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WELCOME TO BARBADOS
WELCOME TO BARBADOS
Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship port with colonial buildings and Nidhe Israel, a synagogue founded in 1654. Around the island are beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Local traditions include afternoon tea and cricket, the national sport. Barbados traditions are drawn from the West African and British cultures that shaped the island. The majority of the population is of African descent however the island was a colony of the British Empire for over 300 years so the English influence is very strong.
Population: 287,025 (2019) World Bank
Island festivals
Island festivals
Like any culture, annual festivals are deeply important to Barbadians. Each has its own historical and cultural significance and is eagerly awaited. Crop Over reflects the history of the sugar industry, a protest against injustice and the ultimate liberation of an enslaved people. The Holetown Festival commemorates the arrival of the first British settlers. The Oistins Fish Festival pays tribute to those who work in the fishing industry. Read more about each of our major festivals...
Traditional foods
Traditional foods
Cou-cou and flying fish is the national dish of Barbados. Cou-cou, similar to polenta or grits but more creamy, is made from corn meal and okras. It is traditionally served with steamed flying fish in a tomato-based sauce but may also be served with salt fish, red herring or stew.
Another popular dish, especially for Saturday lunch, is "pudding and souse". Pudding is steamed sweet potato. Souse is pickled pork. Souse was traditionally made from the scrap parts of the pig (ears, trotters, tongue, etc) but today is often made from lean pork meat. Pudding and souse is usually served with pickled sweet potato or pickled breadfruit. The pickle is comprised of lime, cucumber, onion and hot peppers.
Other favorites are macaroni pie, fish cakes and cutters of all sorts!
Bajans also love a fish fry. The most popular is the Oistins Fish Fry but many are held across the island, usually on a Friday night and on the weekends. Delicious, freshly caught fish is served fried or grilled with sides such as macaroni pie, grilled potatoes, coleslaw and plantain.
For a sweet refreshing treat a snow-cone is must have! And on a hot day, nothing beats a refreshing glass of spiced mauby!
On June 30, 2020, the Barbados Government announced the introduction of the 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp. This new remote work programme establishes a visa to allow people to work remotely in Barbados for a maximum for 12 months. The visa is available to anyone who can meet the visa requirements and whose work is location independent, whether individuals or families.
Visa Requirements
Applicants wishing to apply under the 12 Month Barbados Welcome Stamp are required to complete and submit the following documents electronically:
Two Passport Sized Photographs
Bio data page of passport
Birth certificate (self/spouse/partner/children)
Proof of relationship of dependents
Pre-Requisite Entry Visa
No local tax requirements or payments
Upon approval the following non-refundable fees are applicable. Applications are approved within 7 business days and full payment is required within 28 days of application being granted.
Individual - Fee of US $2,000.00 Family Bundle - Fee of US $3,000.00
Architecture
Architecture
The architectural tradition of Barbados also reflects African and British influences. Colonial architecture is largely in the Victorian, Georgian and Jacobean styles. Many of these buildings remain today, especially in our World Heritage Site.
These European styles were adapted for the Caribbean climate with the use of large open verandas and gable roofs.
The more modest chattel house was designed to be easily dismantled and moved to a neighboring plantation when the owner changed jobs. Ornate fretwork is a distinguishing feature of these wooden homes and many have been meticulously preserved and maintained.
Chattel House
New Construction
Luxury Villa Homes
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