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1PORT HANDBOOK 2013-15

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3 FOReWORD

5 INTRODUCTION

9 BARBADOs PORT INC.

11 CAReeNAGe

12 INsIDe TeRMINAL OPeRATIONs

15 sUGAR POINT

16 MAP

18 eDUCATION

21 eNGINeeRING

22 CRUIse TeRMINAL

25 NeW TeCH

26 HeALTH AND sAFeTY

28 MARINe seRVICes

30 seCURITY

31 sTATIsTICs

33 HIsTORIC BRIDGeTOWN

34 TOURIsM

35 sHOPPING

36 ARTs & CULTURe

37 UNDeRWORLD

38 HARRIsON's CAVe

BOARDWALKs

39 HORTICULTURe

40 ReAL esTATe

41 OFFsHORe BUsINess

43 LeGAL sYsTeM

44 PURCHAsING

45 sHIP ReGIsTRY

46 DIReCTORY

Barbados Port Inc.BARBADOs PORT INC. (BPI)

University Row, Bridgetown, Barbados

Tel: +246 434 6100

Fax: +246 429 5348 email: [email protected]


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Likewise, the Port of Bridgetown remains one of the most

efficiently operated small ports in the region, known for its

dependability, reliability and safety record; and we actually have

several international and regional awards attesting to this fact.

But it doesn’t stop there. Whether you are in the direct business

of cruise or cargo operations, or offering goods or services to the

port, in working with us you will always find honest, capable and

caring partners.

In an effort to sustain and, indeed, improve the level of service, in

the last five years we have focused on several initiatives:

• Commissioning of the new port information system

– KleinPort Management

• Extensive training for operators, dockers, supervisors

and warehousemen

• Preparation of a new Port Master Plan: 2010 to 2020

• Development of plans to separate cruise from cargo

through the construction of a new cruise facility

• Development and routine monitoring of performance

Our efforts at improvement therefore evolve constantly, adapting

to customer demands, global trends and available resources.

Our doors are always open to explore with you how we can

work together to meet our mutual needs and to assist in the

attainment of the broader vision for the social and economic

development of Barbados.

We win if you win; and we will never be satisfied if you are not.

This handbook is intended to be a valued resource to you as a

business partner. So let us have that discussion today on how we

can be of mutual benefit to each other.

David Harding

Chairman

Barbados Port Inc.

We aim to win – and to help you win, too

Barbados is typically regarded as

perhaps the best managed small

economy in this hemisphere, despite

recent challenges linked to the

world recession.

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At least two major expansions have occurred, in 1975 and

1994, since it opened in 1961. Institutionally, the port became

a statutory organisation in 1979. More recently, following

a successful labour rationalisation programme in 1992, it

became a corporatised entity in 2003 under the Companies

Act of Barbados.

Competitive

The history of the port so far has essentially followed 10-

year cycles of adjustment to the institutional structure or

infrastructure or both. While being a responsible monopoly

service organisation, the port has absorbed the impact of

inflation to ensure that Barbados remains competitive. On the

institutional side, the port therefore continues to work with the

union on ways to enhance productivity.

Bridgetown Port is Barbados’ only seaport,

the main gateway for international trade.

The Port does not receive a subvention

from the government, and since opening

in 1961, generates its own revenue to

fund operations and pay all statutory

obligations. Over the years, in keeping

with the growth of trade and technological

developments in the maritime industry, the

port has undergone many changes, both

infrastructural and institutional.

Port master plan outlines vision for Bridgetown in 2020

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To enable the port to adapt constantly to changes in the maritime

industry, taking advantage of opportunities in the cruise and

cargo sectors and also with respect to its other assets, a new

Port Master Plan for the period 2011 to 2021 was drawn up.

Master Plan

The Master Plan contains specific recommendations with respect

to the Deep Water Harbour, shallow draught, lighthouses,

reclaimed lands on Spring Garden and the Careenage. Significant

recommendations were also made with respect to the institutional

aspects of port operations.

Priority areas for action:

• Reorganising of operational procedures and

implementation of integrated port IT system

• Completion of Berth 5 followed by rehabilitation of Berth 4

• Installation of a second container gantry crane

• Public/Private sector Participation (PPP) for development of

non-core properties, namely, the lighthouse properties and

Speightstown Pier

• Separation of cruise tourism from cargo handling operations

• Restrictions on people allowed access to the port

• Phasing in changes to space allocation and sheds over

a period of time to complete the transition to a fully

containerised port. In the long term, only Shed 2 and

the Shallow Draught Harbour Shed will remain in their

present positions, while Shed 3 will be demolished to

allow the container crane to reach Berth 3

• Ensuring that the port remains compliant with the latest

ISPS Code requirements and other international security

initiatives

• Incorporation of private sector partnerships is

recommended for selected development initiatives

The new Port Master Plan will require an investment of an

additional US$100 million (excluding cruise sector investment) and

will be implemented over a 10-year period. Key to the investment

is maintaining the port’s reputation as best in class, both

regionally and within the hemisphere.

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Board of Directors

Jonathan MorganDirector

Keith Wilson Director

David Douglas Director

Irvine Best Director

Calvin Alkins Director

David HardingChairman

Capt George FergussonDeputy Chairman

Everton WaltersDirector

Michael WeetchDirector

Karen HenryDirector

Neville Rowe Director

Freida NichollsManager, Market Development & Public [email protected]

Anderson LeacockManager, Engineering & [email protected]

Peter CarringtonManager, Human Resources – [email protected]

Albert [email protected]

Karl BranchManager, Management Information [email protected]

Glenn RoachManager, Quality [email protected]

Carol-Lyn EdghillManager, Internal [email protected]

David Jean-MarieChief Executive Officer [email protected]

Kenneth AtherleyDivisional Manager, Corporate Development & [email protected]

Curtis SmithDivisional Manager, Human Resources & Industrial [email protected]

Ian StewartManager, Terminal [email protected]

Anthony BennManager, Security [email protected]

Richard AlleyneManager, Marine Services & Harbour [email protected]

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These enhancements have attracted more pleasure craft such as

yachts, catamarans and fishing boats to come in and make use of

the facility. In addition, they will help Bridgetown to accommodate

and host the growing number of international yacht races to

complement the Barbados sailing calendar.

New facilities

Both the inner and outer Careenage have been upgraded over

a six-month period. Metered electricity (210 and 110 volts, 50

cycles) has been installed as well as metered water. New berths

and anchorages have also been developed.

Lift bridge

The Careenage office is open to anyone who needs assistance or

information regarding Careenage operations. The office is open

Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.

The old swing bridge, which was replaced by a modern lift bridge

in 2006, can be opened up to three times per day, on request.

Bridge opening hours are typically 6 am to 7 am, 12 noon to 1 pm

and 6 pm to 7 pm (GMT minus four hours).

In the tourist season the morning opening hours are altered to 8

am to 10 am (GMT minus four hours). The bridge can be opened

outside these hours for a fee.

For owners of vessels berthed within the inner Careenage who

wish to leave earlier than the first opening period, two berths

are held open in the outer Careenage. Vessels can come out

the afternoon before and use these berths in preparation for

departure. This mode of operation allows the bridge to be used

as a pedestrian walkway.

Acquiring a berth

Those wishing to acquire a berth at the Careenage must contact

the Harbour Master’s office. There is a form to fill out as well as a

contract to be signed.

Future plans

Looking to the future, plans are already in place to promote

Barbados as a premium yachting destination. The Barbados

sailing calendar features a series of popular annual events

including the Round the Island Race, sponsored by Mount Gay

Rum, which is held on Errol Barrow Day (21 January).

From 2014 Barbados is looking to host a number of international

yacht races.

Careenage upgrade offers key benefits to yachtsmenVessel operations at the Careenage in

Bridgetown have been greatly improved

by enhancements carried out in 2013 in

a significant development costing about

$1.25 million.

C A R e e N A G e

Bridgetown Port is a multipurpose facility, and Terminal

Operations staff are required to handle both cruise and cargo

ships, taking care of discharging and loading and any other

service that might be required.

The bulk of their work, however, is handling cargo vessels. Once it

has been notified by the shipping agents, the Terminal Operations

department plans the berthing of vessels, allocates cargo ships

to sheds and supervises operations in the transit sheds and

container park. The container terminal handles more than 80,000

teus per year.

Shipping line services

Various shipping lines are served on a weekly basis including

Tropical, King Ocean, Seaboard Marine, Crowley, American

Transport, Geest Line, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM.

Some of these lines carry containers for cruise ships, hence the

connection between cargo and cruise.

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Key role of Terminal Operations in port’s core businessThe operational nucleus of Barbados

Port Inc. – and its main revenue-earning

department – is Terminal Operations. It

is the port’s biggest department, with a

total staff of 240 including dockers and

operators as well as shed, traffic and

reports staff.

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The Terminal Operations department deals with breakbulk,

dry bulk and containerised cargo. Containers are unstuffed in

the port.

The port’s vessel handling equipment includes a 40 tonne

capacity gantry crane and a 104 tonne Liebherr mobile crane.

It also has straddle carriers and reach stackers, handling both

empty and full containers, and fork-lift trucks.

Home-porting

The growing demand from cruise ship operators wishing to

home-port in Barbados has increased the workload of Terminal

Operations significantly. Its main tasks are baggage handling and

taking care of provisioning and ship’s stores.

The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) in Barbados

has regular flights to many major cities and this has contributed

to the new demand for home-porting facilities at Bridgetown

Port, which has grown from eight ships

in 2011 to 18 vessels in 2013 with more projected to

home-port in 2014.

Port management system

The new Klein Systems port management system, introduced

in the past two years, has integrated all major departments and

enhanced the port’s record-keeping function, making it easier

and more user-friendly for agents and members of the public to

track cargo and barrels.

