frequent for their vacations and locals can visit for their staycations. Below are some of the experiences of some locals who stayed
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Din­ing by the Water’s Edge – St. James

Dining by the Water’s Edge is a wonderfully romantic experience in tropical Barbados. Here are some restaurants where you and your loved one can go in St. James to experience this romantic setting… Fine Dining Bajan Blue Located on the lower terrace of the Sandy Lane Hotel, the Bajan Blue offers all day dining with
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Pairing Food and Wine: What goes with what?

It is important that every diner knows how best to complement their food with a nice wine. Whether you are having a medium rare steak or shrimp pasta, choosing the best wine for your meal is very important. There is a wealth of knowledge all over the internet describing how this should be done, so
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Wine Tasting 101: A Basic Guide to What You Need to Know

Everyone knows how to drink wine, but not many know how to taste it. Believe it or not, tasting the wine is only one fifth of the wine tasting experience! Even though there are various steps to tasting wine, they all fall under three of the five major senses: sight, smell, and taste. Aspects of
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Road Safety Tips: For Drivers and Pedestrians

Whether you are a local or tourist in Barbados, it is important that you are aware of certain aspects of the road safety in Barbados, as well as certain precautions that need to be taken while driving or walking. Road Safety in Barbados has risen to the forefront of policymakers in the country, as the
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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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Liming: What on Earth is It?

Liming is one of the most popular pastimes in the world. While many flock to the movies, fetes and parties, liming remains an age old tradition that never goes out of style. But what exactly is liming? The Urban dictionary defines it as: … any leisure activity entailing the sharing of food and drink, the

This Magic Moment: My Wedding Experience

Weddings are probably my favorite event to attend. I love seeing the color schemes, decorations, bridesmaids and groomsmen attire and especially the moment when the happy couple says “I do”. I especially love the food at receptions because it is usually such a nice blend of Bajan and Caribbean cuisine. My latest wedding experience was
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Hairstyles to Suit Your Face Shape

Choosing the right hairstyle for your face is a very important task. Your hairdresser can give you the latest hairdo, but on the wrong face, it can be nothing short of a disaster. The ideal hairstyle is one that minimizes the displeasing aspects of your face and highlights the positive ones, and every woman should
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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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DIY – Make a Kite!

Although traditionally associated with Easter, kite flying in some neighborhoods in Barbados has become a year round activity. Now with the Summer Holiday upon us, children will be seeking to get their own kite to fly. This article will present a very simple way you can create a relatively simple kite, for you, your children

Wines of the Caribbean

The Caribbean may be the undisputed home of rum, but it is not generally known for its wines. Most of the wines currently made in the region have only been in production for a few years and this article will present a few of these. The lack of significant development in the area of wines
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