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Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship port with colonial buildings and Nidhe Israel, a synagogue founded in 1654. Around the island are beautiful beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Local traditions include afternoon tea and cricket, the national sport
Vision 2020 in Barbados-'We Gatherin' / Jan - Dec
(Launch Fri Feb 15, 2019)
Vision 2020 in Barbados-'We Gatherin' / Jan - Dec
(Launch Fri Feb 15, 2019)
'We Gatherin’ is a vision concepulized by Prime Minister, Hon Ms Mia, Amor, Mottley, is a 12-month global celebration of Barbadian excellence, and a re-commitment to the country’s successful future and core values that have defined us as a people. The year 2020 has been designated as the year for Barbadians and those who love this country to come home, reconnect with family and friends, and invest in the rebuilding and development of Barbados.
The initiative will begin in the north of the island in January 2020, and move southward every month, allowing each designated parish to showcase its icons, social life and the food for which it is renowned. The parish celebrations will culminate in St. Michael in November, and 'We Gatherin’ will climax in December in Barbados..
GEM OF THE CARIBBEAN
GEM OF THE CARIBBEAN
Located in the continent of the Caribbean, Barbados covers 430 square kilometres of land, making it the 206th largest nation in terms of land area. Barbados became an independent state in 1966, after gaining its sovereignty from The United Kingdom. ... As well, the people of Barbados are referred to as Barbadian/Bajan.
Barbados is generally a safe place to travel, according to the U.S. State Department, with great beaches, fine rum, beautiful resorts, excellent dining, and the energetic nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap; however, there are certain perils travelers need to be aware..
The cooler season runs roughly from December to mid-April when the weather is drier and less humid than other times of the year.
Barbados is surrounded by over 70 miles of glorious palm-fringed, white sand beaches; warm, clear waters and a year round climate that is close to perfection.
Oistins Fish Festival 2019/
(Sun April 14-Tues April 23)
Oistins Fish Festival 2019/
(Sun April 14-Tues April 23)
Crop Over Festival 2019
Sat June 08- Mon Aug 05
Excitement and Exhilarating
The Barbados Crop Over Festival spreads over period of approximately (12) weeks from the month of May through to August.
This summer Barbados invites travelers to live like a local and experience the island's lively Crop Over Festival, celebrating a 200 year-old tradition that honors the end of the sugar cane season. The six-week festival celebrates all that is Bajan with dusk till dawn parties, arts and crafts markets and a culinary-driven street fares./ visitbarbados.org & www.ncf.bb (Music & Fun galore)