The port is looking to enhance its cargo handling equipment

and there is a master plan to make some physical changes to

the port to enhance efficiency. Operational staff have received

training through the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) in a

variety of fields including docker training, operator training, health

and safety, dangerous goods and hazardous materials. Staff

received CMI certification.

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That idea grew into plans for a purpose-built cruise terminal with

the capacity to fully separate cruise operations from cargo traffic.

Sugar Point has been a planner’s dream; a facility designed on a

fresh sheet of paper to meet all the current and future needs of

port customers. Embracing ideas from a range of stakeholders

and professions, the project uses 15 acres of reclaimed land to

conceptualise what will be one of the best cruise facilities in

the region.

New home for cruise

Glyne Bannister, of SMI Infrastructural Solutions Inc, one of the

investors, says the project will “deliver guests to Barbados and

deliver Barbados to guests”, a mantra that encapsulates the spirit

of the Sugar Point Development.

Located between Bridgetown Port and the Fishing Harbour,

Sugar Point will be the new home for the island’s expanding

cruise business, providing port-of-call and home-port facilities

together with an attractive range of onshore amenities and

transport links, including:

• New home port terminal

• Established retail brands

• New celebrity franchises

• Dedicated taxi and tour bus transport terminals

• Dedicated facility for local crafts and businesses

• Open to cruise passengers, land-based tourists and Barbadians

• Three-star hotel brand.

One of the champions of this project, David Harding, Chairman

of Barbados Port Inc, said: “This project sets a new bar for

cruise destinations. It makes it possible for a broader range

of stakeholders to benefit from cruise tourism; and the port’s

catalystic role in the social and economic development of

Barbados will be reinforced.”

The project will be developed in phases. Phase One will include

all land reclamation activities, construction of two cruise piers,

development of the new home port facility and creation of the first

phase of commercial and public amenity areas.

Construction is due to commence in late 2013 and the new facility

should be ready for launch by 2017. Welcome to Sugar Point, the

Caribbean cruise facility of the future.

Sugar Point project is sweet news for cruise customers

The seed of an idea to separate cruise

from cargo was sown as early as 2000

when the development plan for the Port

of Bridgetown was being conceived.

The idea was that cruise berths could be

constructed to the south of the current

port, along Trevor’s Way.

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Through organised port tours, students are given an opportunity

to observe at first hand the activities of cargo operations and

cruise tourism.

Over the past 17 years some 30,000 primary and secondary

school students have toured Bridgetown Port as part of the

school’s curriculum. The students are said to have produced

outstanding reports using the information and experience from

their tours of the port.

Presentations

The second aspect of this programme is presentations to schools

on a range of topics, from conventional subjects such as the

cruise industry, cruise marketing, cargo operations and the

history of the port to 'on demand' topics from the schools, who

request presentations on such topics as preparing for the world

of work, a strategy for success and advice on studying for exams.

Presentations have been made to over 15,000 students through

this programme.

Following a series of presentations to schools, a booklet entitled

‘Studying for Exams’ was written by the manager, Market

Educational outreach initiative branded

E D U C A T I O N

Established in 1996, the Educational

Outreach Programme makes a

positive contribution to the educational

experience of primary and secondary

school students and raises awareness of

the important role played by Bridgetown

Port in the social and economic

development of Barbados.


Development & Public Relations, and published by Barbados

Port Authority in 2003. The texts were distributed to 10,000

fourth and fifth formers across the country in an initiative

endorsed by the Ministry of Education.

Career showcases

Involvement in career showcases is another component of the

Educational Outreach Programme. Since the inception of the

National Career Showcase, organised by the Barbados Guidance

Counsellors’ Association, Barbados Port Inc. has lent its support

to this venture.

The Port Booth not only presents the traditional careers found

at the port, but also challenges students to consider the diverse

and emerging careers offered by the maritime industry. Students

interact with representatives of several port departments and the

exchanges have helped to enlighten students as they seek to

chart their career paths.

The port’s Career Showcase Team is also invited to participate at

individual schools when they stage Career Days.

Summer camp

The Port Experience Summer Camp – a camp with a difference

– is now in its fifth year. Catering for a maximum of 40 children

from the port family, the camp provides these children with

an opportunity to experience the work carried out by the

organisation where their relatives are employed.

The six core areas in which the port is involved provide the theme

of the two-week Port Experience Summer Camp, namely, port

operations, the cruise industry, cargo destinations, exports, the

environment and national security.

Mentorship

A Mentorship Programme is the newest addition to the

Educational Outreach Programme. This segment has been

formally branded as it emerged from the many presentations

being made to schools across the country.

The educational enrichment of children continues to inform the

initiatives of the port’s Educational Outreach Programme and

is designed to strengthen the role of Barbados Port Inc. in local

schools and in the success of the next generation.

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Being a service-oriented department, Engineering is on call 24

hours a day. There are three shifts: 7 am to 4 pm, 4 pm to 11 pm

and 11 pm to 7 am. The main role of the department is to have

fully functioning equipment available for operations as needed.

Engineering is also responsible for servicing the port's buildings

and properties.

The Engineering Department is looking to achieve and maintain

a ratio of 80 per cent maintenance to 20 per cent breakdowns

for all port equipment. While these numbers have not yet

been achieved, the department is working all the time towards

improving its performance and hopes to reach this ambitious

target in the near future.

Multi-skilled

In order to meet the department's main objective, a multi-

skilled initiative has been implemented. Under this project, the

department staff is exposed to and fully trained in multiple areas.

Combining skills leads to greater efficiency and this should

help the Engineering Department attain its goal more quickly.

Training commenced in 2012 and is being conducted by the

Barbados Vocational Training Board. It includes both theoretical

and practical components. As at August 2013, about 50 people

had successfully completed the training and all department staff

should be close to completion by 2014.

Once this initial training has been completed, department

staff will hone their skills relating to specific equipment. The

manufacturers of larger items such as port cranes will carry out

a comprehensive training programme to ensure that employees

are equipped with the technical knowledge to maintain this

equipment properly.

One of the port's key operations is the drydocking of tugs. For

regulatory purposes and according to the agreement signed by

BPI, the tugs need to be maintained to a certain standard. These

standards are set and enforced by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping.

This is particularly important for the Engineering Department

because all towage equipment must be strictly maintained. Tugs

are checked every other year and there are two engineers on

each tug.

Safety

Safety is given top priority in the Engineering Department.

Working with the port's diverse range of equipment can

be dangerous and it is imperative that staff are aware and

responsible at all times.

As at September 2013, some 40 members of the department

had successfully completed the training, and all should be

certified by 2014.

Service hub of port sets high standardReferred to as the ‘heartbeat’ of Barbados Port Inc,

the Engineering Department is an integral component

of the overall operations of the port.

E N g I N E E R I N g

First impressions are crucial and the port's dedicated cruise

terminal has been widely praised for its dynamic atmosphere

and welcoming feel. Cruise passengers are treated to a taste

of Barbados moments after they disembark and there are

plans to enhance the festive atmosphere during the 2013-

2014 cruise season with local exhibits, musicians and more.

Dynamic terminal gets passengers in party mood

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Arriving passengers are in for a treat thanks to the various

performances at the cruise terminal organised by the Barbados

Tourism Authority. On days when ships are arriving, visitors are

entertained by a steel pan and tuk band or other local performers.

Collaborations have been formed with the world-renowned local

drummer James Lovell and the local rock band Rock to perform

during the 2013-2014 cruise season. Food samplings are another

activity taking place at the terminal, giving visitors an opportunity

to taste local delicacies.

Excursions

The terminal houses additional services for visitors including

a bank, a post office and a branch of the Barbados Tourism

Authority. Several tour organisers have stalls within the terminal

and excursions and visits to local attractions can easily be

organised.

Leaving the terminal, visitors will find a number of distinctive,

replica chattel houses selling T-shirts and other local items.

Reminiscent of traditional Barbadian homes, these brightly

coloured wooden structures further enhance the vibrant

atmosphere at the terminal.

There is always a party going on somewhere in Barbados, and

this same mood of 'joie de vivre' is very much evident at the

cruise terminal. Alongside crucial services such as Customs

and Immigration, plant and animal quarantine services and port

health, visitors will find a shopper’s paradise.

Welcoming facilities

The terminal has come a long way from its humble origins as a

cargo transit shed. Originally converted in 1985, the building was

upgraded in 1994 with air conditioning and extensive shopping

facilities.

The terminal is home to nearly 60 shops offering everything from

clothing, leather goods and souvenirs to crystal, jewellery and

liquor. In addition to the shops, visitors will find uniquely designed

traditional wooden pushcarts with even more crafts, souvenirs

and local produce for sale.

The availability of duty-free shopping has been welcomed by

visitors and many items are available at tempting prices.

Among the newer additions, a particular favourite is the rum-

sampling kiosk, where visitors can learn about the role that rum

has played in the history of Barbados.

