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Barbados News Guide
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Barbados is the eastern-most Caribbean island. It is located at 13.4N,
54.4W. The island, which is less than one million years old, was created
by the collision of the Atlantic crustal and Caribbean plates, along
with a volcanic eruption. Later coral formed, accumulating to
approximately 300 feet. It is geologically unique, being actually two
land masses that merged together over the years. .
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- Sightseeing & Tours
- Beaches
- Historic Places
- Natural Attractions
- Crafts
- Cricket
- Golf
- Horse Racing
- Hiking
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Public Holidays In Barbados
1 Jan New Year's Day.
21 Jan Errol Barrow Day.
Good Friday. Friday before Easter.
Easter Monday. Day after Easter
28 Apr National Heroes' Day.
1 May Labour Day.
1 Jun Whit Monday.
1 Aug Emancipation Day.
3 Aug Kadooment Day.
30 Nov Independence Day.
25-26
Dec Christmas.
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Some Travel
Tips
It is warm and sunny all year round with an average daytime high of 75 - 85 F.
The nights are usually slightly cooler.
When planning your Barbados vacation remember that the Barbados Dollar is
converted at the rate of $1.98 BDS to $1.00 U.S.
Electricity in Barbados is: 110 volts/50 cycles. There is a reliable
electricity supply, with only the occassional outage. Standard plug types in
Barbados are: (1) Flat blade (2 flat blades) and (2) Flat blades with round
grounding pin.
Barbados falls in the Atlantic time zone. Geographical Location: 13° 6' N,
59° 37' W Barbados Standard Time is Greenwich Mean Time minus four hours. There
is no daylight saving time in Barbados.
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