Barbados In A Nutshell 2019 - 2020

10 Nuts & Bolts HISTORY - The original inhabitants were the Amerindians. The island was settled by the English in 1627 and remained under British rule for its entire history until gaining independence in 1966. GOVERNMENT - Politically stable and a member of the British Commonwealth, the constitution is based on the British style of parliamentary democracy. In 2014, Barbados celebrated the 375th Anniversary of Parliament. RELIGION - Predominantly Anglican, but over 100 religions practice in harmony. LOCAL BUSES - A standard bus fare of BB$3.50 takes you to and from anywhere on a single bus – be sure to have the exact local change when boarding. DRUGS - Narcotic drugs, including Cannabis, are illegal and the penalties for possession can be up to 20 years in prison. LOCAL NEWSPAPERS - The Advocate and The Nation. OVERSEAS NEWSPAPERS - Newspaper Direct Tel: 436 1314 Mohammed Patel Tel: 424 1502. FLORIST - Christina Foster at Simply Flowers Tel: 437 6597. CENTENARIANS - Barbados has one of the highest number of centenarians per capita in the world. The Governor General pays a courtesy call to each one on their 100th birthday. Andrew Hulsmeier Barbados Transport Board bus The cellar at Sunbury Plantation House Andrew Hulsmeier Mount Tabor Sunday Service Hybrid Heliconia from the Flower Forest at the Chelsea Flower Show