Barbados

Country Barbados
Capital Bridgetown
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Barbadian dollar(BBD)
Languages English & Bajan

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The island was uninhabited when first settled by the British in 1627. Slaves worked the sugar plantations established on the island until 1834 when slavery was abolished. The economy remained heavily dependent on sugar, rum, and molasses production through most of the 20th century. The gradual introduction of social and political reforms in the 1940s and 1950s led to complete independence from the UK in 1966. In the 1990s, tourism and manufacturing surpassed the sugar industry in economic importance.

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Barbados - CIA World Fact Book
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PM Modi receives top Barbados award for 'strategic leadership' in Covid crisis - India TodayPM Modi receives top Barbados award for 'strategic leadership' in Covid crisis  India Today

Statement by AbdulKadir Musse, UNICEF Representative for the Eastern Caribbean Area, on the shooting death of Shawnathon Chase - UnicefStatement by AbdulKadir Musse, UNICEF Representative for the Eastern Caribbean Area, on the shooting death of Shawnathon Chase  Unicef

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Afreximbank breaks ground on historic state-of-the-art AATC in Barbados, first outside Africa - African Export-Import BankAfreximbank breaks ground on historic state-of-the-art AATC in Barbados, first outside Africa  African Export-Import Bank

PM Modi conferred with 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' award, dedicates it to '1.4 billion Indians' - India TV NewsPM Modi conferred with 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' award, dedicates it to '1.4 billion Indians'  India TV News

Annmarie Thompson has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Barbados Resort - Hospitality NetAnnmarie Thompson has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Barbados Resort  Hospitality Net

PM Modi Dedicates Barbados’ Highest Honor, Conferred Upon Him, to 1.4 Billion Indians - DD NewsPM Modi Dedicates Barbados’ Highest Honor, Conferred Upon Him, to 1.4 Billion Indians  DD News

Greece, Spain, Tanzania, US, South Africa, Barbados And More – Condor Expands To Vienna With Daily Frankfurt Flights And Direct Mediterranean Getaways - Travel And Tour WorldGreece, Spain, Tanzania, US, South Africa, Barbados And More – Condor Expands To Vienna With Daily Frankfurt Flights And Direct Mediterranean Getaways  Travel And Tour World

New Jersey Farmer Banks on Barbados Blackbelly Sheep - Lancaster FarmingNew Jersey Farmer Banks on Barbados Blackbelly Sheep  Lancaster Farming

Harrison College: How Barbados school system was the making of Salt and Bethell - ESPNcricinfoHarrison College: How Barbados school system was the making of Salt and Bethell  ESPNcricinfo

Order of Freedom of Barbados - Drishti IASOrder of Freedom of Barbados  Drishti IAS

Barbados’ CARICOM Youth Ambassador Launches Sustainable School Gardening Project with PAHO/EU support - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Barbados’ CARICOM Youth Ambassador Launches Sustainable School Gardening Project with PAHO/EU support  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Barbados - General DebateBarbados  General Debate

Tracking over 30 years of coral reef infrastructure degradation in Barbados - NatureTracking over 30 years of coral reef infrastructure degradation in Barbados  Nature

Guyana, Barbados to confer their top awards on PM Modi - Times of IndiaGuyana, Barbados to confer their top awards on PM Modi  Times of India

Minister Reid: Tiny nation can become global tech giant - Barbados TodayMinister Reid: Tiny nation can become global tech giant  Barbados Today

No Super50 Cup winners after finalists forfeit rain-affected title contest - ESPNcricinfoNo Super50 Cup winners after finalists forfeit rain-affected title contest  ESPNcricinfo

Bethell hoping to dodge Barbados boos on West Indies homecoming - ESPNcricinfoBethell hoping to dodge Barbados boos on West Indies homecoming  ESPNcricinfo

Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley hails PM Modi’s visit as ‘historic moment’ for CARICOM - DD NewsBarbados PM Mia Amor Mottley hails PM Modi’s visit as ‘historic moment’ for CARICOM  DD News

West Indies impress against USA in Barbados to stay in semi-final race - ICCWest Indies impress against USA in Barbados to stay in semi-final race  ICC

President von der Leyen boosts ties with the Caribbean region during the CARICOM Summit in Barbados - European CommissionPresident von der Leyen boosts ties with the Caribbean region during the CARICOM Summit in Barbados  European Commission

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Barbados (March 28, 2025) - USEmbassy.govDemonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Barbados (March 28, 2025)  USEmbassy.gov

Barbados – Afreximbank to Build $180 Million Center - NY Carib NewsBarbados – Afreximbank to Build $180 Million Center  NY Carib News

