Basics

Associations: United Kingdom

Location: Barbados is a Caribbean island located in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northeastern coast of Venezuela.

Capital city: Bridgetown

Government: Parliamentary democracy

Climate: Tropical with a rainy season from June to October.

Religion: 67% of the population is Protestant, 4% is Roman Catholic, 17% has no religious affiliation, and 12% is affiliated with other churches.

Entry and exit: 1 airport

Non-resident stay: A non-resident is permitted to stay on Barbados for 182 days per year.

Language: English

Communications: Decent communications infrastructure including cellular, landline, and Internet services.

Currency: Barbadian dollar (BBD)

GDP per capita: $16.200 (estimate 2003)

Major industries: Tourism, sugar, light manufacturing, and component assembly for export.

Business: High taxes including interest, dividends, withholding, rent, services, payment under settlement, royalties, and management fees.

Latest news

• Dottin clears air on shot youths - The Nation Newspaper

  
  Google News - Barbados
  17-February-2008

  Dottin clears air on shot youthsThe Nation Newspaper, Barbados - 11 hours agoRECENTLY , a report was carried in at least one local newspaper which suggested that members of the Royal Barbados Police Force, in responding to a report ...

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• Law-breakers - Nation News

  
  Google News - Barbados
  17-February-2008

  Nation NewsLaw-breakersNation News, Barbados - 11 hours agoby CAROL-ANN TUDOR THE BARBADOS WORKERS' UNION (BWU) is charging the Royal Shop with violation of three international laws or conventions. ...

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• Legacy vs the fall - The Nation Newspaper

  
  Google News - Barbados
  17-February-2008

  Legacy vs the fallThe Nation Newspaper, Barbados - 11 hours agoIn terms of party politics and the fortunes of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), Mr Arthur led his party to three election successes, in itself no small ...

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