Whatever the special event, event planning involves many details from budgeting, site design, coordinating event suppliers, décor, menu selection, delivery of equipment, entertainment, on-site supervision during the event, and of course, the wrap-up. The list seems endless. Proper planning is essential and proper planning pays making your event an unforgettable experience. The perfect and unforgettable
Barbadians Going Global! Many local Bajans have left this island paradise to go and live overseas. Barbados is proud to have several internationally-renowned people who originate from its sun-kissed shores. Whether for the pursuit of work or pleasure, Barbadians have tended to move to countries like Canada, the United States, or the United Kingdom. On
Meet a Bajan It's no surprise that Barbados' future economic well-being is today being built around the country’s greatest asset – our people. Please read all about Barbadian People from our collection of articles. Aunty Olga Lopes Seale Austin Husbands Barry Forde Brian Talma Cassius Clay David Kirton David Trotman Desmond Haynes Dr. Haresh Gopwani
The Governor-General (GG) of Barbados acts as the domestic representative for the Chief or Head of State. As a Constitutional Monarchy, the Head of State's role has been filled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II since February 6th, 1952. Barbados has one of the oldest Westminster-style parliaments in the western hemisphere. The governor and a
May 14th, 1625 - The First English Landing The first English ship arrived in Barbados after what appears to have been a fortuitous accident. Captain John Powell and his crew were sailing from Brazil to England and went off course, due to a navigational error. Powell found the island to be uninhabited and claimed the
Barbados Sugarcane Industry Sugar production, for decades past, the backbone of the Barbados economy, is now largely in decline, as world market prices plummet and manufacturing costs continue their upward spiral. The 2008 sugar harvest yielded some 31,600 tonnes of sugar, about 2,300 tonnes less than the 2007 crop year, but there may be a
The Prime Minister of Barbados (PM) acts as the head of the Barbados government. The Prime Minister is responsible for the administration of the government. The position of PM holds the most influential roles in the country. Barbados Heads of Government and their terms of office: Premier - Pre-Independence - Incumbent - Tenure - Political
Economics Barbados Economics is written by a variety of industry professionals. The Prime Minister of Barbados has personally written articles on the Barbados Economy, specifically on the CSME. If you are a student looking for detailed information on the Barbados Economy, this section will provide you with a wealth of knowledge from legitimate sources. --
Tourism Barbados Tourism has come out above the rest of the world and has landed the number one spot in the 2017 Destination Satisfaction Index (DSI) by "The World Economic Forum." The DSI is a metric that measures the overall valuation of a holiday destination based on the factors travelers find most attractive. Barbados was
Barbados Geography Want to know all about the geography of Barbados? Well, look no further because Totally Barbados has all you need to know, right here. Barbados is the most easterly island in the Caribbean island chain, otherwise known as the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies. Located east of both Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and 250 miles north-east of Trinidad