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 - Wikipedia
Barbados - CIA World Fact Book
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CWI CEO Dehring hails Barbados’ dominance in U-15 tourney - SportsmaxCWI CEO Dehring hails Barbados’ dominance in U-15 tourney  Sportsmax

KLM Introduces new winter destination: Bridgetown, Barbados - KLM NewsroomKLM Introduces new winter destination: Bridgetown, Barbados  KLM Newsroom

Canada's Nicholas Kirton granted bail in Barbados - ESPNcricinfoCanada's Nicholas Kirton granted bail in Barbados  ESPNcricinfo

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

PM expresses gratitude for the ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ Award - PM IndiaPM expresses gratitude for the ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ Award  PM India

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

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

Barbados’ first Child Rights Ambassadors step into their power - UnicefBarbados’ first Child Rights Ambassadors step into their power  Unicef

Early warnings save lives: how Barbados’ risk-informed decisions prevented a disaster - UNDRREarly warnings save lives: how Barbados’ risk-informed decisions prevented a disaster  UNDRR

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

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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

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)

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

Guyana, Barbados to confer their top awards to PM Modi - DD NewsGuyana, Barbados to confer their top awards to PM Modi  DD News

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

PM Modi meets Barbados PM, thanks for Honorary Award - DD NewsPM Modi meets Barbados PM, thanks for Honorary Award  DD News

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

Netherlands, Barbados, Guyana: KLM Reintroduces Flights to Bridgetown and Georgetown for Winter 2025 Season, Enhancing Tourism Opportunities - Travel And Tour WorldNetherlands, Barbados, Guyana: KLM Reintroduces Flights to Bridgetown and Georgetown for Winter 2025 Season, Enhancing Tourism Opportunities  Travel And Tour World

Hydrogen Europe - Hydrogen EuropeHydrogen Europe  Hydrogen Europe

KLM to returns to Barbados its winter timetable - Economy Class & Beyond -KLM to returns to Barbados its winter timetable  Economy Class & Beyond -

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

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

Barbados: Final Report of the Constitutional Reform Commission 2024 - ConstitutionNetBarbados: Final Report of the Constitutional Reform Commission 2024  ConstitutionNet

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

KLM adds Bridgetown, Barbados, to winter route network - Aviation24.beKLM adds Bridgetown, Barbados, to winter route network  Aviation24.be

Cricket Canada 'monitoring the situation' after Nicholas Kirton is taken into police custody in Barbados - ESPNcricinfoCricket Canada 'monitoring the situation' after Nicholas Kirton is taken into police custody in Barbados  ESPNcricinfo

PM meets with the Prime Minister of Barbados - PM IndiaPM meets with the Prime Minister of Barbados  PM India

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

Courtesy launches line of hybrid cars - Barbados TodayCourtesy launches line of hybrid cars  Barbados Today

Flow celebrates Girls in ICT Day with students - Barbados TodayFlow celebrates Girls in ICT Day with students  Barbados Today

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

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

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

DLP denies role in BUT sick-out - Barbados TodayDLP denies role in BUT sick-out  Barbados Today

Time to Close the Energy Access Gap and Halve Emissions, Says UN Deputy Chief at Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum in Barbados - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupTime to Close the Energy Access Gap and Halve Emissions, Says UN Deputy Chief at Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum in Barbados  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Power, politics and trade union influence - Barbados TodayPower, politics and trade union influence  Barbados Today

Date named for by-election in Barbados - Jamaica ObserverDate named for by-election in Barbados  Jamaica Observer

King’s Baton Relay in Barbados - Commonwealth SportKing’s Baton Relay in Barbados  Commonwealth Sport

Another Version of Barbados Blackbelly Sheep History - Lancaster FarmingAnother Version of Barbados Blackbelly Sheep History  Lancaster Farming

Barbados Gets a Gulf Stream of Tourists. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverBarbados Gets a Gulf Stream of Tourists.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

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

Canada Loves Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Palm Beach, Mexico, Cuba, Dominica Republic, Puerto Rico But Not America, Cataclysmic Fifteen Per Cent Travel Surge Defies Trump Tariffs and National US Tourism Collapse - Travel And Tour WorldCanada Loves Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Palm Beach, Mexico, Cuba, Dominica Republic, Puerto Rico But Not America, Cataclysmic Fifteen Per Cent Travel Surge Defies Trump Tariffs and National US Tourism Collapse  Travel And Tour World

Barbados: Fourth Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and the Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Alternate Executive Director for Barbados - International Monetary FundBarbados: Fourth Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and the Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Alternate Executive Director for Barbados  International Monetary Fund

Advocate: Make space for parents in mental health conference - Barbados TodayAdvocate: Make space for parents in mental health conference  Barbados Today

