Latest Barbados News
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 among ‘Most Relaxing Beaches’
travel.usnews.com ranks Barbados in its “Most Relaxing Beaches” list for the United States and the Caribbean!
Flamboyant trees in full bloom in Barbados!
Every summer, between May and September, the Barbados landscape becomes a cascade of red, orange and yellow… the Flamboyant trees are in full bloom! The red variety, seen above, is by far the most common in Barbados, however the yellow and orange varieties can also be found across the island. When different colored Flamboyant trees […]
West Indies vs India at Kensington Oval, Barbados!
It’s international cricket again at Kensington Oval! One of the most historic grounds in the Caribbean, Kensington Oval in Barbados will play host to India for the second Test against the West Indies. Pakistan played two One Day Internationals in Barbados during their recent tour of the West Indies and honours were shared with each […]
Mount Gay Rum: The story behind Barbados’ most famous export
No trip to Barbados would be complete without a taste of the island’s national drink: rum.
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