PM meets with the Prime Minister of Barbados - pmindiaPM meets with the Prime Minister of Barbados  pmindia

DLP not against Afreximbank HQ but condemns free land transfer - Barbados TodayDLP not against Afreximbank HQ but condemns free land transfer  Barbados Today

I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the 5 I'd definitely visit again. - YahooI've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the 5 I'd definitely visit again.  Yahoo

GUYANA AND BARBADOS NO SHOW FOR CRITICAL CWI GOVERNANCE VOTE - SECOND TIME IN HISTORY - WindiesGUYANA AND BARBADOS NO SHOW FOR CRITICAL CWI GOVERNANCE VOTE - SECOND TIME IN HISTORY  Windies

SME resilience workshop convenes cities from Barbados, Japan and Spain - UNDRRSME resilience workshop convenes cities from Barbados, Japan and Spain  UNDRR

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST—BARBADOS AFRICAN TRADE CENTRE - African Export-Import BankEXPRESSION OF INTEREST—BARBADOS AFRICAN TRADE CENTRE  African Export-Import Bank

Hurricane warning leaves India stranded in Barbados after World Cup triumph - ESPNcricinfoHurricane warning leaves India stranded in Barbados after World Cup triumph  ESPNcricinfo

Tax filing for 2024 opens, deadline April 30 - Barbados TodayTax filing for 2024 opens, deadline April 30  Barbados Today

How I’m turning seaweed into biofuel for cars on Barbados - NatureHow I’m turning seaweed into biofuel for cars on Barbados  Nature

Constitutional Reform in Barbados: The Enduring Influence of Westminster? - ConstitutionNetConstitutional Reform in Barbados: The Enduring Influence of Westminster?  ConstitutionNet

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Media Hub in Barbados to cater for travelling and local media for Super 8 and knockout stage - ICCICC Men’s T20 World Cup Media Hub in Barbados to cater for travelling and local media for Super 8 and knockout stage  ICC

From Barbados to the Big Apple: A UNICEF Youth Advocate's journey | UNICEF Eastern Caribbean - UnicefFrom Barbados to the Big Apple: A UNICEF Youth Advocate's journey | UNICEF Eastern Caribbean  Unicef

FOCUS ON: In Barbados, Multi-Hazard Early Warning System saves lives - UNDRRFOCUS ON: In Barbados, Multi-Hazard Early Warning System saves lives  UNDRR

Team India stuck in Barbados as Hurricane Beryl shuts down airport, expected to open in next 6 to 12 hours - The Economic TimesTeam India stuck in Barbados as Hurricane Beryl shuts down airport, expected to open in next 6 to 12 hours  The Economic Times

Barbados Launches Living Laboratory to Strengthen Public Health Innovation - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Barbados Launches Living Laboratory to Strengthen Public Health Innovation  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Indian team expected to fly out of Barbados on Tuesday evening - ESPNcricinfoIndian team expected to fly out of Barbados on Tuesday evening  ESPNcricinfo

Barbados data watch: More runs and better returns for pace - Cricbuzz.comBarbados data watch: More runs and better returns for pace  Cricbuzz.com

Jordan: Blue economy ‘ripe for exploitation’ but regulation key - Barbados TodayJordan: Blue economy ‘ripe for exploitation’ but regulation key  Barbados Today

Layoffs, rehires ‘part of digital transformation’ - Barbados TodayLayoffs, rehires ‘part of digital transformation’  Barbados Today

Test skipper steps down: ‘We must always do what’s best for the team’ - Barbados TodayTest skipper steps down: ‘We must always do what’s best for the team’  Barbados Today

GovTech Barbados, Zindi announce AI ecosystem partnership - Tech News TTGovTech Barbados, Zindi announce AI ecosystem partnership  Tech News TT

Team India Stranded In Barbados Due To Hurricane. Report Reveals BCCI's Plan - NDTV SportsTeam India Stranded In Barbados Due To Hurricane. Report Reveals BCCI's Plan  NDTV Sports

Barbados with Support of FAO Hosts Inception Workshop for Agricultural Digital Crop Management Project - fao.orgBarbados with Support of FAO Hosts Inception Workshop for Agricultural Digital Crop Management Project  fao.org

UPDATE -- Now Open for Bookings: Royalton CHIC Barbados Expands the Brand’s Caribbean Footprint - GlobeNewswireUPDATE -- Now Open for Bookings: Royalton CHIC Barbados Expands the Brand’s Caribbean Footprint  GlobeNewswire

Barbados launched the world’s first debt-for-climate-resilience operation - Green Finance LACBarbados launched the world’s first debt-for-climate-resilience operation  Green Finance LAC

