Barbados News News Barbados » History: Barbados declared a republic, leaving behind history of British colonialism, slavery
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) — Fireworks filled the sky over Barbados on Tuesday as the Caribbean island nation declared itself the world’s newest republic, lowering Queen Elizabeth’s flag as it severed ...
News Barbados » History: Barbados, a centuries-old Jewish haven for relaxation — and refuge
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The end-of-the-year holidays are fast approaching in the northern hemisphere, with many already dreaming of somewhere warm to go. For Americans and Brits, the Caribbean – from ...
News Barbados » History: Best places to visit in Barbados to discover the island's rich history and culture
Barbados is one of those idyllic destinations with picture-perfect white sand beaches, lush green scenery and a gorgeous Caribbean climate. However, there's so much more to the winter sun hotspot ...
News Barbados » History: These 12 Under-the-Radar Historic Sites in Barbados Span Rum Distilleries, Coral Stone Estates and Hidden Gardens
The island is filled with under-the-radar spots like Clifton Hall Great House, above. Barbados has its landmark historic places. The Garrison in Bridgetown, with its parade ground and UNESCO World ...
News Barbados » History: Barbados - History and Heritage
It's believed that the first indigenous population of Barbados consisted of Amerindians who arrived from Venezuela. These were followed by the Arawak Indians who were, in turn, displaced in the 13th ...
News Barbados » History: Barbados Highlights Sites for Black History Month
Barbados is celebrating February as Black History Month by exploring the African heritage offered on the island. From plantation houses to freedom statues, the island has preserved its history perhaps ...
News Barbados » History: Barbados: Prince Charles acknowledges 'appalling' history of slavery as island becomes a republic
The Prince of Wales has formally acknowledged "the appalling atrocity of slavery" in the Caribbean, saying "it forever stains our history" at an event to mark Barbados becoming a republic. Prince ...
News Barbados » History: Barbados history, distilled
Dana Knight is the proprietor of the Sunset Vybz rum bar, one of 2,000 such bars on Barbados, where the spirit has been distilled by Mount Gay since 1703. Photo Credit: Gay Nagle Myers "Desperate ...
News Barbados » History: Barbados offers beaches, cricket matches, local rums and a glimpse of Jewish history
The wild Atlantic coast of Barbados has long stretches of empty beaches, quite a change from the highly populated Caribbean coast. David G. Molyneaux TheTravelMavens.com On evenings when Barbados ...
News Barbados » History: The rich culture and history of Barbados means there's much more to see than sea
Barbados is justly famous for its sweeping beaches, sparkling bays and captivating flora and fauna. But tear yourself away from the sugary sands and beach bars, and you’ll also discover a rich musical ...