July 9, 2022
Photo of raw sugar cane growing in the fields
July 9, 2022

Sugar, Rum and Molasses

Ships ahoy! The Story of Barbados sugar, rum and molasses Meet King Sugar Ships Ahoy!  That was the haunting call of the centuries-old movement to action, as the vessels bearing tons of sugar grown in Barbados, along with its by-products of molasses and rum, were loaded bound for Europe.  In […]
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June 10, 2022
Whole and half of ripe Papaya fruit with seeds, isolated on white background.
June 10, 2022

Tropical Fruits of Barbados

Traditions Retained Traversing the capital city of Bridgetown, along the many highways, bi-ways, alley-ways, streets, and street corners of this beautiful island, during the summer months you will come upon vendors offering their wares in fruit. The large trays are laden with fruit in an array of colours, which catches […]
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May 21, 2022
Group of men playing bagpipes on a Barbados boardwalk
May 21, 2022

Island Festivals

Photo credit: barbados.org   Twitter: @barbados Island Festivals The season for the celebration of summer festivals in Barbados is upon us!  With beautiful balmy weather, inviting breezes and sunshine, it’s the time to get out and frolic!  The month of May is the kickoff point in time.  So be sure to […]
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April 1, 2022
Yellow kite flying in the sky
April 1, 2022

Easter in Barbados

It is Easter In Barbados! It is April, and in this year 2022, Easter events and celebrations are on the list of things to do in Barbados. The calendar is diverse with traditions that have become woven into the fabric of cultural Barbadiana (things Barbadian) and practiced for centuries. The […]
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