Barbados News 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: Barbados leaves colonial history behind and becomes a republic – video report
President Sandra Mason was sworn in as the new head of state in the Barbados capital Bridgetown. The celebrations were attended by Prince Charles, who acknowledged the 'appalling atrocity of slavery, ...
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: 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: What Rihanna’s Barbados ‘National Hero’ Award Actually Means
See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Barbados has become the world's newest republic after officially ...
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 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: A Caribbean culture trip: From art and history to natural wonders, delve deep in Barbados
Most people are drawn to Barbados for its golden beaches, coral reefs, and bucket-loads of charm. And while this alluring, compact island certainly has all that to offer, along with a captivating ...