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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"Some Admission Of Error": West Indies Coach On Umpiring In Barbados Test - NDTV Sports"Some Admission Of Error": West Indies Coach On Umpiring In Barbados Test  NDTV Sports

Chase calls out 'so many questionable calls' in Barbados Test - ESPNcricinfoChase calls out 'so many questionable calls' in Barbados Test  ESPNcricinfo

Barbadian court hears genocide case over Israeli war crimes in Gaza - PressTVBarbadian court hears genocide case over Israeli war crimes in Gaza  PressTV

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

A Barbados surprise: Beau Casson remembers his only Test for Australia - ESPN IndiaA Barbados surprise: Beau Casson remembers his only Test for Australia  ESPN India

'Barbados will forever be in my veins': Rohit Sharma relives India’s T20 World Cup 2024 glory - Times of India'Barbados will forever be in my veins': Rohit Sharma relives India’s T20 World Cup 2024 glory  Times of India

India celebrate 1st anniversary of T20 World Cup 2024 win: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma relive historic day in Barbados - MintIndia celebrate 1st anniversary of T20 World Cup 2024 win: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma relive historic day in Barbados  Mint

'Some admission of error...': West Indies coach Darren Sammy's blunt verdict on umpiring in Barbados Test against Australia - SportsTak'Some admission of error...': West Indies coach Darren Sammy's blunt verdict on umpiring in Barbados Test against Australia  SportsTak

Open Call to Design a Temporary Pavilion for the Barbados Carifesta XV - ArchDailyOpen Call to Design a Temporary Pavilion for the Barbados Carifesta XV  ArchDaily

Chase calls for umpire accountability after Barbados defeat - Cricbuzz.comChase calls for umpire accountability after Barbados defeat  Cricbuzz.com

Third umpire's repeated howlers against West Indies in Barbados Test vs AUS spark controversy: Sammy, Bishop furious - Hindustan TimesThird umpire's repeated howlers against West Indies in Barbados Test vs AUS spark controversy: Sammy, Bishop furious  Hindustan Times

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

Out or not out? Third umpire in the spotlight during Barbados Test - ESPNcricinfoOut or not out? Third umpire in the spotlight during Barbados Test  ESPNcricinfo

West Indies demand ‘penalty’ on umpires for 'blatant' wrong calls in Australia's favour: 'Could make or break careers' - Hindustan TimesWest Indies demand ‘penalty’ on umpires for 'blatant' wrong calls in Australia's favour: 'Could make or break careers'  Hindustan Times

Bowlers make merry again in fast-moving Barbados Test - Cricbuzz.comBowlers make merry again in fast-moving Barbados Test  Cricbuzz.com

Young Nathan Lyon fans get a surprise in Barbados - ESPNcricinfoYoung Nathan Lyon fans get a surprise in Barbados  ESPNcricinfo

Winds of change in Barbados as Chase era begins for West Indies - ESPNcricinfoWinds of change in Barbados as Chase era begins for West Indies  ESPNcricinfo

West Indies quick sanctioned following Barbados incident | ICC World Test Championship | ICC - ICCWest Indies quick sanctioned following Barbados incident | ICC World Test Championship | ICC  ICC

Barbados open West Indies Rising Stars U-19 title defence with 140-run win over Guyana; Trinidad & Tobago, USA 1 and Windwards also win - SportsmaxBarbados open West Indies Rising Stars U-19 title defence with 140-run win over Guyana; Trinidad & Tobago, USA 1 and Windwards also win  Sportsmax

Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley named Global Chair of UNICEF’s Green Rising initiative - UnicefPrime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley named Global Chair of UNICEF’s Green Rising initiative  Unicef

Barbados: Bring the spotlight back onto Aid for Trade - World Trade OrganizationBarbados: Bring the spotlight back onto Aid for Trade  World Trade Organization

Royalton Luxury Resorts Launches Adults-Only Vessence Brand With Barbados Debut - TravelAge WestRoyalton Luxury Resorts Launches Adults-Only Vessence Brand With Barbados Debut  TravelAge West

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

Hazlewood's five helps Australia surge to victory inside three days - ESPNcricinfoHazlewood's five helps Australia surge to victory inside three days  ESPNcricinfo

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley named Global Chair of UNICEF’s Green Rising initiative - UnicefBarbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley named Global Chair of UNICEF’s Green Rising initiative  Unicef

I said what I saw, Daren Sammy moves on from Barbados Test umpiring dispute - Geo SuperI said what I saw, Daren Sammy moves on from Barbados Test umpiring dispute  Geo Super