2011 2012 2013 Aida Cruises Aida Luna 4 9 9Azamara Cruises Azamara Journey 1 Azamara Cruises Azamara Journey 1 Discovery Cruises Discovery 2 Fred. Olsen Cruises Braemar 7 7 Fred. Olsen Cruises Balmoral 1Kristina Cruises Kristina Katarina 6 Louis Cruise Line Thomson Dream 5 18 16Noble Caledonian Island Sky 1 P&O Cruises Oceana 4 P&O Cruises Ventura 10 12 14P&O Cruises Azura 10 7 13Princess Cruises Sea Princess 8 Saga Holidays Saga Pearl II 2 Saga Holidays Quest for Adventure 3Sea Cloud Cruises Sea Cloud II 8 5 2Sea Cloud Cruises Sea Cloud 5 7

2011 2012 2013Seabourn Cruises Seabourn Spirit 1 10Seadream Yacht Co Seadream I 2 3 Seadream Yacht Co Seadream II 2 4 4Silversea Cruises Silver Whisper 6 6 Silversea Cruises Silver Cloud 7 5 1Silversea Cruises Silver Spirit 3 2 3Silversea Cruises Silver Explorer 1 Star Clippers Royal Clipper 21 19 12Star Clippers Star Flyer 1 2 Swan Hellenic Minerva 1TUI Cruises Mein Schiff 3 7TUI Cruises Mein Schiff 2 3Windstar Sail Cruises Wind Surf 14 Windstar Sail Cruises Wind Spirit 2 14 13Windstar Sail Cruises Wind Star 3Number of vessels home-porting 20 21 18Total home-porting calls 139 152 140

Home-porting cruise ship calls – 2011 to 2013, January to December

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In a phased approach over the past two years, the BPI has

commenced full-scale implementation of the world-class

KleinPort management information system (MIS), an integrated

platform designed specifically to optimise port operations.

Already in use at about 65 ports around the world, the KleinPort

MIS has several components encompassing the key business

functions of the port. This secure, real-time system has been

seamlessly integrated with existing in-house technologies,

enhancing the innovative culture at the port and sharpening the

focus on information integrity and quality control.

Using the KleinPort MIS, key areas of the port can now

communicate with each other immediately and efficiently.

This has led to enhanced productivity across departments as

information can now be easily cross-referenced and stored

virtually. Significant cost savings have already been achieved and

the quality of customer service has been significantly improved.

Staff training

The KleinPort MIS is due to be fully incorporated and functional

by the end of 2013, allowing the port to move all operations

from its old mainframe. In preparing for the adoption of the

KleinPort MIS, the BPI has undertaken a comprehensive

programme of staff training. This will ensure that the port

remains globally competitive and on a par with its international

counterparts.

The establishment of a port-wide Wi-Fi system is under way.

Visitors arriving in vessels will be able to purchase internet

access directly from the port. Internally, all port staff will also

be able to access the Wi-Fi network, go through the relevant

security protocols and share business information cost-

effectively and efficiently.

Website launch

The port launched its new website in September 2013. The

redesigned website focuses on providing an exceptional

customer experience, providing information for all persons

visiting the port including documentation and an online barrel

tracking system.

The port has made many technological strides since its

Information Technology Department was established in 1988.

Innovation and improvement continue to be priorities for the port

as it seeks to become a fully automated, world-class entity.

Port leads the way in technology

Barbados Port Inc. has reinforced its emphasis

on efficiency and the provision of exceptional

customer service by adopting new information

technologies.

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At BPI this threat is taken very seriously and there is an on-site

medical facility equipped to handle the present staff count of

about 550. The medical facility offers a confidential, unbiased

service. Each port employee is required to undergo an annual

medical. In addition, the medical facility provides a range of

services including glucose testing, blood pressure monitoring,

cholesterol testing, tetanus vaccinations, counselling for diabetics

and the nebulisation of asthmatics. It also offers support

on issues relating to sickness and work absence, referrals

to specialists as required and recommendations on health

surveillance programmes aimed at raising the general health and

well-being of the staff.

The Industrial Nurse is trained in basic emergency care and acts

as first responder to all medical emergencies.

New training initiatives give staff motivation to raise their game

H E A L T H A N D S A f E T y

The port has implemented many initiatives designed to motivate

and empower staff. From 2012 to 2013 the level of staff training

at all levels has risen steadily and results have been positive.

Staff members have become more energised and are better

placed to participate in decision-making. This has led to greater

accountability and a stronger overall commitment to improving

service standards at the port.

The management is pleased with this progress and is confident

that the port is heading in the right direction.

Minimising risks

The port adheres to the Health & Safety at Work Act (2005-12),

which puts the onus on the employer or delegated manager to

identify health and safety risks and create strategies to minimise

those risks. The environment in any port has the potential to

be a dangerous one. Large machinery, dry bulk cargo, an

incinerator and other hazardous items pose a threat to the

safety of port employees.

Barbados Port Inc. has stringent

protocols in place to ensure a healthy

and safe working environment for

all its staff. Significant progress has

been made as the port seeks to attain

international certification.


The Health & Safety at Work Act (2005-12) puts a lot of emphasis

on training. The port has undertaken training in a wide range of

areas including occupational safety and health, customer service

and supervisory management.

The focus on training is nothing new as this has been a priority

for the port for many years. With the support of the Barbados

Workers Union, the Technical and Vocational Education and

Training Council and the Barbados Labour Department, the port

expressed a need for comprehensive employee training and

certification. By October 2013 the port should have completed

all requirements for it to be able to function as a Caribbean

Vocational Qualification (CVQ) centre, enabling the port to carry

out full certification of its employees. This will include both

classroom training and on-the-job assessments.

While this is being done, classroom training has taken place for

a number of employees. Some 18 dockers have completed the

classroom instruction component for the Stevedoring Operations

Level 1 certification and by the end of August 2013 this number

was expected to reach 42. Supervisors and Foremen Level 3

training has also been completed. Classroom training has been

conducted by the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI).

The port recognises that this type of training is

crucial as it is both theoretical and competency based.

Those who complete the entire process will receive a CMI

certificate for instructional training and a CVQ certificate for

competency.

CVQ certification is also being introduced in other areas of

port administration and operations. BPI has embarked on a

continuous Customer Relations Management programme in

association with the Caribbean Maritime Institute, with the focus

on improved customer service delivery.

In collaboration with the Barbados Fire Service, the port is also

undertaking hazardous materials and fire training.

Pilot and cadet training

There are six persons undertaking the CMI Training for Pilots and

Cadets. As of August 2013, Year 1 and Year 3 had already been

completed with outstanding results. Participants will now be

completing the required short courses as well as Year 2, which

involves six to 12 months' sea time on board a vessel.


Before they reach Bridgetown, all ships are tracked using the

automatic identification system (AIS). This ensures that, on arrival

in port, each vessel can expect to find a competent team of pilots,

tug masters, line handlers and other essential staff with all the

necessary information and equipment to make the ship’s call as

smooth as possible.

All ships entering Bridgetown are guided to their berthing area

by one of the port’s four well qualified pilots. They greet the

ships’ captains and give them a layout of the port together with

information about their berthing area. In addition to Bridgetown

Port, the pilots berth and unberth aviation fuel tankers in Oistins,

gasoline and diesel tankers in Spring Garden and cement carriers

at the Arawak Cement Company plant in St Lucy.

Record year for port calls

In 2013 Barbados set a record, berthing up to seven cruise

vessels in port on three occasions. This was achieved thanks to

Vital support services for cruise and cargo ships

A vital role is performed by the Marine

Department of Barbados Port Inc. which

provides cruise ships and cargo vessels

with their first and last point of contact

with the multipurpose Bridgetown Port.

M A R I N E S E R v I C E S


the availability of additional berthing at the Flour Mill. The port also

welcomed eight inaugural cruise ships for the season, which was

a bumper one for Barbados.

Off-port-limits services

The Marine Department provides a range of essential services

including delivery of fresh water to vessels, fire-fighting,

combating pollution; rescue; towage and salvage; and supervising

the environmental health of the port.

Its range of services has been expanded recently because of

the rapidly growing demand from tankers for off-port-limits

services. Barbados has become the port of choice for tankers

en route from the Far East to the Gulf requiring breakdown

repairs, stores replenishment or a crew change. The Marine

Department serves these needs two miles offshore. This

demand has come partly as a result of the island’s favourable

location, but also largely thanks to the efficiency, quick

turnround times and good safety record that

have won the port many awards including the Port

Management Association of the Eastern Caribbean (PMAEC)

Award for best turnround time.

Marine continuity plan

For the first time in its history the port has six cadets on the

Caribbean Maritime Institute’s training programme. Previously, its

pilots and tug masters received their training at sea. The four-year

CMI programme will provide the cadets (four deck officers and

two engineering officers) with Officer Level 3 designation. They

will then go on to train on tugs to become tug masters before

rising to the positions of pilot and berthing master.

The port also has four apprentices who are being trained for

on-deck operations on board the tugs. They are graduates of the

Marine Operations programme at the Samuel Jackman Prescod

Polytechnic.


Home-porting services

The Port Security team is fully equipped to cope with the

demands of home-porting. A security cordon is placed around

the home-porting vessel and there is a dedicated team on hand

to ensure that only passengers booked on that particular vessel

can enter the area. All screening is then conducted on the pier,

giving the ship’s own security staff an opportunity to focus on

other things or get some rest while their vessel is in port. At any

given time, there may be up to 10 officers securing a home-porting

vessel. It is a demanding exercise, especially as the number of

vessels using Barbados as their home port continues to grow.

Ongoing comprehensive training

In response to the evolving security demands, Port Security has

placed great emphasis on training, improved record-keeping and

daily calibration of scanning equipment. There are routine visits,

for example, to the cruise terminals for major operators Carnival

Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean in Miami to observe security

protocols and ensure that best practices are being followed locally.

Comprehensive training was also conducted in 2012 by the

maritime security specialist Halcrow. This exercise culminated in a

large-scale training exercise on board the ‘Carnival Victory’.

Top security team behind ‘safest port’ credential

S E C U R I T y

Barbados Port Inc. was again voted the

region's safest and most secure port by the

Caribbean Shipping Association in 2012.

Security is a matter of top priority and procedures are reviewed

continuously. The port’s highly skilled security team of over 70

professionals is on hand to ensure a safe environment for those

visiting or working at Bridgetown Port and Barbados Port Inc.

General security procedures

Each year, the port welcomes over 750,000 cruise passengers

and handles the collection of some 80,000 barrels.

