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Rihanna tops Facebook fans!

Barbados superstar Rihanna is now the hottest female artist on Facebook! Rihanna’s 40 million plus Facebook fans overtakes Lady Gaga’s count, making Rihanna the most followed female artist on the social media site. Rihanna will be performing in her homeland Barbados on August 5th as part of her worldwide LOUD tour. It will be Rihanna’s first concert […]

 

Steel pan music in Barbados

Steel pan music is most associated with our neighbouring islands of Trinidad and Tobago where the artform was born, but steel pan music is also extremely popular in Barbados as seen in the several pan events included in our Crop Over summer festival. Steel pan events found on the 2011 Barbados Crop Over Calendar include: […]

 

JetBlue begins summer service to Barbados

As the Barbados Crop Over summer festival and carnival heats up, JetBlue Airways is doing its part to bring more visitors to Barbados to experience the fun and excitement! Starting July 14th, JetBlue will add one additional flight to its non-stop service from New York JFK. JetBlue already offers a daily non-stop flight from JFK […]

 

Sweet Barbados Island Tours – discover the Caribbean’s sweetest island :)

Note: The Sweet Barbados Island Tours company no longer exists. Click here for currently available tours and excursions in Barbados. Looking for a new and exciting way to explore the Caribbean island of Barbados? Sweet Barbados Island Tours may be just what you’re after! This family run company makes you feel just like one of their […]

 

Caribbean lighthouses – Barbados

Did you know that the Caribbean island of Barbados is home to four historic lighthouses? South Point Lighthouse, Barbados The oldest of Barbados’ lighthouses, South Point was assembled on the island in 1852. It had been shown at London’s Great Exhibition  in 1851. This and Needham’s Point lighthouse are in the best shape, however none […]

 

Barbados Kayaking: go kayaking in the Caribbean!

Barbados Kayaking: go kayaking in the Caribbean!

Did you know that Barbados is a great Caribbean vacation destination for kayaking?

 

Golf and Spa Escape at Sandy Lane Hotel, Barbados

The luxurious Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados is now offering a Golf and Spa Escape that combines two of the hotel’s most impressive facilities – their world-renowned golf courses and spa. The package includes two rounds at the Country Club (host of the 2006 World Golf Championships). Alternatively you can substitute one round with with a round […]

 

World-class hospital to open in Barbados to serve global medical tourism market

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Invest Barbados today announced that a new world-class hospital will be built on the site of the former St. Joseph Hospital as part of a long-term development program that will also bring several specialty treatment centres, biotechnology research companies and patient accommodation facilities to the country over the next five […]

 

Barbados Artist Wins Grand Prize at International Contemporary Printmaking Biennial

Barbados artist Joscelyn Gardner has been awarded the Grand Prize at the International Contemporary Printmaking Biennial. She won for her Creole Portraits III suite of lithographs. Barbados has a very vibrant art scene with several galleries holding exhibitions throughout the year.  On your next Barbados vacation take a break from the beach and activities to spend some […]

 

Barbados wins gold at Taste of the Caribbean 2011

The Barbados Culinary team did the island proud by capturing a Gold team medal at Taste of the Caribbean 2011! Mitchell Husbands of Barbados was also awarded the “Chef of the Year” honours. Barbados was very much among the awards with team members winning the following: Gold medal: Janelle Crawford Gold medal: Andre Nurse Gold medal: Wilmore Jordan Silver […]

 
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