BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) — Fireworks filled the sky over Barbados on Tuesday as the Caribbean island nation declared itself the world’s newest republic, lowering Queen Elizabeth’s flag as it severed ...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The end-of-the-year holidays are fast approaching in the northern hemisphere, with many already dreaming of somewhere warm to go. For Americans and Brits, the Caribbean – from ...

Barbados is one of those idyllic destinations with picture-perfect white sand beaches, lush green scenery and a gorgeous Caribbean climate. However, there's so much more to the winter sun hotspot ...

THE BARBADOS-CAROLINA CONNECTION. By Warren Alleyne and Henry Fraser. Miller Publishing. 104 pages. $29.95. In his groundbreaking book “Black Majority,” Peter Wood first described early Carolina as a ...

Barbados is celebrating February as Black History Month by exploring the African heritage offered on the island. From plantation houses to freedom statues, the island has preserved its history perhaps ...

It's believed that the first indigenous population of Barbados consisted of Amerindians who arrived from Venezuela. These were followed by the Arawak Indians who were, in turn, displaced in the 13th ...

Dana Knight is the proprietor of the Sunset Vybz rum bar, one of 2,000 such bars on Barbados, where the spirit has been distilled by Mount Gay since 1703. Photo Credit: Gay Nagle Myers "Desperate ...

Barbados was one of England's most popular colonies, with a rich economy based on sugar and slavery. Yet it was also the only colony to support the abolition of the slave trade. Barbados in many ...

Barbados is justly famous for its sweeping beaches, sparkling bays and captivating flora and fauna. But tear yourself away from the sugary sands and beach bars, and you’ll also discover a rich musical ...

Review: With its timeless appeal and secluded location on the popular west coast, the Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a quiet oasis for guests who seek an elegant retreat. Attentive service is a priority ...

Barbados is justly famous for its sweeping beaches, sparkling bays and captivating flora and fauna. But tear yourself away from the sugary sands and beach bars, and you’ll also discover a rich musical ...