Credentials are checked rigorously by Port Security to ensure that

only authorised persons are given access.

The port also works closely with local, regional and international

partners to maintain the security of the premises. It has an excellent

working relationship with the United States Coast Guard as well as

the United States Embassy in Barbados. All partners cooperate to

tackle the threat of narcotics trafficking, terrorism and sabotage.

Cruise passenger services

The protection of cruise passengers is paramount. As the port is

a multipurpose facility it is vital that passengers do not stray into

operational areas. Security personnel remain vigilant and, where

necessary, use dedicated buses to move passengers between ship

and terminal. Often, security personnel will be the first point of contact

for passengers disembarking or boarding. Port Security can provide

details of port services as well as general information about Barbados.


Port operations summary 2006 to 2012S T A T I S T I C S

Vessel Calls 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Cruise 445 486 425 461 414 392 358General Cargo – Deep Water Harbour 629 622 582 562 504 446 404General Cargo – Shallow Draught 225 207 171 165 128 109 108Cargo – Bulk Handling Facility (Inc PF) 32 24 14 14 26 21 13Bulk Sugar 2 2 2 2 3 2 2Molasses 12 9 11 11 12 12 14Cargo – Cement Plant 116 108 94 83 97 86 81Tankers 150 156 143 127 149 139 144Other Vessels 184 262 361 404 400 429 410Total Calls 1,795 1,876 1,803 1,829 1,733 1,636 1,534% Increase / Decrease 0.05 -0.04 0.01 -0.05 -0.06 -0.06

Cargo HaNdled 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Containerised Discharged 832,646 841,767 803,939 733,735 757,647 742,277 727,805Breakbulk Discharged 160,267 140,167 130,168 70,549 86,507 87,583 74,908Total discharged (Imports) 992,913 981,934 934,107 804,284 844,154 829,860 802,713% Increase / Decrease -0.01 -0.05 -0.14 0.05 -0.02 -0.03Containerised Loaded 132,013 150,814 152,347 132,451 134,135 138,743 150,145Breakbulk Loaded 12,263 13,074 11,752 10,491 6,166 7,435 10,926Total loaded (exports) 144,276 163,888 164,099 142,942 140,301 146,178 161,071% Increase / Decrease 0.14 0 -0.13 -0.02 0.04 0.10Transhipment Containerised 153,513 152,670 89,820 93,841 72,302 43,889 24,469Transhipment Breakbulk 8,384 7,822 11,968 20,718 16,470 7,478 6,464Total Transhipment 161,897 160,492 101,788 114,559 88,772 51,367 30,933% Increase / Decrease -0.01 -0.37 0.13 -0.23 -0.42 -0.40Shifted – Containerised 8,922 8,503 10,221 7,186 10,970 6,928 7,005% Increase / Decrease -0.05 0.20 -0.30 0.53 -0.37 0.01Total Tonnage Handled 1,308,008 1,314,817 1,210,215 1,068,971 1,084,197 1,034,333 1,001,722% Increase / Decrease 0.01 -0.08 -0.12 0.01 -0.05 -0.03

TeU HaNdled 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Inbound Laden 39,217 39,645.50 37,924.75 34,670.75 35,871.50 34,926 34,539Inbound Empty 3,656 2,475 2,225 1,047 1,331 889 690Outbound Laden 6,022 6,924 6,988.25 6,071 6,150.50 6,376.50 6,899Outbound Empty 35,623.75 36,680.25 32,309 33,448.75 31,278.75 32,092 28,536.75Transhipment 13,991 13,901 7,806 7,594 5,798 2,767.50 1,504Total teu 98,509.75 99,625.75 87,253 82,831.50 80,429.75 77,051 72,168.75% Increase / Decrease 0.01 -0.12 -0.05 -0.03 -0.04 -0.06

CrUIse PasseNgers 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 637,017 719,932 706,788 778,864 745,175 726,543 617,438% Increase / Decrease 0.13 -0.02 0.10 -0.04 -0.03 -0.15Home-porting Calls 165 153 137 143 129 119 131

BUlk Cargo HaNdled 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Sugar 31,056 30,845 27,481 30,302 24,218 21,637 20,751Molasses 29,160 40,395 54,629 37,290 40,730 44,992 51,066Fish Oil/Margarine/Fat 500 2,701 3,550 800 0 0 1,498Grain/Agribulk 85,636 86,183 88,906 81,450 88,645 83,251 68,432Fertilizer 4,162 3,033 3,404 1,085 1,952 2,053 700Petroleum Products 742,795 744,203 699,218 663,750 647,900.58 642,706.87 625,305.36Limestone 2,500 4,585 272 0 0 0 3,700Cement 130,705 131,389 122,682 117,977 124,963 114,236 78,919Hydrated Lime 10,019 8,987 8,506 2,952 1,835 0 0Gypsum/Pozzolan Gravel 14,612 15,179 16,462 10,703 9,255 13,632 16,002Cement Plant/Other 51,430 34,866 30,243 18,305 25,400 3,715 18,816Iron Ore 3,075 2,221 6,500 3,000 0 2,124 997Dwh Other* 52,222 15,680 1,000 9,457 28,075 23,325 3,079Total 1,157,872 1,120,267 1,062,853 977,071 992,973.58 951,671.87 889,265.36

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The World Heritage List includes 981 properties that have been

selected by the World Heritage Committee as having ‘outstanding

universal value’. Being placed on this list is a significant

achievement for Barbados.

First port of call

The capital, Bridgetown, derives its name from the bridge that was

built by the original Amerindian settlers. The island was settled by

the British in the 17th century and early deeds refer to the area as

Indian Bridge and Indian Bridgetown. It was often the first port of

call for ships making the transatlantic crossing from Africa.

Over the years Bridgetown has evolved into a series of diverse

neighbourhoods in which homes, shopping centres, banks,

emergency services, churches and government buildings cluster

in close proximity. With its colonial architecture, Bridgetown

maintains its old charm and there are many landmarks throughout

the city.

An iconic monument in Bridgetown is the Independence Arch,

built in 1987 to mark 21 years of independence. Another landmark

is St Michael’s Church, once recognised as having the widest

arched roof in the world.

The Jewish Synagogue, also in Bridgetown, is a protected

building and is next door to the Nidhe Israel Museum. Originally

built in 1654, the synagogue was destroyed by a hurricane

in 1831, rebuilt and then fell into disrepair and was sold. The

synagogue was restored in 1983 and is still active.

Parliament Buildings

Facing National Heroes Square (formerly Trafalgar Square) are the

Parliament Buildings, dating back over 350 years and home to the

third-oldest political system in the Commonwealth.

In recent years Bridgetown has undergone some changes with

the upgrading of the Cheapside and Lower Green area, site of

the original City of Bridgetown; construction of the General Post

Office headquarters; construction of the Central Bank building in

the 1980s; the restoration of City Hall; and the transformation of

Swan Street into a pedestrian mall.

The Barbados Chamber of Commerce has begun a new initiative

called ‘Thursday Night Live in the City’ featuring a range of

entertainment between Lower Broad Street and Upper Broad

Street. Most of the businesses stay open until 9 pm on Thursdays,

giving visitors and local people the opportunity to shop longer.

Unesco puts spotlight on historic appeal ofBridgetownBarbados has a rich history that spans

the generations. In 2011 the area of

Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison

was placed on the prestigious World

Heritage List by Unesco.

H I S T O R I C

B R I D G E T O W N

Calendar of eventsFor tourists, there is always something to do in Barbados. The

calendar of events features many activities throughout the year

including festivals, concerts, sporting events and more. In 2013

alone Barbados hosted yet another lauded Holder’s Season

music and theatre festival, an international motor sport event,

polo and sailing events, the Crop Over Festival, the Food, Wine

and Rum Festival and a concert by the island’s own international

superstar, Rihanna.

Cruising into future

An identified area of growth for the tourism industry in Barbados

is further development of the cruise sector. Plans are in hand to

encourage this growth and to reinforce the island’s position within

the global cruise industry.

Barbados has firmly established itself as

a premium tourist destination. Tourism

is the island’s main foreign exchange

earner and this sector continues to be

an area of focus for the government and

people of Barbados moving into 2014

and beyond.

With an area of 166 square miles, the island of Barbados is by no

means large. Yet it has a diverse appeal, with a range of attractions

that promises something for everyone. From great beaches to a

vibrant nightlife to fine cuisine, Barbados has developed a thriving

tourism sector that draws in visitors from across the world.

Island’s tourism status continues to grow

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Cruise passengers, for example, can start shopping from the

moment they disembark, because the cruise terminal houses a

variety of duty-free shops offering jewellery, crystal, ornaments

and souvenirs.

Nearby is the Pelican Craft Centre, where local artisans have a

variety of goods on display.

Next stop is the capital, Bridgetown, where the streets are

lined with a variety of department stores, specialty shops and

restaurants. They include the department store Cave Shepherd

and the upmarket jewellery stores Diamonds International and

Colombian Emeralds.

Stores and services

Several modern shopping centres have sprung up across the

island. The largest is the Sheraton Centre, on the south coast,

with some 120 stores and services as well as a multiplex cinema

and a food court offering local, regional and international cuisine.

Lanterns, opposite the popular Tapas restaurant, is another

shopping centre. It has banking services, a food court, a health

store and outlets such as Häagen-Dazs ice-cream and a Subway

sandwich shop.

The newly redesigned Sky Mall in Haggatt Hall is home to Burger

King, Payless, a large grocery store and other retail outlets.

On the west coast, Sunset Crest Mall offers a range of boutiques

as well as a department store, a grocery and several kiosks with

unique gift ideas.

The exquisite new Limegrove Lifestyle Centre features top

designer stores such as Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors and Ralph

Lauren. Limegrove has a range of local and international retailers

in a layout featuring three distinctly different courtyards with

boutiques, restaurants, delis, cafés, bars, gourmet food outlets, an

art gallery, a cinema, a spa and salon, and special event spaces.

