The dominant political parties are the Democratic Labour Party and the incumbent Barbados Labour Party. Bajan cuisine is a mixture of African, Indian, Irish, Creole and British influences. Another possible source for 'Bim' is reported to be in the Agricultural Reporter of 25 April 1868, where the Rev. Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations are usually taken by students after five years of secondary school and mark the end of standard secondary education. [20][21] The words 'Bim' and 'Bimshire' are recorded in the Oxford English Dictionary and Chambers Twentieth Century Dictionaries. [22] Offshore finance and information services have become important foreign exchange earners, and there is a healthy light manufacturing sector. Harold St. John took over with the Barbados Labour Party government (BLP) from 11 March 1985 to 28 May 1986. Here's what's included: SpanishDict is the world's most popular Spanish-English dictionary, translation, and learning website. Your browser is not supported. Guyana) of 1652, there is a reference to Bim as a possible corruption of 'Byam', the name of a Royalist leader against the Parliamentarians. We spent a very relaxing week on the beach in Barbados. It was first brewed in 2009 and is available in certain Caricom nations. [105], Barbados maintains the third largest stock exchange in the Caribbean region. A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. [68] Some particularly intense dust episodes have been blamed partly for the impacts on the health of coral reefs[69] surrounding Barbados or asthmatic episodes,[70] but evidence has not wholly supported the former such claim. The residents of the parish objected to the increase in taxes. The Democratic Labour Party government (DLP) held power with the then 6th Prime Minister, David Thompson from 15 January 2008 until his death in office on 23 October 2010. Copyright © 2006 Harrap Publishers Limited, Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011. † Physiographically, these are continental islands not a part of the volcanic Windward Islands arc. [62], As a coral-limestone island, Barbados is highly permeable to seepage of surface water into the earth. The island rises gently to the central highland region known as Scotland District, with the high point of the nation being Mount Hillaby 340 m (1,120 ft) above sea level.[22]. [115] A wide variety of seafood and meats are also available. Arthur was a strong advocate of republicanism, though a planned referendum to replace Queen Elizabeth as Head of State in 2008 never took place. By contrast, the "dry season" runs from December to May. Barbados has half as many registered cars as citizens. Is something important missing? Translate Barbados into Spanish proper noun An island country in the Caribbean, the most easterly of the Caribbean islands; population 284,000 (estimated 2015); official language, English; capital, Bridgetown. Of the tourists, 40% come from the UK, with the US and Canada making up the next large groups of visitors to the island.[12]. In June 2018 the government defaulted on its sovereign debt when it failed to make a coupon on Eurobonds maturing in 2035. In golf, the Barbados Open, played at Royal Westmoreland Golf Club, was an annual stop on the European Seniors Tour from 2000 to 2009. The date on which slavery was abolished on the island since 1 August 1997. These small buses can at times be crowded, as passengers are generally never turned down regardless of the number. [60][61] As of the first decade of the 21st century, a second treatment plant has been proposed along the island's west coast. However, breezes of 12 to 16 km/h (7 to 10 mph) abound throughout the year and give Barbados a climate which is moderately tropical. [117], In music, nine-time Grammy Award winner Rihanna (born in Saint Michael) is one of Barbados's best-known artists and one of the best selling music artists of all time, selling over 200 million records worldwide. It is flat in comparison to its island neighbours to the west, the Windward Islands. The 3rd Prime Minister, Sir. [22] As a result of the increasing unrest the British sent a commission (The West Indies Royal Commission, or Moyne Commission) in 1938, which recommended enacting many of the requested reforms on the islands. The name "Barbados" is from either the Portuguese term os barbudos or the Spanish equivalent, los barbudos, both meaning "the bearded ones". The Barbados Labour Party government (BLP) held power with the now 8th Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley from 24 May 2018 to present until the next general election on 24 May 2023. [22], The settlement was established as a proprietary colony and funded by Sir William Courten, a City of London merchant who acquired the title to Barbados and several other islands. In the parish of Saint Michael lies Barbados's capital and main city, Bridgetown, containing 1/3 of the country's population. [39] The law's text was influential in laws in other colonies. It has hosted the Barbados Open on several occasions. Since Independence on 30 November 1966, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has governed from 1966 to 1976; 1986 to 1994; and from 2008 to 2018; and the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) has also governed from 1976 to 1986; 1994 to 2008; and from 2018 to present. Barbados has over 70 primary schools and over 20 secondary schools throughout the island. [citation needed] The mainstay of the infant colony's economy was the growth export of tobacco, but tobacco prices eventually fell in the 1630s as Chesapeake production expanded. [35]:55 The decreased appeal of an indenture on Barbados, combined with enormous demand for labour caused by sugar cultivation, led the use of involuntary transportation to Barbados as a punishment for crimes, or for political prisoners, and also to the kidnapping of labourers who were sent to Barbados involuntarily. [22] Other major towns scattered across the island include Holetown, in the parish of Saint James; Oistins, in the parish of Christ Church; and Speightstown, in the parish of Saint Peter. Volleyball is also popular and is mainly played indoors.

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