KLM 787 Service Coming To Barbados, St. Maarten And Guyana - gatechecked.comKLM 787 Service Coming To Barbados, St. Maarten And Guyana  gatechecked.com

Gelling Legions take on Barbados Pelicans in new T20 tourney - Stabroek NewsGelling Legions take on Barbados Pelicans in new T20 tourney  Stabroek News

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

Unions differ on ‘sickout’; BSTU cites progress on term’s leave talk - Barbados TodayUnions differ on ‘sickout’; BSTU cites progress on term’s leave talk  Barbados Today

Mexico Set to Join Barbados, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Jamaica, Aruba, Costa Rica, and St. Lucia in Caribbean Push for Sustainability with New Tourist Tax: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldMexico Set to Join Barbados, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Jamaica, Aruba, Costa Rica, and St. Lucia in Caribbean Push for Sustainability with New Tourist Tax: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Magic moments for leading pair at Barbados Legends - Irish Golfer MagazineMagic moments for leading pair at Barbados Legends  Irish Golfer Magazine

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

Barbados retain CWI Rising Stars U-15 title with dominant win over Guyana - SportsmaxBarbados retain CWI Rising Stars U-15 title with dominant win over Guyana  Sportsmax

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

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

How Jamaica, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and The Bahamas Are Boosting the Caribbean Tourism Sector with Unstoppable Growth - Travel And Tour WorldHow Jamaica, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and The Bahamas Are Boosting the Caribbean Tourism Sector with Unstoppable Growth  Travel And Tour World

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

Guyana and Barbados to bestow their top awards on PM Modi during his historic visit - ThePrintGuyana and Barbados to bestow their top awards on PM Modi during his historic visit  ThePrint

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

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

Stage set as Apes Hill Barbados hosts prestigious Legends Golf weekend - SportsmaxStage set as Apes Hill Barbados hosts prestigious Legends Golf weekend  Sportsmax

Voglia di Caraibi? Dal 26 ottobre KLM volerà alle Barbados - The Flight ClubVoglia di Caraibi? Dal 26 ottobre KLM volerà alle Barbados  The Flight Club

Barbados PM calls for international rules based order to deal with climate change - Jamaica GleanerBarbados PM calls for international rules based order to deal with climate change  Jamaica Gleaner

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

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

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)

Pelicans ready for T20 Breakout - Barbados TodayPelicans ready for T20 Breakout  Barbados Today

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

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

Home tour: Inside a calming, luxurious villa in Barbados with views of the Caribbean Sea, just steps away from Rihanna’s - Tatler AsiaHome tour: Inside a calming, luxurious villa in Barbados with views of the Caribbean Sea, just steps away from Rihanna’s  Tatler Asia

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

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

Barbados named world’s most expensive country in 2025 - WICNews.comBarbados named world’s most expensive country in 2025  WICNews.com

‘Unanimous’ selection of Blackman for St James North by-election - Barbados Today‘Unanimous’ selection of Blackman for St James North by-election  Barbados Today

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

Child’s family continues plea for justice - Barbados TodayChild’s family continues plea for justice  Barbados Today

BLP hopeful pledges ‘people-first’ approach in St James North - Barbados TodayBLP hopeful pledges ‘people-first’ approach in St James North  Barbados Today

BWU ‘gatherin’: May Day family fête for St John - Barbados TodayBWU ‘gatherin’: May Day family fête for St John  Barbados Today

Garbage truck overturns in St John - Barbados TodayGarbage truck overturns in St John  Barbados Today

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

Police: Beware of scammers - Barbados TodayPolice: Beware of scammers  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)

Mental health crisis demands home-grown solutions – experts - Barbados TodayMental health crisis demands home-grown solutions – experts  Barbados Today

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

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

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

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 with Support of FAO Hosts Inception Workshop for Agricultural Digital Crop Management Project - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBarbados with Support of FAO Hosts Inception Workshop for Agricultural Digital Crop Management Project  Food and Agriculture Organization

All the Things to Do In Barbados That Aren't At the Resort - ThrillistAll the Things to Do In Barbados That Aren't At the Resort  Thrillist

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

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

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

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

U-15s revel in retaining title, CWI chief offers congratulations - Barbados TodayU-15s revel in retaining title, CWI chief offers congratulations  Barbados Today

BioMed X Launches Pilot Project in Barbados for Black Health Equity - Contract PharmaBioMed X Launches Pilot Project in Barbados for Black Health Equity  Contract Pharma

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

Six medals for Barbados at Carifta Aquatics - Barbados TodaySix medals for Barbados at Carifta Aquatics  Barbados Today