The nearby Chattel House Village is a shopping development with

a unique style, featuring a cluster of buildings designed to look like

traditional Barbadian chattel houses. The village is home to a range

of shops offering souvenirs and locally made jewellery, plus a café.

Meanwhile, Barbados has seen an increase in the number of

farmers’ markets. In addition to locally grown fruit and vegetables,

these markets offer locally made goods ranging from bags to

pottery and paintings. The popular Brighton Farmers’ Market is

held every Saturday.

Whatever your shopping requirements in Barbados, you can be

sure to find a store that can meets all your needs.

Beware – shopping in Barbados can be addictive

When it comes to the sheer fun and

excitement of shopping, Barbados has

something for everyone.

S H O P P I N G


Fenty. Other popular musical artists include the emerging band

Cover Drive, the widely celebrated group Krosfyah, soca artists

Rupert ‘Rupee’ Clarke, Alison Hinds, and more. Irving Burgie,

who wrote the words for the Barbados National Anthem, is

also recognised for producing the music and lyrics of the iconic

‘Banana Boat Song (Day-O)’, one of the Caribbean’s best-

known melodies.

Barbados also continues to make its mark in the world of sport.

Culture and sport have been closely linked throughout the island’s

history, with cricket being the most popular sport here and across

the Caribbean region. The Barbadian all-rounder Sir Garfield

Sobers has been hailed as one of the world’s greatest cricketers

and his contribution to the sport is legendary.

Cultural festivals

There are festivals throughout the year showcasing the diverse

and unique culture of Barbados. The Celtic Festival, in May and

June, celebrates the heritage of the early European settlers

(Welsh, Irish and Scottish); the Holetown Festival, in February,

presents the history of Barbados through art, craft, food, music,

fashion and drama; and the National Independence Festival of

Creative Arts (NIFCA), in October and November, showcases

Bajan culture and creativity through drama, dance, literature,

visual arts and photography.

Highlight of the festival calendar is, of course, the Crop Over

Festival, which begins in May and reaches its climax on the first

Monday in August. Dating from the days of slavery, this 12-week

celebration is characterised by folk songs, traditional calypsos,

masquerades and revelry. These activities culminate in a huge

all-day street carnival known as Kadooment.

Well-known Barbadian writers include the essayist John

Wickham, the novelist George Lamming (best known for ‘In The

Castle Of My Skin’) and poet Edward Kamau Brathwaite, winner

of the 1994 Neustadt International Prize for Literature and a

professor of comparative literature at New York University.

Musically, Barbados has attained worldwide fame as the

birthplace and home of international music star Robyn Rihanna

Island’s rich cultural heritage goes on show

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Barbados is renowned for its vibrant

culture and dedication to the arts. Over

the years the island has produced

many talented artists in all kinds of

areas including poetry, writing, dance,

song, culinary skills and craftwork. Their

work can be seen at the many local art

galleries or on stage at cultural festivals.


On any given day, a diver may observe sea urchins, spotted

snake eels, star fish and scorpion fish, to name a few.

Some of the most beautiful corals and reefs can be found off

the west coast. Dottin’s Reef, a popular dive site, has a range

of sea life including spectacular foureye butterfly fish. Sponges,

perhaps the most beautiful in the Caribbean, can be seen at other

dive sites on the west coast, adding a vibrant glimpse of orange,

yellow, green and purple to the reef scene.

Shipwrecks

Several shipwrecks at specific locations around the island

enhance the diving experience in Barbados. Covered in

gorgonias, corals, sea fans and sponges, these wrecks

are spectacular habitats. Most of them can be found in the

picturesque Carlisle Bay Marine Park, the resting place of several

wrecks of varying ages and sizes including the ‘Berwyn’, ‘Bajan

Queen’, ‘C-Trek’, ‘Ellon’ and ‘Cornwallis’. Divers and snorkellers

can access the wrecks from the beach.

The Marine Park is ideal for a night dive with an opportunity to see

basket starfish, octopus, shrimp and many other sea creatures.

One of Barbados’s top dive sites, the ‘Stavronikita’, is a 365 ft

cargo ship that was sunk deliberately by the government to act

as an artificial reef. Better known as ‘The Stav’, the wreck lies

upright and intact on a sandy bed and is of particular interest to

advanced divers. Owing to its size and depth, this impressive

wreck needs five or six dives in order to see everything.

Turtles – a special attraction for many divers – can be seen all

around the island, close to the shore. Barbados is home to a

healthy population of hawksbill and leatherback turtles. Once

endangered by overfishing, these wonderful creatures are now

protected and carefully monitored.

Diving

There are several dive operators, qualified dive masters and

instructors on the island who will provide equipment, advice

and guided tours and give informative briefings about the

marine environment and species one can expect to encounter

on each dive.

The aim is to ensure that everyone has an extremely enjoyable

diving experience.

Paradise for divers with a great choice of sitesDiving enthusiasts have long considered Barbados

a premium destination. With over 40 dive sites to

choose from, ranging in depth from 25 to 150 ft,

Barbados has a great selection of underwater spots

for amateurs and professionals alike.

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closure, Harrison’s Cave was reopened to great fanfare in 2010.

Features now include walking trails, glass-fronted elevators with

spectacular views, and a beautiful new visitor reception centre.

Cave tours

Daily visitor numbers have grown significantly since the caves were

reopened. There are now seven tours on offer. They include the

Eco-Adventure, for people over 16 years old, featuring a trek along

a set nature trail. Visitors can observe the abundant tropical flora,

see native birds and even catch a glimpse of the green monkey.

Inside the cave system, the breathtakingly beautiful crystallised

limestone caverns are alive with flowing streams, deep pools of

clear water and towering columns. White flow stones and beautiful

stalactites and stalagmites adorn the interior.

sand and bolstered by granite boulders. Providing a convenient

alternative way for pedestrians using this section of the coastal

road, the boardwalk is also a place where local people and visitors

can exercise, take pictures, dine, meet with friends or simply relax.

Success

In 2011, following the outstanding success of the Richard Haynes

Boardwalk as a local amenity, another boardwalk was constructed

along the west coast of the island.

Each boardwalk has proved to be a welcome enhancement to the

beach. People of all ages visit the boardwalk daily for all kinds of

reasons and it is not uncommon to see couples, hand in hand,

taking an early morning or twilight stroll.

Some of the most beautiful and

spectacular geological features of

Barbados can be seen at Harrison’s

Cave, regarded by many as one of the

great wonders of the world.

Located in the parish of St Thomas, in the centre of the island,

this huge underground cave system is a ‘must see’ for visitors

to Barbados. Originally opened as a visitor site in 1981, it has

been greatly enhanced as a tourist attraction following a recent

programme of investment.

In 2010 the Government of Barbados made a significant

investment in upgrading the caves and, following a temporary

One of the island’s most popular

locations, for local people and tourists

alike, is the south coast boardwalk in

Hastings, Christ Church, completed

in 2009.

In 2012 the south coast boardwalk was officially named the

Richard Haynes Boardwalk after the distinguished politician and

businessman, Sir Richard ‘Richie’ Haynes, former minister of

finance and leader of the opposition, who died in June 2013.

This extensive structure has been carefully constructed to minimise

the impact on its natural environment, stretching deep into the

‘Must see’ caves are better than ever

Upon the boardwalk, down by the sea. . .

H A R R I S O N ’ S C A v E

B O A R D W A L K S



The national flower of Barbados is the dwarf poinciana, also

known as the Pride of Barbados. It is one of the symbols on the

Barbados coat of arms. The flower is in bloom almost the whole

year round and its fiery red and yellow – and occasionally also

pink – colours can be seen all over the island.

Five gardens

The island has five gardens that are open to the public all year

round, showcasing the range of flora that can be found in

Barbados.

The extraordinarily beautiful Hunte’s Gardens, in the parish of

St Joseph, feature a natural amphitheatre. The Flower Forest,

also in St Joseph, is a haven for tropical flora and award-winning

blooms. Flowers from the Flower Forest won a silver medal at the

prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London in 2012.

The Andromeda Botanic Gardens cover six and a half acres and

contain about 650 horticultural species from a variety of sources

including the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Australia.

Orchid World, in St George, has a fine collection of orchids, with

thousands of plants from all over the world on display.

Welchman Hall Gully, in St Thomas, has an abundance of tropical

plants and trees and also provides a habitat for Barbados green

monkeys.

The Barbados Horticultural Society’s annual flower and garden

show, during the last weekend in January, is a major event on

the island’s horticultural calendar. Plants, vegetables, fruit, herbs

and flowers are exhibited for judging and in addition there are

many items for sale including plants, craftwork, jewellery, original

paintings and pots.

Those visiting the island in January and February should take

advantage of the Barbados Horticultural Society’s open garden

programme, in which private gardens are opened to the public on

a Sunday afternoon between 2 pm and 6 pm.

Island of f lowers is a ‘must’ for garden lovers Renowned for its beautiful beaches and ever-perfect

weather, Barbados also has an abundance of

exquisite flora.

H O R T I C u L T u R E


history of social and political stability, together with an excellent

infrastructure, are other contributing factors that have reinforced

the island’s image as a good investment opportunity.

Range of properties

There are properties available for sale or rent across the island,

ranging from small, intimate properties to sprawling luxury villas.

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of

condominium developments, especially beachfront apartments.

Local real estate experts, too, are seeing a change in the

architecture of new developments. While some of them retain the

traditional look and feel of Barbadian homes, there has been an

emergence of modern, contemporary architecture as well.

Commercial real estate

Over the years, Barbados has also proved popular with

international businesses and other commercial interests seeking

to set up in the Caribbean. Barbados has a wide range of

commercial properties and office space available.