Barbados completes debt-for-climate swap to address water shortages - Net Zero InvestorBarbados completes debt-for-climate swap to address water shortages  Net Zero Investor

Barbados and Japan Deepen Ties, Eye New Avenues for Cooperation - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverBarbados and Japan Deepen Ties, Eye New Avenues for Cooperation  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

How Barbados became a mighty voice for climate justice - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeHow Barbados became a mighty voice for climate justice  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

How Air India operated the special flight for Team India from Barbados - Times of IndiaHow Air India operated the special flight for Team India from Barbados  Times of India

Rainy Barbados awaits India vs South Africa T20 World Cup final, grim forecast even on reserve day - Times of IndiaRainy Barbados awaits India vs South Africa T20 World Cup final, grim forecast even on reserve day  Times of India

IND vs SA Pitch Report, T20 World Cup 2024 final: Ground conditions, toss factor, stats and records at Kensington Oval in Barbados - SportstarIND vs SA Pitch Report, T20 World Cup 2024 final: Ground conditions, toss factor, stats and records at Kensington Oval in Barbados  Sportstar

Jofra Archer: 'I had a bit of a cry' on return to action in Barbados - ESPNcricinfoJofra Archer: 'I had a bit of a cry' on return to action in Barbados  ESPNcricinfo

CAF Executive President Strengthens Caribbean Relations at 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Barbados - CAF -banco de desarrollo de América LatinaCAF Executive President Strengthens Caribbean Relations at 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Barbados  CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina

Seaport Industry Bill to position Barbados as leading transshipment hub - Barbados TodaySeaport Industry Bill to position Barbados as leading transshipment hub  Barbados Today

Team India stranded! Curfew in Barbados due to hurricane, airport shuts down - Times of IndiaTeam India stranded! Curfew in Barbados due to hurricane, airport shuts down  Times of India

Barbados to tackle Beryl coastal damage with IDB support - Barbados TodayBarbados to tackle Beryl coastal damage with IDB support  Barbados Today

Team India stuck in Barbados after T20 World Cup win amid Hurricane threat - Business TodayTeam India stuck in Barbados after T20 World Cup win amid Hurricane threat  Business Today

Mentorship in Motion: WIRE Network Celebrates Progress in Barbados - RMIMentorship in Motion: WIRE Network Celebrates Progress in Barbados  RMI

Hurricane Beryl delays Team India’s departure from Barbados - The Indian ExpressHurricane Beryl delays Team India’s departure from Barbados  The Indian Express

‘Pride of Barbados’ honours St Thomas ten for community service - Barbados Today‘Pride of Barbados’ honours St Thomas ten for community service  Barbados Today

Director-General’s Award for Global Health goes to Prime Minister of Barbados and developers of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 - World Health Organization (WHO)Director-General’s Award for Global Health goes to Prime Minister of Barbados and developers of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19  World Health Organization (WHO)

Barbados fishing industry still reeling from hurricane aftermath - BBCBarbados fishing industry still reeling from hurricane aftermath  BBC

Commonwealth Secretary-General joins CARICOM leaders in Barbados to tackle regional challenges - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth Secretary-General joins CARICOM leaders in Barbados to tackle regional challenges  thecommonwealth.org

EU Officially Endorses HDF Energy's Renewstable® Barbados Project - Fuel Cells WorksEU Officially Endorses HDF Energy's Renewstable® Barbados Project  Fuel Cells Works

The second coming of Saqib Mahmood, the 'King of Barbados' - ESPNThe second coming of Saqib Mahmood, the 'King of Barbados'  ESPN

The Best Time to Visit Barbados - Condé Nast TravelerThe Best Time to Visit Barbados  Condé Nast Traveler

Indian team's departure from Barbados delayed - The Economic TimesIndian team's departure from Barbados delayed  The Economic Times

Barbados making a not-so-silent surge toward mass tourism - Barbados TodayBarbados making a not-so-silent surge toward mass tourism  Barbados Today

Indian team set to return home from Barbados following hurricane-induced delay - Cricbuzz.comIndian team set to return home from Barbados following hurricane-induced delay  Cricbuzz.com

Pope Francis meets Prime Minister of Barbados - Vatican NewsPope Francis meets Prime Minister of Barbados  Vatican News

Special Air India flight lands in Barbados, India's World Cup winning squad to reach New Delhi on July 4 - India TV NewsSpecial Air India flight lands in Barbados, India's World Cup winning squad to reach New Delhi on July 4  India TV News

Bank employee uncovers $155K fraud linked to deceased customer - Barbados TodayBank employee uncovers $155K fraud linked to deceased customer  Barbados Today