JAAA names relay squads for Barbados Grand Prix as teams chase World Championships qualification - Loop NewsJAAA names relay squads for Barbados Grand Prix as teams chase World Championships qualification  Loop News

Young Voices Leading change: How Barbados Scouts are building environmental leadership through hands-on training - WOSMYoung Voices Leading change: How Barbados Scouts are building environmental leadership through hands-on training  WOSM

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

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

Barbados: Fifth 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 - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Barbados: Fifth 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  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Barbados: Technical Assistance Report-Stress Testing - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Barbados: Technical Assistance Report-Stress Testing  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

West Indies vs Australia: Josh Hazlewood takes 5-43 as hosts lose 10 wickets in final session in Barbados - BBCWest Indies vs Australia: Josh Hazlewood takes 5-43 as hosts lose 10 wickets in final session in Barbados  BBC

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

WI vs AUS Cricket Scorecard, 1st Test at Bridgetown, June 25 - 27, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoWI vs AUS Cricket Scorecard, 1st Test at Bridgetown, June 25 - 27, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

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

Hydrogen Europe - Hydrogen EuropeHydrogen Europe  Hydrogen Europe

Barbados PM Mia Mottley joins Green Rising as Global Chair - UnicefBarbados PM Mia Mottley joins Green Rising as Global Chair  Unicef

All eyes on Kraigg in 100th Test - Barbados TodayAll eyes on Kraigg in 100th Test  Barbados Today

Wimbledon diary: SW19 hotter than Barbados while Sir David Beckham pays a visit - The IndependentWimbledon diary: SW19 hotter than Barbados while Sir David Beckham pays a visit  The Independent

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

Barbados: Prioritizing early warning systems in the national DRR strategy - UNDRRBarbados: Prioritizing early warning systems in the national DRR strategy  UNDRR

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

CAF Board Approves Barbados’ Transition to Full Membership - CAF -banco de desarrolloCAF Board Approves Barbados’ Transition to Full Membership  CAF -banco de desarrollo

Barbados - General DebateBarbados  General Debate

West Indies vs Australia: Josh Hazlewood stars as visitors claim 159-run win in Test series opener in Barbados - Sky SportsWest Indies vs Australia: Josh Hazlewood stars as visitors claim 159-run win in Test series opener in Barbados  Sky Sports

Barbados’ Thierry Gale joins Bolton Wanderers FC from Rapid Vienna - SportsmaxBarbados’ Thierry Gale joins Bolton Wanderers FC from Rapid Vienna  Sportsmax

Spain Joins France, Kenya And Barbados As Global Partner with New Air Travel Levy to Fund Climate Action, Here’s All You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldSpain Joins France, Kenya And Barbados As Global Partner with New Air Travel Levy to Fund Climate Action, Here’s All You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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

Authorities to investigate claims of excessive import duties after small business outcry - Barbados TodayAuthorities to investigate claims of excessive import duties after small business outcry  Barbados Today

Every TV Umpire Decision In The Barbados Test And Who Each Went Against | WI vs AUS 2025 | Cricket News Today - WisdenEvery TV Umpire Decision In The Barbados Test And Who Each Went Against | WI vs AUS 2025 | Cricket News Today  Wisden

Alert: Updated Dates for Temporary Change in Consular Operations - USEmbassy.govAlert: Updated Dates for Temporary Change in Consular Operations  USEmbassy.gov

From a Custom Cigarette Case to a Weeklong Barbados Trip: 3 Drops on the Vault - Robb ReportFrom a Custom Cigarette Case to a Weeklong Barbados Trip: 3 Drops on the Vault  Robb Report

Pallid Harrier in Barbados is first for Americas - BirdGuidesPallid Harrier in Barbados is first for Americas  BirdGuides

Cooling and energy efficiency at the SEforALL Global Forum in Barbados - Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALLCooling and energy efficiency at the SEforALL Global Forum in Barbados  Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL

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

'Had a few hits': Smith takes steps towards return - Cricket.com.au'Had a few hits': Smith takes steps towards return  Cricket.com.au

Barbados travel - Lonely PlanetBarbados travel  Lonely Planet

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

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)

DJ Khaled Goes for Dip in the Ocean on Vacation in Barbados - Just JaredDJ Khaled Goes for Dip in the Ocean on Vacation in Barbados  Just Jared

As it happened: Australia win first Test after Hazlewood's five - Cricket.com.auAs it happened: Australia win first Test after Hazlewood's five  Cricket.com.au