Global market

The global financial situation has impacted the real estate market

worldwide. Overall, the Barbados market has remained strong,

but there has been a reduction in prices, leading to many local

real estate experts categorising it as a buyer’s market at present.

Now is an excellent time to invest in real estate in Barbados. After

all, who doesn’t want to own a piece of paradise?

Ideal time to buy your own piece of paradise

R E A L E S T A T E

Barbados has many characteristics that make the island

appealing for real estate investment. The sun, sea and sand are

enhanced by the island’s rich history and vibrant culture. A long

Barbados has long been considered a

premium destination, both for visiting

holidaymakers and for persons looking

to relocate. This has contributed to a

healthy and strong real estate market

with demand for properties across

the island.


The island’s sound financial system, welcoming environment and

stable history have made it an appealing venue for many business

interests and this has led to a particularly strong offshore sector

over the years.

Stable is an adjective most commonly used when discussing

Barbados, especially in the areas of business and commerce.

Being a smaller economy, Barbados has worked hard to

establish a positive reputation within the global business sector.

These efforts have borne fruit as the island has attracted many

international businesses over the years in areas such as financial

services and manufacturing.

Excellent infrastructure

In order to create an environment conducive to the promotion of

international business, Barbados has invested in setting up the

infrastructure required for businesses to operate. This includes a

sophisticated telecom capability.

Skilled workforce

Barbados has always placed great emphasis on education as

part of its ongoing development. This has led to the creation of

a highly skilled, well educated workforce – thus adding to the

island’s appeal as a business destination.

As a business venue, Barbados ticks all the boxes

Barbados has been praised for its solid

reputation in the world of business – a

reputation that extends to both the local

and offshore business sectors.

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The judiciary is composed of magistrates’ courts and the

Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is Barbados’s highest

judicial body and includes the High Court and the Court

of Appeals.

There are some 800 attorneys practising in Barbados, many

of whom studied within the region. This has led to a largely

indigenous legal system that is equipped to understand and deal

with the unique challenges of the region.

The Supreme Court of Barbados is housed in a large, modern

building designed to accommodate both criminal and civil courts

as well as other facilities.

Caribbean Court of Justice

Previously, the court of last resort for Barbados was the Judicial

Committee of Her Majesty’s Privy Council in London. Over

time, however, the need for a Caribbean court of last resort was

expressed at regional level and following the signing of the revised

Treaty of Chaguaramas, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)

was established on 14 February 2001.

In 2003 the Parliament of Barbados passed the Caribbean Court

of Justice Act and the Constitution (Amendment) Act. These were

brought into force in 2005, marking the replacement of the Privy

Council with the CCJ as the court of last resort.

Legal system has a regional focusThe Judicial System of Barbados reflects English Law and British Commonwealth

tradition and prides itself on having a firm commitment to the rule of law.

L E G A L S y S T E m


This centralised purchasing system has proved an effective

means of monitoring the port’s inventory and managing costs.

Categories

The Purchasing Department serves all areas of the port under three

main categories: Stationery, Spares and Ablution (cleaning supplies).

In addition to an in-office purchasing officer, there are three

people who work in the store room including a night attendant

who is there after hours in case something is needed. Activities at

the port never cease, so it is important to have full coverage.

The process

Typically, if a department requires something to be bought

and delivered, there are two options. Either the department

can source a supplier for the required goods or services or the

Purchasing Department can search for the required items. Once

a supplier has been found, a requisition is submitted for approval.

A purchase order is then sent to the supplier once approval has

been attained. The goods or services are delivered and the port

makes payment to the supplier.

Datastream 7i

Currently, the port’s purchasing system is partly manual and

partly electronic. Progress has been made towards a fully

automated system with the introduction of the enterprise asset

management system Datastream 7i, widely used in various

industries around the world. Those port areas with the most

purchasing requests – the engineering department and the

workshop – are currently on Datastream 7i and the aim is to attain

full incorporation by 2014.

Improved purchasingsystem boosts efficiency

P u R C H A S I N G

This is the role of the Purchasing Department, an integral area of

BPI that sits within Finance but liaises with every port department.

From something as small as a pencil to large cranes and other

machinery, the Purchasing Department is responsible for

obtaining it and getting it to the port.

The operations of Barbados Port Inc.

encompass a wide range of activities

and involve a large number of specific

tools and equipment. In order to maintain

high levels of efficiency and productivity,

it is important that all materials used by

the port are accurately tracked and that

anything that is required is obtained in a

timely and cost-effective manner.


The BMSR has regularly been included in the prestigious Paris

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ‘White List’, which

represents quality flags with a consistently low detention record.

In addition to this achievement, Barbados was among the first

five countries to gain the United States Coast Guard’s Qualship

21 recognition in 2005 and has maintained a top 10 ranking

ever since.

Another recent achievement has been the ratification of the

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006), which came into force

on 20 August 2013.

Service driven

There are currently 144 ships and 34 yachts on the BMSR,

equivalent to a total tonnage of approximately 1.3 million.

Customer service is a priority for the BMSR and its staff are

trained to assist shipowners with queries from anywhere in the

world. In the event of an emergency at sea, the BMSR ensures

that someone is on call 24 hours a day and a regular bulletin is

issued to keep ship managers abreast of policy news from the

International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Globally competitive

Some 90 countries around the world have ship registries. The

BMSR advertises in publications worldwide and uses other

opportunities and means to promote the benefits of joining.

The BMSR has its head office in London and the organisation

also has offices in other major cities.

For more information on the BMSR, visit www.barbadosmaritime.com

World-class standards upheld by ship registryThe Barbados Maritime Ship Registry (BMSR) is

recognised around the world as a high quality, service-

driven ship registry that consistently maintains and

upholds all the international standards and conventions.

S H I P R E G I S T R y


Port of Barbados business directoryD I R E C T O R y

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICETel: 427-6220 fax: 436-1317Email: [email protected] Street, St Michael

IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENTTel: 426-1011 fax 426-0819Email: [email protected] House, The Wharf, Bridgetown,

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT Tel: 434-5010 fax: 428-7777Email: [email protected] Hall, Christ Church

MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND EMPOWERMENT, INNOVATION, TRADE, INDUSTRY & COMMERCETel: 310-1300 fax: 425-1106Email: [email protected] Floor, East Wing, Warrens Office Complex, St Michael

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS & FOREIGN TRADETel: 431-2200/04 fax: 429-6652/228-0838Email: [email protected] Culloden Road, St Michael

MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTTel: 310-2200 fax: 424-2506Email: [email protected] Floor, West Wing, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St Michael

MINISTRY OF TOURISMTel: 430-7500 fax: 436-4828Email: [email protected] Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre Two Mile Hill, St Michael

MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY & COMMERCETel: 427-5270/76 fax: 431-0056Email: [email protected] Road, Fontabelle, St Michael

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT & WORKSTel: 429-2191 fax: 437-8133 (Administration)fax: 430-0760 (Technical Section)Pine East-West Boulevard, The Pine, St Michael

NATIONAL CONSERVATION COMMISSIONTel: 425-1200 / 02 / 12 fax: 424-9415Email: [email protected] House, St Michael

PLANT QUARANTINETel: 426-1222 fax: 426-6927Email: [email protected] Street, Bridgetown

PORT HEALTHTel: 426-3953 fax: 426-2058Deep Water Harbour, Bridgetown Port, Bridgetown

ROYAL BARBADOS POLICE FORCETel: 430-7189 fax: 429-8755 James Street, Bridgetown

SHIPPING ASSOCIATION OF BARBADOSTel: 427-9860 / 64 fax: 426-8392Email: [email protected] Floor Trident House, Broad Street, Bridgetown

SUGAR TERMINAL DEEP WATER HARBOURTel: 426-1653 fax: 426-1695Email: [email protected] Water Harbour, Harbour Road, St Michael

VETERINARY SERVICESTel: 427-5073 fax: 429-2143Email: [email protected] Pine, St Michael

AIR fREIGHTAEROMARINE (B'DOS) LIMITEDTel: 420-7076 fax: 428 1763Email: [email protected] Adams Int'l Airport

AIRLINESAIR CANADATel: 428-5077 fax: 420-7019Email: [email protected]

AIR JAMAICATel: 228-6601 fax: 228-6627Email: [email protected] Shop 18 City Centre Mall, Bridgetown

AMERICAN AIRLINESTel: 428-4120 Ext 231 fax: 420-7078Email: [email protected] Adams International Airport Christ Church

BRITISH AIRWAYSTel: 420-4719 fax: 420-5142Email: [email protected] Adams International AirportChrist Church, PO Box 6058

CARIBBEAN AIRLINESTel: 428-1651 fax: 427-4295 (Bridgetown) fax: 428-1762 (Grantley Adams International Airport)www.caribbean-airlines.comSunjet House, Fairchild Street, Bridgetown

CARIBBEAN AIRWAYSTel: 428-1950 fax: 428-1652Email: [email protected] Adams International Airport, Christ Church

LIAT Tel: 428-8888 fax: 427-6950 (City)fax: 420-7354 (Airport)Email: [email protected]

VIRGIN ATLANTICTel: 436-2110 fax: 228-6377Email: [email protected], Christ Church

BANKSFIRST CITIzENS BANK (BARBADOS)Tel: 431-4500 fax: 429-5734Email: [email protected] Broad Street, Bridgetown

FIRST CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANKTel: 367-2300 fax: 424-8977www.firstcaribbeanbank.comPO Box 503 Warrens, St Michael

REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LTD.Tel: 431-5700 fax: 429- 2603Email: [email protected] Broad Street, Bridgetown

BuSINESS SERvICES

REGIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INCTel: 429-1510 fax: 429-9665Email: [email protected] Box 1231, Bridgetown

