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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Shoes Every Man Should Own

While men may not be the shoe ‘freaks’ that most women are, men and women have one thing in common: they both like to look good and shoes are very important in this. Therefore, this article will highlight the styles of shoes that every man should own. Brown Brogues – these are essentially your ‘workhorse’
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Shoes Every Woman Should Own

Let’s face it: a woman can never have too many shoes: every color, every variety for every occasion. However due to many factors but most notably financial, it is a fact that you will not be able to have a pair of shoes for every single outfit combination in your closet. Therefore, we have compiled
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Corked Wines

Drinking wine is meant to be a pleasurable experience. However, there are some times where persons may encounter a bad wine that may just be chalked up to a “bad batch”, when in fact you could be in possession of a corked wine. Although a small percentage of wines become corked, one should still be
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Beach Day Checklist

Every day at the beach requires certain necessities such as sun tan lotion, food and games. However there are a variety of other things that are required for a fun day at the beach. Therefore, this article will present the ultimate beach day checklist of items you will need for your day. Beach Bag This
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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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Weddings on a Budget

He gets down on one knee and proposes. She says yes and they share what is the happiest moment of their lives to date. However, after the euphoria of the moment fades, reality sets in – money is tight and they have no idea how they will get everything they need for their big day.
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Rental Checklist: What to Look for when Renting a Property

Whether you are a local looking to move, or a tourist looking for a place to stay while on vacation, knowing what to look for is very important. Regardless of your reasons for renting a property, it will be your home for an extended period of time, so therefore it is important to have all
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Best Spots in Barbados to Watch the Sunrise and the Sunset

Experiencing a sunrise or sunset is a very romantic and picturesque moment. However, even if you do not have that special someone, it is also a great experience to enjoy on your own. Barbados is ranked as one of the best Caribbean destinations to watch sunrises and sunsets. This article presents 12 of the best
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The Pic-O-De-Crop Through The Years (2000 – 2016): The Best in Social Commentary

The Barbados Pic-o-De-Crop finals is the best and most highly anticipated social commentary competition in Barbados around Crop Over Season. It usually pits seasoned veterans such as Gabby and RPB, against consistent performers such as Adrian Clarke, TC, Ian Webster and many more. This article provides a list of the winners of this competition over
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Party Monarch Through The Years (2000 – 2016)

The Party Monarch is one of the most anticipated events of the Crop Over season and every year it does not disappoint. With music from seasoned competitors such as Edwin Yearwood and Blood, or soca legends in the making such as Mikey, Party Monarch over the years has produced nothing but hits. Here is a list
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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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Dah Beach is Mine

Every bajan has a favorite beach. Some, like a few to which I posed the question “What is your favorite beach and why” would first claim they don’t have any, but eventually, they will tell you which one they prefer.  The answers were quite interesting… Accra Beach Beach chairs and umbrellas are available; rest rooms

Skincare Tips: 10 Surprising Things You Can Do for Healthier Looking Skin

Many of us have several skin care products, whether it be cream, sunblock, an acne cream of some kind as well as a few anti-ageing products in our medicine cabinets. That outermost part of the skin that we pay the most attention to is called the epidermis and it is very vulnerable to environmental damage,
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Best Locations for “Island Hopping”

Where you can go outside of Barbados for a quick weekend trip or bank holiday? This article presents the Top 5 islands to go “island hopping”. The best part is, travelling to these countries is faster than one bypass trip from Oistins to Speightstown! Barbados to St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Travel time 40
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Destination Weddings

What is a Destination Wedding? A destination wedding is a wedding that is held in a location away from where you live. Some persons choose to have their wedding and the honeymoon at the same venue.  Destination weddings are growing increasingly popular and they can be intimate, involving only the couple, can involve a few of
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Barbadian Folklore: The Steel Donkey     

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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Wedding Etiquette for Guests – The Do’s and Don’ts

Believe it or not it is actually a privilege to attend someone’s wedding. Your friend or family member is paying thousands of dollars to invite you to share their day with them and because of this, it is your responsibility to show good manners and etiquette at their ceremony and reception. However, good wedding etiquette should be
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And the bride wore what…??

White is recognized as the traditional colour of wedding dresses. However, in recent times a new trend has been emerging: coloured wedding dresses! From red to orange to rainbow to black (yes, black!!), modern day brides are transforming the bridal scene. Well known designer Vera Wang even released a bridal collection in 2011 of predominantly black
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