Barbados has long been known as 'The Land Of The Flying Fish.' The island's warm waters, which are rich in miniscule plant and animal organisms, provide an excellent food source for the flying fish, which in turn have provided Barbadians with a high-protein dietary staple for centuries. To see a teeming shoal of these silver

Barbados Banknotes Although banknotes had already been introduced to Barbados, all denominations of banknotes weren't in real circulation on the island until after its Independence in 1966. It was on 3 December 1973, the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) introduced the denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 100 dollars. Did you know? After this

Barbados Gardens Barbados Homes and Gardens - Barbados is proud of its’ showcase of spectacular homes and gardens. The general landscaping, which have combined to create an ‘Eden on the Sea’ in the heart of the Caribbean. The island presently hosts several thousands of cultivated species of plants which, The Barbados Horticultural Society creatively selects

Barbados Poetry Barbados has cultivated a number of outstanding and talented writers, playwrights and poets. Some of our poets and writers such as Adisa (Aja) Andwele, Edward Kamau Brathwaite and George Lamming are internationally known. Books on Barbadian Poetry are available at leading bookstores and at The Barbados Museum and Historical Society. Deighton Alleyne, a

National Cultural Foundation (NCF) In 1983 the Barbadian government passed an act of Parliament to establish a statuary body to celebrate the culture of Barbados and so The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) was born. The NCF provide grants and awards to help performers showcase their talent and under their remit are three of the largest

St. Philip is located on the south east coast of Barbados and less developed commercially than it's neighbouring parish of Christ Church. However, there is plenty to see and do in St. Philip and the area has recently undergone a big development in residential properties. The parish of St. Philip has the Atlantic Ocean as

St. Peter is located in the north of Barbados and is quite unique as it stretches from the calm tranquil west coast right across to the rugged crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast. The main town in St. Peter is Speightstown, located on the west coast and is the second largest

St. Lucy is located on the north coast of Barbados and is rather undeveloped compared to its neighbouring west coast, which is a hive of activity. Going to St. Lucy is like stepping back in time and it has some interesting places to visit and so it is well worth taking a trip up there.

St. John is located on the east coast of Barbados and it has quite spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean crashing against the cliffs. In this parish you will find historical churches, tourist attractions, and picture postcard sandy beaches. There are quite a few old Anglican churches in this parish, all of which are lovely

St. George is located in the middle of Barbados and commands stunning views overlooking both the south and west coasts. This parish is made up of many sugar cane fields, which slope gently down towards the sea. There is only St. George and St. Thomas that don't have a coast line, but despite there being