COLD STORAGE

BICO LTD Tel: 430-2100 fax: 426-2198 (Administration)228-4923 (Cold Storage) 430-9548 (Ice Cream Orders) Email: [email protected] Industrial Park, St Michael

CONSTRuCTION COmPANIES

C.O. WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION LTDTel: 436-3910 fax: 427-5336Email: [email protected] Box 871E, Lears, St Michael

INNOTECH SERVICES LTDTel: 425-2065 / 425- 2987 fax: 425-2324Email: [email protected] Complex, Lots A, B & C Warrens Industrial Park, St Michael

MARENCO LTDTel: 425-1756 fax: 421-6577Email: [email protected] Blowers, St James

RAYSIDE CONSTRUCTION LTDTel: 417-8300 fax: 425-5291Email: [email protected] Lodge, Green Hill, St Michael

CRAfTS

BEST OF BARBADOS LTDTel: 421-6900 fax: 421-6393Email: [email protected], St Thomas

GLASS CREATIONS INCTel: 426-5358 fax: 426-1663Email: [email protected] 4A Building 6, Pelican Industrial Estate, St Michael

MEDFORD CRAFT WORLDTel: 425-1919 fax: 425-1919Email: [email protected] Hall, St Michael

ROOTS & GRASSESTel: 431-0588Email: [email protected] Pelican Craft Centre, Harbour Road, St Michael

ROSCO TEESTel: 436-8937 / 427-2911 fax: 436-9553Email: [email protected] Industrial Park, St Michael

CRuISE TERmINAL

BRIDGETOWN CRUISE TERMINAL INCTel: 431-0386 fax: 431-9032Email: [email protected] Cruise Terminal, Deep Water Harbour, Bridgetown Port, St Michael

uSEfuL ADDRESSESBARBADOS AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING CORPORATIONTel: 428-0250 fax: 428-0152 (Fairy Valley)fax: 426-0694 (Princess Alice Highway)Email: [email protected] Fairy Valley, Plantation House, Christ Church

BARBADOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRYTel: 434-4750 fax: 228-2907Email: [email protected] www.barbadoschamberofcommerce.com2 Braemar Court, Deighton Rd Brittons Hill, St Michael

BARBADOS COAST GUARDTel: 429-7152 fax: 228-9876Email: [email protected] Coast Guard HMBSPelican, Spring Garden

BARBADOS HOTEL & TOURISM ASSOCIATIONTel: 426-5041 fax: 429-2845Email: [email protected] Box 711C, Bridgetown

BARBADOS INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Tel: 427-5350 fax: 426-7802Email: [email protected] House, St Michael

BARBADOS TOURISM AUTHORITYTel: 427-2623 fax: 426-4080Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Box 242, Bridgetown, St Michael

CARIBBEAN MARITIME INSTITUTETel: +876 924-8150/9 fax: +876 924-8158Email: [email protected] Park, PO Box 8081Kingston CSO, Jamaica

CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIzATIONTel: 427-5242 fax: 429-3065Email: [email protected] Floor Baobab Tower, Warrens, St. Michael

CENTRAL BANK OF BARBADOSTel: 436-6870 fax: 427-9559Email: [email protected] Adams Financial CentreSpry Street, Bridgetown, St Michael

CUSTOMS DEPARTMENTTel: 310-2300 fax: 421-2029Email: [email protected] Floor West Wing, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St MichaelEmail: [email protected] Headquarters

FAIR TRADING COMMISSIONTel: 424-0260 fax: 424-0300Email: [email protected] Hope, Green Hill

GENERAL POST OFFICETel: 436-4800 fax: 429-4118 / 429-8178Email: [email protected] General, GPO, Cheapside, St Michael


Area code for Barbados: +1 246

CuSTOmS BROKERS

BIG P CUSTOMS BROKERS A S & LTTel: 424-2369 fax: 438-0890Email: [email protected] Road, St Michael

CENTRAL CUSTOMS AGENCY LTDTel: 426-5214 fax: 436-4877Email: [email protected] Rainbow Paper products Prescod Boulevard, Harbour Road, St Michael

CONSOLIDATED CUSTOMS BROKERSTel: 427-2915 fax: 426-2357Email: [email protected] House, Fontabelle, St Michael

MARINE TRADINGTel: 426-1292 / 429-5106 fax: 429-8121Email: [email protected] Rock Main Road, St Michael

T S GARRAWAY & COMPANY LTDTel: 426-5422 fax: 426-5427Email: [email protected] Lane, Bridgetown

ENvIRONmENTAL

DELCANTel: +905 943-0416 fax: +905 943 0400www.delcan.com625 Cochrane Drive, Suite 500, MarkhamOntario, L3R 9R9, Canada

EQuIPmENT

REGIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMSTel: 426-1510 fax: 429-9665Email: [email protected] Court, St Michael

fISH/SEAfOOD WHOLESALE

MORGAN’S FISH HOUSE Tel: 420-2324 fax: 420-2040Email: [email protected] Industrial Park, Christ Church

HAuLIERS

CONTAINER SERVICES LTDTel: 228-2529 fax: 426-7845Email: [email protected], St Michael

HILL MILLING COMPANY LTDTel: 429-5591 fax: 436-0411Email: [email protected] Tenantry Road, Haggatt Hall St Michael

HINDS TRANSPORT SERVICESTel: 437-1960 fax: 418-6657Email: [email protected] Hill, Christ Church

INCE TRANSPORT SERVICETel: 429-4819 fax: 228-1658Email: [email protected] Two-Mile Hill, St Michael

JMI (CARIBBEAN) LTDTel: 429-2488 fax: 427-8648Email: [email protected] Estate Factory Yard, St Michael

NANCO TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITEDTel / fax: 436-4370Jackmans, St Michael

VERE KING TRANSPORTTel: 422-2459 fax: 422-2468Email: [email protected] Lane, Road View, St Peter

WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT Tel: 425-5000 fax: 417-9140Email: [email protected], St Michael

HERITAGE TOuRISm

BARBADOS NATIONAL TRUSTTel: 426-2421 fax: 429-9055Email: [email protected] House, Wildey, St Michael

INSPECTION

CERTISPEC INTERNATIONAL INCTel: +604 939 7070 fax: +604 939 7055www.certispec.com2701B Esplanade street, Port Moody, BCV3H 3P4, Canada

INSuRANCE COmPANIES

GUARDIAN GENERAL INSURANCE LTDTel: 430-4600 fax: 427-9038Email: [email protected] House, Collymore Rock, St Michael

INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BARBADOS LTDTel: 434 6000 fax: 426-3393www.icb.com.bbEmail: [email protected] Street, Bridgetown

PLEASuRE CRAfT OPERATORS

ATLANTIS SUBMARINES (BARBADOS) INCTel: 436-8929 fax: 436-8933Email: [email protected] The Shallow Draught, PO Box 394, Bridgetown

BIG GAME FISHINGTel: 424-6107 fax: 421-7582Email: [email protected] 28 Prior Park Terrace, St James

CHANTOURS CARIBBEAN INC (AIR AND SEA)Tel: 432-5591 fax: 432-5540Email: [email protected] Crest Plaza 2, St. James

COOL RUNNINGS – CATAMARAN CRUISESTel: 436-0911 fax: 429-2596Email: [email protected] Floor Carlisle House Hincks Street, St Michael

EL TIGRE CATAMARAN SAILING CRUISESTel: 417-7245 fax: 421-7582Email: [email protected] 28 Prior Park Terrace, St James

FISHING CHARTERS BARBADOS Tel: 429-2326 fax 428-7915Email: [email protected] Ridge Ave Durant’s, Christ Church

CRUISE MANAGEMENT LTDTel: 430-0900 fax 430-0901Email: [email protected] www.tallshipscruises.comThe Shallow Draught, University Row, St Michael

OCEAN ADVENTURESTel: 435-5285 fax: 435-5919Email: [email protected] 31 A Mario Drive, Rowans Park North, St George

SMALL CATS CATAMARAN SAILING CRUISES Tel: 421-6419 fax: 421-7582Email: [email protected] 28 Prior Park Terrace, St James

ACTION CHARTERS STILETTOOTel: 429-8967 fax: 418-0002Email: [email protected] Maxwell Main Road, Christ Church

THRILLER OCEAN TOURSTel: 231-8300 fax: 428-8787Email: [email protected] Durant’s Golf Course, Christ Church

WHY NOT SAILING CRUISES, WASN’T ME SAILING CRUISES CR’ERO ENTERPRISES CO LTDTel: 262-3792/429-8580 fax: 429-8580Email: [email protected] Danbrook, Rockley, Christ Church

PuBLIC RELATIONS

PRMR INCTel: 438 7592 fax: 425 0551Email: [email protected] Box 389, Bridgetown, Barbados

SHIPBuILDERS / REPAIR AGENTS

WILLIE’S DIVING AND MARINE SERVICES INCTel: 424-1808 fax: 425-1060 Email: [email protected] Lower Black Rock, St Michael

SHIPS’ AGENTS (CARGO)

BLUE WATERS SHIPPING LTD.Tel: 436-6102 Email: [email protected] Fort Building, Hincks StreetBridgetown

BOOTH STEAMSHIP COMPANY (B’DOS) LTDTel: 427-5131 fax: 426-0484Email: [email protected] Box 263, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown

CARGO SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL (BARBADOS) LTD. Tel: 228-4277 fax: 436-8908Email: [email protected] Suite 201-1st Floor, Bldg. #4 Harbour Business Park, Harbour Road, St Michael

COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTDTel: 426-0320 fax: 429-6204Email: [email protected] Floor Trident House Broad Street, Bridgetown

