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The name "Barbados" is from either the Portuguese term os barbados or the Spanish equivalent, los barbados, both meaning "the bearded ones". [12] [13] It is unclear whether "bearded" refers to the long, hanging roots of the bearded fig-tree (Ficus citrifolia), a species of banyan indigenous to the island, or to the allegedly bearded Kalinago (Island Caribs) who once inhabited the island, or ...
1960–69. July 10, 1960: Hurricane Abby passes close to Barbados as a tropical depression. September 25, 1963: Hurricane Edith passes 30 miles to the north as a Category 2 hurricane. August 28, 1965: Hurricane Betsy passes 40 miles to the northeast as a tropical depression. September 29, 1966: Tropical Storm Judith passes 20 miles to the north.
While fairly hot, Bridgetown is cooled somewhat by the trade winds that affect weather in Barbados in general. Bridgetown's record high of 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) in September 2005 and record low of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) on 2 January 1984. [17] Bridgetown features distinct wet and dry seasons, with a relatively lengthy wet season and a shorter dry ...
In 2009 [11] and 2010, members of the upscale real estate industry in Barbados proposed the creation of artificial islands to be placed off the west coast. According to Paul Altman of Altman Realty the envisioned plan, would consist of two islands, one measuring 250 acres (1.0 km 2) in size, and would house new tourism based developments and upscale boutique shops; while the second island ...
A hurricane warning was issued for Barbados, and a hurricane watch was in effect for St. Lucia, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, while a tropical storm watch was issued for Martinique ...