Barbados Museum of Parliament
Wednesday, 25 October 2017
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 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
Island Heritage – Independence Arch
Saturday, 19 November 2016
The Independence Arch was erected in 1987 to commemorate Barbados’ 21st anniversary of Independence. It can be found at the south end of the Chamberlain Bridge. The Independence Arch has several symbols of Barbados’ heritage within its design. At the top of the arch you will find the Coat of Arms bearing the national motto ‘Pride and
Island Heritage – Independence Square
Thursday, 17 November 2016
This lovely park overlooking the waterfront in Bridgetown was for many years a parking lot, well known for political meetings and gatherings. As a part of the beatification environmental project in 2005 this parking lot was transformed and a national symbol of independence and pride was revealed to the public in 2007. This location acts as
Island Heritage – Community Independence Celebrations
Thursday, 17 November 2016
The Community Independence Celebrations Secretariat, charged with planning the celebrations, seeks to ensure that the people become more involved with the preservation of Barbadian culture and heritage. They aim at positively affecting lives of Barbadians so that independence is not just a one day celebration and ‘pride and industry’ is not just a slogan. This
Island Heritage – Errol Barrow: Father Of Independence
Thursday, 17 November 2016
1920 – 1987 Errol Walton Barrown, one of Barbados’ National heroes and the acclaimed father of Independence, was born in the parish of St. Lucy on January 21, 1920. He was the son of the late Rev. Reginald Grant Barrow and the late Ruth nee O’Neal, and the nephew of legendary Dr. Charles Duncan O’Neal,
Island Heritage – Rum
Saturday, 22 October 2016
Barbados Rum & Rum Shops Looking for a rum shop ? Well they are literally around every corner on the island. There are all sorts of rum shops all over Barbados. Depending on how you define a rum shop, there are from 1,000 to 12,000 scattered across the island. They include village shops that provide