Risk communication for early action in Barbados: Findings, learnings and opportunities for scale - PreventionWebRisk communication for early action in Barbados: Findings, learnings and opportunities for scale  PreventionWeb

Joshua Zirkzee spotted enjoying himself on Barbados holiday as shirtless Man Utd star dances with mystery woman - Goal.comJoshua Zirkzee spotted enjoying himself on Barbados holiday as shirtless Man Utd star dances with mystery woman  Goal.com

DAY 2: Australia edge ahead on day of close calls in Barbados - supersport.comDAY 2: Australia edge ahead on day of close calls in Barbados  supersport.com

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

Now, Colombia Unites with Brazil, Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Ecuador, St Vincent, Curaçao, Barbados, Antigua and More in Leading the Americas and Caribbean Tourism Surge in 2025: New Report - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Colombia Unites with Brazil, Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Ecuador, St Vincent, Curaçao, Barbados, Antigua and More in Leading the Americas and Caribbean Tourism Surge in 2025: New Report  Travel And Tour World

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

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

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

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

Barbados poet laureate on mission to share stories of enslavement - The GuardianBarbados poet laureate on mission to share stories of enslavement  The Guardian

Persons of interest - Barbados TodayPersons of interest  Barbados Today

Royalton Luxury Resorts to debut new adults-only brand in Barbados - travelweekly.co.ukRoyalton Luxury Resorts to debut new adults-only brand in Barbados  travelweekly.co.uk

Cyber attacks now top threat to financial service, industry leaders warn - Barbados TodayCyber attacks now top threat to financial service, industry leaders warn  Barbados Today

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

Rum was born in Barbados, not Cuba | Letter - The GuardianRum was born in Barbados, not Cuba | Letter  The Guardian

CAF Provides USD 700,000 Grant to Advance Barbados' Water Security - CAF -banco de desarrolloCAF Provides USD 700,000 Grant to Advance Barbados' Water Security  CAF -banco de desarrollo

Unsdg | 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 GroupUnsdg | 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 Group

Hurricane Beryl one year on: A wake-up call for disaster preparedness in the Caribbean - ReliefWebHurricane Beryl one year on: A wake-up call for disaster preparedness in the Caribbean  ReliefWeb

Brandon King moves to Barbados Royals - Cricbuzz.comBrandon King moves to Barbados Royals  Cricbuzz.com

France Joins Kenya, Barbados, And Spain Leading Global New Coalition To Tax Elite Air Travelers And Fund Climate Aid For Poorer Nations - Travel And Tour WorldFrance Joins Kenya, Barbados, And Spain Leading Global New Coalition To Tax Elite Air Travelers And Fund Climate Aid For Poorer Nations  Travel And Tour World

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals, Eliminator - Cricbuzz.comTrinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals, Eliminator  Cricbuzz.com

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

Mission Barbados: The story so far - MediumMission Barbados: The story so far  Medium

How to Plan a Romantic Honeymoon in Barbados - BridesHow to Plan a Romantic Honeymoon in Barbados  Brides

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

I stayed at a luxurious resort in Barbados with my young daughter. From the private pool to the stunning beach, our stay was nearly perfect. - Business InsiderI stayed at a luxurious resort in Barbados with my young daughter. From the private pool to the stunning beach, our stay was nearly perfect.  Business Insider

Barbados PM calls for proactive climate action - XinhuaBarbados PM calls for proactive climate action  Xinhua

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)

First look at Barbados pitch as Australia prepare for uncertain West Indies surfaces - The Sydney Morning HeraldFirst look at Barbados pitch as Australia prepare for uncertain West Indies surfaces  The Sydney Morning Herald

France with Kenya, Barbados, and Six Other Nations Demand Bold Tax on Luxury Air Travel to Fund Climate Justice New Update You Need To know - Travel And Tour WorldFrance with Kenya, Barbados, and Six Other Nations Demand Bold Tax on Luxury Air Travel to Fund Climate Justice New Update You Need To know  Travel And Tour World

Is Barbados 2025’s hottest wellbeing travel destination? - London Evening StandardIs Barbados 2025’s hottest wellbeing travel destination?  London Evening Standard

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

Introducing Royalton Vessence Barbados: All-Inclusive escape to offer art, music, and premium perks - The Luxe ReviewIntroducing Royalton Vessence Barbados: All-Inclusive escape to offer art, music, and premium perks  The Luxe Review

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

What burglary steals from women - Barbados TodayWhat burglary steals from women  Barbados Today

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