How Barbados, Mexico, Dominican Republic. Bahamas, Belize, Jamaica, Aruba, and Costa Rica Are Raising Tourist Taxes to Fund Sustainable Tourism and Upgrade Infrastructure Across the Caribbean and America: New Report Travelers Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldHow Barbados, Mexico, Dominican Republic. Bahamas, Belize, Jamaica, Aruba, and Costa Rica Are Raising Tourist Taxes to Fund Sustainable Tourism and Upgrade Infrastructure Across the Caribbean and America: New Report Travelers Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup final, Barbados weather: Rain threat in Bridgetown; What happens in case of washout? - Hindustan TimesIndia vs South Africa T20 World Cup final, Barbados weather: Rain threat in Bridgetown; What happens in case of washout?  Hindustan Times

Japan-Barbados Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Barbados Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Barbados Debates Cybercrime Bill - Alliance Defending Freedom InternationalBarbados Debates Cybercrime Bill  Alliance Defending Freedom International

India's World Cup heroes remain stranded in Barbados; BCCI's Jay Shah reacts as Hurricane Beryl becomes more severe - Hindustan TimesIndia's World Cup heroes remain stranded in Barbados; BCCI's Jay Shah reacts as Hurricane Beryl becomes more severe  Hindustan Times

UCL economist, Pope and Barbados Prime Minister call for an economics of the common good - UCL - London's Global UniversityUCL economist, Pope and Barbados Prime Minister call for an economics of the common good  UCL - London's Global University

CWI ANNOUNCES SPECIALLY REDUCED TICKET PRICES FOR BARBADOS MATCHES - WindiesCWI ANNOUNCES SPECIALLY REDUCED TICKET PRICES FOR BARBADOS MATCHES  Windies

Barbados PM asks Donald Trump for face-to-face meeting on climate - The GuardianBarbados PM asks Donald Trump for face-to-face meeting on climate  The Guardian

Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh shares heartbreaking photos from Barbados as hurricane ravages Caribbean islands - Hindustan TimesRohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh shares heartbreaking photos from Barbados as hurricane ravages Caribbean islands  Hindustan Times

Barbados, Caribbean brace for Hurricane Beryl’s imminent landfall – Latest updates here - financialexpress.comBarbados, Caribbean brace for Hurricane Beryl’s imminent landfall – Latest updates here  financialexpress.com

Afreximbank to build US$180M centre in Barbados - Stabroek NewsAfreximbank to build US$180M centre in Barbados  Stabroek News

Team India forced to camp in Barbados as airport shuts due to Hurricane Beryl - India TodayTeam India forced to camp in Barbados as airport shuts due to Hurricane Beryl  India Today

Rihanna Goes Home to Barbados to Celebrate Her Newest Fenty x Puma Collection - YahooRihanna Goes Home to Barbados to Celebrate Her Newest Fenty x Puma Collection  Yahoo

Barbados: A Conducive Environment for High-Net-Worth Individuals - DeloitteBarbados: A Conducive Environment for High-Net-Worth Individuals  Deloitte

CAF partnership 'yielding results' - CAF -banco de desarrollo de América LatinaCAF partnership 'yielding results'  CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina

‘We need a reset’ says Prime Minister of Barbados - UN News‘We need a reset’ says Prime Minister of Barbados  UN News

Chinese Ambassador to Barbados Yan Xiusheng Bids a Farewell Call to Chief Justice of Barbados - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Barbados Yan Xiusheng Bids a Farewell Call to Chief Justice of Barbados  mfa.gov.cn

Team India stranded in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl: What are hurricanes, their types? - The Indian ExpressTeam India stranded in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl: What are hurricanes, their types?  The Indian Express

CAF and Barbados Sign USD 75 Million Agreement to Advance Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development - CAF -banco de desarrollo de América LatinaCAF and Barbados Sign USD 75 Million Agreement to Advance Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development  CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina

Barbadian youth lead the way in climate action at UN roundtable event - UnicefBarbadian youth lead the way in climate action at UN roundtable event  Unicef

Police probe fatal shooting in Carrington Village - Barbados TodayPolice probe fatal shooting in Carrington Village  Barbados Today

Thorne demands legislation to go after gangs - Barbados TodayThorne demands legislation to go after gangs  Barbados Today

Jacob Bethell: England all-rounder on route from Barbados to debut - BBCJacob Bethell: England all-rounder on route from Barbados to debut  BBC

Barbados Launches the World’s First Debt-for-Climate-Resilience Transaction - Cleary GottliebBarbados Launches the World’s First Debt-for-Climate-Resilience Transaction  Cleary Gottlieb

36 Hours in Barbados: Things to Do and See - The New York Times36 Hours in Barbados: Things to Do and See  The New York Times