Live in Barbados

Some of you were enquiring whether locals could apply for the field volunteer position being offered by The Barbados Sea Turtle Project and I have received the following information from the Field Director, Darren C. Browne:

 Locals can most certainly apply. The process is much simpler than that for international volunteers, and the two-month time period does not apply. Simply complete the attached form and send the data back to this email address, along with a copy of your CV. You will be considered along with our other local applicants.

Please click here to download the Field Volunteer application form for The Barbados Sea Turtle Project and please email your completed form along with your CV to: thebstp@yahoo.com

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) — The Barbados government aims to achieve a deficit in the region of 2.1 per cent of the island’s gross domestic product (GDP), through the prudent financial management of its finances.
Minister of Economic Affairs, Empowerment, Innovation, Trade, Industry and Commerce, David Estwick, promised to reduce government’s expenditure, while addressing the Business Network International Week breakfast meeting. The event was held on Tuesday, at the Dining Club, Newton Industrial Estate, Christ Church.

Emphasising that the country had not escaped the challenges precipitated by the current global economic crisis, he revealed that Barbados’ real GDP contracted by 5.3 per cent; unemployment increased from 8.1 per cent in 2008, to just over 10 per cent in 2009 and the fiscal deficit widened from 6.4 per cent to 8.4 per cent of the GDP.

See full article here.

RSS feeds are a great way to get Barbados Property List updates without the hassle of typing in our address and visiting our web pages.

We have 2 feeds on BPL, 1 for property listings and another for blog posts:

• Real Estate Listings: http://www.barbadospropertylist.com/feed/
• Blogs: http://blog.barbadospropertylist.com/feed/

You will need an RSS reader to connect to these feeds. I highly recommend Google Reader, it’s very well designed and allows you to keep up to date with many websites from a single, well designed interface. It also works great on smart phones like iPhone and Blackberry. I read RSS feeds every day, as most major newspapers offer feeds as well. It’s great to get all your news centralised in one place…

The very next day after Prince Harry played and won (with the help of his team) the inaugural Sentebale Polo Cup in Barbados, The Daily Mail published the following article:

Prince Harry falls head-first from his horse during charity polo match, and hurls his mallet in disgust

‘Everyone from our local supporters to the Barbados government have bent over backwards to make this work for Sentebale. People have dug so deep in their pockets.

‘It looks like we may have raised £500,000 for the vulnerable children of Lesotho, so I couldn’t be more pleased.

‘We are going to try to take the Sentebale Cup around the world but will definitely be coming back to Barbados as we have started it here and the island has such a special place in our hearts.’

Harry was playing at the exclusive Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados to raise money for Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in memory of his late mother to help vulnerable Aids orphans in the African kingdom of Lesotho.

The 1,200 ticket match was a complete sell out and is expected to raise more than £100,000. Harry hopes to make the Sentebale Polo Cup an annual event.

Source: The Daily Mail

I attended this event and spectated both matches.  The crowd was heaving, most people were in their sunday best, drinks were flowing and both matches were played extremely well by all players.  Here are a few pictures I took with my phone…

Most of Prince Harry, of course!

Around 6pm, as the sun was setting, the after party began with the arrival of a mechanical bull, which as you can imagine, was definitely a laugh to watch.  The guy operating the machine was definitely giving the old and young a hell of ride, with a couple of them flying off onto the inflated cushion surrounding it, so no one was hurt (at least to the best of my knowledge!)..

I left after 7 but I understand that the party went on for quite a few more hours.

Did any of you make this event?  If so, did you enjoy it?

Prince Harry trying out a little soca dancing at a charity event in Barbados…

Thanks Jill!

The Barbados Sea Turtle Project is looking for volunteers. This position would suit English speaking students. All you need is the cost of a flight to Bim, acoomodation and cooking facilities are provided.

Field volunteers required for nesting beach monitoring programme for hawksbill turtles – Barbados – The Barbados Sea Turtle Project – environmental jobs at Stopdodo.com.

Prince Harry continues his tour of Barbados with a visit to a hospital to meet children on a paediatric ward and their parents.

The 25-year-old royal will spend time with the poorly youngsters as well as staff and volunteers from the Queen Elizabeth hospital in the capital Bridgetown.

The Press Association: Harry visits island’s sick children.

Tomorrow morning at 6am, a friend of BPL’s is kicking off a Guiness World Record Attempt.

Al Sandeman is attempting to set a new world record for the most amount of birdies (Golf) in one day.

He is attempting to fit in 8 rounds of golf in the 12hrs allocated him.

The Sandy Lane Hotel has kindly allowed him to use the Country Club for his World Record Attempt.

Furthermore, Al is turning the challenge into an opportunity to raise money for charity; The Sandy Lane Charitable Trust.

It is a late call, but I would like to offer all those that read our blogs the opportunity to sponsor Al’s attempt with a Bds$ amount per birdie; Al is aiming for 40!

Please email all offers to maxwell.mulligan@barbadospropertylist.com

Thanx and have a great day!

Today’s Access Barbados newsletter introduces the Barbados National Trust open house programme…

The National Trust’s Open House programme runs January through March 2010.

Every Wednesday a beautiful house in Barbados opens its doors to the public to view from 2.30pm to 5pm.

All types of houses are on show from the grand old plantation houses rich with centuries of history, to newer luxurious Bajan-Style villas.

Check out the February calendar;

Wednesday Feb 3rd 2010
BELLEVUE, Waterford, St Michael

The plantation dates from 1635 and commands a broad view down its manicured slope. This splendid property has been restored and renovated in a way that enhances its special character. Mosaics, converted outbuildings, horses and vast grounds complete the picture.

Wednesday Feb 10th 2010
POLLARD’S MILL, St. Philip

Pollards Mill combines the best of old and new. Built circa 1722, the spacious old stone property has had many lives: as a plantation, a hotel and a fine restaurant. The mill still stands, and the entire complex is surrounded by 2.5 acres of enclosed tropical garden.

Wednesday Feb 17th 2010
FISHERPOND PLANTATION HOUSE, St. Thomas

Fisherpond House is an over 300 year old mansion, built of rubble stone in Caribbean Georgian style, and has been transformed into a jewel, beautifully filled with antiques, paintings and objects d’art.

Wednesday Feb 24th 2010
ST. ANN’S FORT & DRILL HALL

Two of the Garrison’s Historic Military buildings are on show both occupied by The Barbados Defense Force. Built in 1702, the naval magazine displayed in the grounds is the finest known collection of 17th century English iron cannon. The Drill Hall hosts the West India Regiment memorabilia & offers a remarkable view of The Garrison area.

Admission & Directions

Admission prices for the Open House programme are $10 for National Trust members, $15 for BARP members and $20 for non members. For directions to the properties and any further information please email the National Trust.

Free listings are being uploaded steadily, we see about 1 per week. It’s worth keeping an eye on this category, as you may find some good deals…

http://www.barbadospropertylist.com/category/agent/free-listings/