culture

It was in 1642 that sugar farming was introduced in Barbados by the Dutch and since then, sugar has not only become a major part of our history but also has been a main molding source of our culture and heritage. For years Barbados only used sugar for feedstock...

For the next few weeks in December Loop Barbados has decided to do a "Santa's got a sunburn" segment. This segment will include...

The Scotch Bonnet pepper, also known as Scotty Bon, Boney Pepper or Caribbean red pepper is a variety of the Chili pepper found in Barbados and throughout the Caribbean.  To give you a little bit of an idea on how hot these peppers actually are, a jalapeno...

Since yesterday was Independence Day here in Barbados,  Loop Barbados has decided to feature a...

The Chattel house is the Barbadian word meaning 'moveable property'. The type of home came into play when plantation workers decided they wanted to live on the estate and...

This little 1/2"-1" in diameter fruit commonly known as the 'Bajan Cherry' holds great popularity in Barbados. The cherry itself comes from a bushy shrub and has a bright red, thin glossy skin and orange...

The English name coconut, first mentioned in English print in 1955 comes from a Spanish and Portuguese word, coco meaning "monkey face". The actual coconut fruit was said to resemble a monkey's face and hence how its name came about. In Sanskrit, the coconut...

Sitting atop Horse Hill, St. Joseph is a small and beautiful church adorned with stained glass windows and an unbelievable view of the East coast of the island. This...