Barbados
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.
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Dottin clears air on shot youths - The Nation Newspaper
Google News - Barbados, 17-February-2008
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Dottin clears air on shot youths
The Nation Newspaper, Barbados - 11 hours ago
RECENTLY , 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 ... -
Law-breakers - Nation News
Google News - Barbados, 17-February-2008
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Law-breakers
Nation News, Barbados - 11 hours ago
by CAROL-ANN TUDOR THE BARBADOS WORKERS' UNION (BWU) is charging the Royal Shop with violation of three international laws or conventions. ... -
Legacy vs the fall - The Nation Newspaper
Google News - Barbados, 17-February-2008
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Legacy vs the fall
The Nation Newspaper, Barbados - 11 hours ago
In 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 ...