FAST TRANSIT SHIPPING LTD Tel: 431-0037 fax: 431-281Email: [email protected] James Fort Building, Hincks Street, Bridgetown

ERIC HASSELL & SON LTDTel: 436-6102 fax: 429-3416Email: [email protected] Carlisle House, Hincks Street, Bridgetown

GODDARD’S SHIPPING & TOURSTel: 426-9918 fax: 426-7322Email: [email protected] Goddard’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael

H. JASON JONES & CO LTDTel: 429-7209 fax: 429-2011Email: [email protected] Court, Fontabelle, St Michael

HANSCHELL INNISS LTDTel: 426 6550 fax: 427 6938Email: [email protected]'s Complex, Fontabelle, Bridgetown

MARINE TRADINGTel: 426-1292 / 429-5106 fax: 429-8121Email: [email protected] Box 425, Black Rock Main Road, Bridgetown

OCEAN AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD Tel: 425-7385 fax: 425-7399Email: [email protected] Brighton Warehouse Complex, Brighton, Black Rock, St Michael

RENWALS INC Tel: 435-6666 fax: 435-2666Email: [email protected]. L. Seale Building, Barbarees Hill, St. Michael

ROBULK AGENCIES (B'DOS) INCTel: 228-8575 fax: 228-8591Email: [email protected] Fort Building, Hincks Street, Bridgetown

SEA FREIGHT AGENCIES BARBADOS LTDTel: 429 9688 fax: 429 5107Email: [email protected] Floor Atlantis Building, Shallow Draught University Row, St Michael

WINDWARD AGENCIES LTDTel: 425-7402 fax: 425-7399Email: [email protected] Warehouse Complex Brighton, St Michael

SHIPS’ AGENTS (CRuISE)

BOOTH STEAMSHIP COMPANY (B’DOS) LTDTel: 436 6094 fax: 426 0484Email: [email protected] Box 263, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown


D I R E C T O R y

DACOSTA DISTRIBUTIONTel: 430-4804 fax: 431-0051Email: [email protected] Mannings Complex, Brandons, Bridgetown

GODDARD’S SHIPPING & TOURSTel: 426-9918 fax: 426-7322Email: [email protected] Goddard’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael

MARINE TRADINGTel: 426-1292 / 429-5106 fax: 429-8121Email: [email protected] Box 425, Bridgetown

PLATINUM PORT AGENCY INCTel: 431-8929 fax: 436-8908Email: [email protected] 201, 1st Floor, Building 4, Harbour Business Park, St Michael

SHIPPING

TROPICAL SHIPPINGTel: 426-9990 fax: 426-7750Email: [email protected]’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael

SHIPS’ CHANDLERy

ANCHOR SHIP CHANDLERYTel: 436-6550 fax: 427-6938 Email: [email protected]’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael

GIBBS L E & COMPANY LTDTel: 426-1250 fax: 436-6423Email: [email protected] Cheapside, Bridgetown

STEvEDORES

BOOTH STEAMSHIP COMPANY (B’DOS) LTDTel: 436-6094 fax: 426-0484Email: [email protected] PO Box 263, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown

CARGO HANDLERS LTDTel: 430-4824 / 5 fax: 431-0878Email: [email protected] Costa Mannings Complex Brandons, St Michael

ERIC HASSELL & SONTel: 436-6102 fax: 429-3416Email: [email protected]: [email protected] House, Hincks Street, Bridgetown

GODDARD’S SHIPPING & TOURSTel: 426-9918 fax: 426-7322Email: [email protected]’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael

MARINE TRADINGTel: 426-1292 / 429-5106 fax: 429-8121Email: [email protected] Box 425, Bridgetown

SEA FREIGHT AGENCIES BARBADOS LTDTel: 429-9688 fax: 429-5107Email: [email protected] 1st Floor Atlantis Building, Shallow Draught University Row, St Michael

SuPERmARKETS

CARLTON & A1 SUPERMARKETTel: 417-7675 fax: 424-6975Carlton, Black Rock, St Michael

EMERALD CITY SUPERMARKETTel: 416-7675 fax: 416-3333Email: [email protected] Roads, St Philip

SUPER CENTRE JB’S Tel: 426-9830 fax: 431-9668Email: [email protected]’s Village, Christ Church

SUPER CENTRE BIG BPeronne PlazaTel: 435-7927 fax: 435-7209Email: [email protected], Christ Church

SUPER CENTRE WARRENSTel: 417-5200 fax: 417-5252Email: [email protected], St Michael

TRIMART SUPERMARKETTel: 430-8000 fax: 429-5223Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Hall, Mall Internationale, St Michael

POPULAR DISCOUNTTel: 227-1102 fax: 425-3740Email: [email protected] Hill, St Michael

PEOPLE’S MARKETTel: 418-4540 fax: 435-1295Email: [email protected] Bridge, St Michael

PRICESMARTTel: 417- 6278 fax: 417-9428Email: [email protected], St Michael

SHOP SMART INCTel: 432-8528 fax: 432-7347Holders Terrace, St James

SAVE A LOT VALUE MARTTel: 420-1912Harvest Plaza, Oistins, Christ Church

LIQUIDATION CENTRETel: 431-0880 fax: 431-9115Bay Street, St Michael

SuPPLIERS

BARBADOS SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONTel: 228-0162 fax: 228-0613Email: [email protected] Industrial Park, Bridgetown

SANI SERVICESTel: 429-5989 fax: 429-4542Email: [email protected] Dayrells Road, St Michael

CRANE & EQUIPMENT LTDTel: 427-5438 fax: 437-7274Email: [email protected] 8 Lower Estate, St George

TAXI OPERATORSBRIDGETOWN PORT TAXI CO-OP SOCIETYTel: 431-0605 Email: [email protected] View, Bridgetown

INDEPENDENT SEAPORT TAXI SERVICETel: 426-0090 Careenage, Bridgetown

TELECOmmuNICATIONS & uTILITIESBARBADOS LIGHT & POWER COMPANY LTDTel: 436-1800 fax: 228-1396Email: [email protected] Box 142, Garrison Hill, St Michael

BARBADOS WATER AUTHORITYTel: 429-6164 fax: 421-8804Email: [email protected] Manor Lodge Complex, Green Hill, St Michael

LIMETel: 292-5050 fax: 436-5036Email: [email protected] Box 272, Bridgetown

ESSO (BARBADOS) SRLTel: 426-2181 fax: 436-8984Email: [email protected], Fontabelle, Barbados

SUNBEACHTel: 430-1569 fax: 228-6330Email: judy.trottar.sunbeach.net11th Ave Belleville, St Michael

TOuR OPERATORSFOSTER & INCE CRUISE SERVICES INCTel: 431-8915 fax: 429-3059Email: [email protected] 201 First Floor Building No 4 Harbour Industrial Park, St Michael

TRAFALGAR TRAVEL LTDTel: 427-0332 fax: 228-6896Email: [email protected] www.trafalgartravel.com PO Box 60C, Goding House, Spry Street, Bridgetown

GODDARD’S DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANYTel: 426-9918 fax: 426-7322Email: [email protected]’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael

JOHNSON’S TOURS Tel: 426-5181 fax: 429-3528Email: [email protected] Isle Complex, Worthing, Christ Church

ST. JAMES TRAVEL & TOURSTel: 432-0774 fax: 432-2832Email: [email protected] House Trents, St James

SUNLINC BARBADOSTel: 436-1710 fax: 436-1715Email: [email protected], 7th Ave, Prior Park Terrace, St James

WEST INDIAN INTERNATIONAL TOURS LTDTel: 435-7051 fax: 435-7071Email: [email protected] Main Road, Christ Church

TOuRIST ATTRACTIONSANDROMEDA BOTANICAL GARDENSTel: 433-9384 fax: 433-9384Email: [email protected], St Joseph

BARBADOS WILDLIFE RESERVETel: 422-8826 fax: 422-8946Email: [email protected] Hill, St Peter

FARLEY HILL NATIONAL PARKTel: 422-3555Farley Hill, St Peter

THELAN INC [FLOWER FOREST BOTANICAL GARDENS]Tel: 433-8152 fax: 433-8152Email: [email protected], St Joseph

FOLKESTONE MARINE PARK & VISITORS CENTRETel: 422-2871 fax: 432-2793Email: [email protected] Point, Holetown, St James

GUN HILL SIGNAL STATIONTel: 429-1358 fax: 429-9055Fusiliers Road, Gun Hill, St George

HARRISON’S CAVETel: 438-6640 fax: 417-3709Email: [email protected] Hall, St Thomas

HIGHLAND ADVENTURE CENTRETel: 438-8069 fax: 426-8687Email: [email protected], Cane Field, St Thomas

MALIBU VISITORS CENTRETel: 425-9393 fax: 425-8371Email: [email protected], Black Rock, St Michael

MOUNT GAY VISITORS CENTRETel: 425-8757 fax: 425-8770Email: [email protected] Box 208, Bridgetown

ORCHID WORLDTel: 433-0306 fax: 433-0774Email: [email protected], St George

SUNBURY PLANTATION HOUSETel: 423-6270 fax: 423-5863Email: [email protected] Plantation House, Sunbury, St Phillip

TuG BuILDERS DAMEN SHIPYARDS GORINCHEMTel:+31 183 63 92 67 fax: +31 183 63 77 62Email: [email protected] Box 1, 4200 AA Gorinchem, The Netherlands

uNIONSBARBADOS WORKERS' UNIONTel: 426-3495 fax: 436-6496Email: [email protected] Solidarity House, Harmony Hall, St Michael

NATIONAL UNION OF PUBLIC WORKERSTel: 426-1764 fax: 436-1795Email: [email protected] Road, St Michael

Area code for Barbados: +1 246

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Documents

Barbados Port Handbook 2013-15