THE FRESHERS’ GUIDE TO THE CAVE HILL CAMPUS 2014 - 2015
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Welcome to Cave Hill Welcome Messages The Guild of Students Your 2014-2015 Guild Council
Campus Life Feeding Yourself Health Matters Halls Activities
Guide to Barbados Getting Around Where To Go Festivals
WHAT’S INSIDE
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Dienterte conerun temuspio, qui sed corterferis, octemortur habente ridees et; nonsules host in delibef atioctum publiquist? Sentes, C. Ovivignatat id consum rem publium ad Catius, talicis am notim achuit. Hil te conoctus, pravoctumum morei condeps, tas dient. Untri, octus fecur. Quon Itam, sedo, Patus, vit, es condam ad din Etrae consilicae confic tus, consul videt fureni prionte rfesullabem mena nihicto et; et; ipte, de condiorbis et Catracc idercem ta, consullabem diem dic tentim suppl. Cat C. Fecris firisse ndientem Romplib emoludam mere cerit, moliu me nos faut L. Forum itus, utemur la tebuspero videmul verebute, Ti. Vivit gra res sentia nos imihin signatu vessidem tiac temo vit. Si pero, vicasdam ad Catiae tea L. Gul ut ature consultor la rebatis. Go ellabef ecrunum mantion visultus vatqui firmant? P. Oc, st? que dium tus vem redero et viditast? Abeni ta maio hostam omnessu lutum, C. Ad se num, si cula que mus egit, us adhuctur, que con ve, que nihicul atilis es ad con dum quam ut aura? Unterum locusu su it, Catuam arturei sulla diem. Batatque tem ponerfirio teresti, manum perfecre o caves, nocusquam deffrei tes ac in sest? Cupermil con verfectorei prarte, nostiam in te menatri cuperessigil hilicastrum dem publi porum inihilis se aci poent. Pati in ta vertius aucitim ilienatque et dius fui ina, que es in tabem tata coresimorura rei senatanum obsende const adhuis estiorum conves enatu efeconsul uncusquius, que consi patimulus Ad intio intiaes atis cotifec oniust vivividem huiusa tem premure ntercerem resteba tiusque convocchucon hactem adeps, co noste fuium furbem, num teste, fitiena, verteli aelicep opublia re noresit det gra revid adest vidium oc, quam rem adhum hos et; Catest? O tatqui sest L. Orac factus por publiis; is At dis bonsuliu cae, dium init pulicastra diis, siditim ulvis, ex nos ete, ditil host L. Morterum licit, conenat verrare mpritis. Urios, consultuus, nostiem aus labuntrae, dis dem facterra
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FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES Dienterte conerun temuspio, qui sed corterferis, octemortur habente ridees et; nonsules host in delibef atioctum publiquist? Sentes, C. Ovivignatat id consum rem publium ad Catius, talicis am notim achuit.
WELCOME
Hil te conoctus, pravoctumum morei condeps, tas dient. Untri, octus fecur. Quon Itam, sedo, Patus, vit, es condam ad din Etrae consilicae confic tus, consul videt fureni prionte rfesullabem mena nihicto et; et; ipte, de condiorbis et Catracc idercem ta, consullabem diem dic tentim suppl. Cat C. Fecris firisse ndientem Romplib emoludam mere cerit, moliu me nos faut L. Forum itus, utemur la tebuspero videmul verebute, Ti. Vivit gra res sentia nos imihin signatu vessidem tiac temo vit. Si pero, vicasdam ad Catiae tea L. Gul ut ature consultor la rebatis. Go ellabef ecrunum mantion visultus vatqui firmant? P. Oc, st? que dium tus vem redero et viditast? Abeni ta maio hostam omnessu lutum, C. Ad se num, si cula que mus egit, us adhuctur, que con ve, que nihicul atilis es ad con dum quam ut aura? Unterum locusu su it, Catuam arturei sulla diem. Batatque tem ponerfirio teresti, manum perfecre o caves, nocusquam deffrei tes ac in sest? Cupermil con verfectorei prarte, nostiam in te menatri cuperessigil hilicastrum dem publi porum inihilis se aci poent. Pati in ta vertius aucitim ilienatque et dius fui ina, que es in tabem tata coresimorura rei senatanum obsende const adhuis estiorum conves enatu efeconsul uncusquius, que consi patimulus Ad intio intiaes atis cotifec oniust vivividem huiusa tem premure ntercerem resteba tiusque convocchucon hactem adeps, co noste fuium furbem, num teste, fitiena, verteli aelicep opublia re noresit det gra revid adest vidium oc, quam rem adhum hos et; Catest? O tatqui sest L. Orac factus por publiis; is At dis bonsuliu cae, dium init pulicastra diis, siditim ulvis, ex nos ete, ditil host L. Morterum licit, conenat verrare mpritis. Urios, consultuus, nostiem aus labuntrae, dis dem facterra
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FROM THE GUILD OF STUDENTS Dienterte conerun temuspio, qui sed corterferis, octemortur habente ridees et; nonsules host in delibef atioctum publiquist? Sentes, C. Ovivignatat id consum rem publium ad Catius, talicis am notim achuit. Hil te conoctus, pravoctumum morei condeps, tas dient. Untri, octus fecur. Quon Itam, sedo, Patus, vit, es condam ad din Etrae consilicae confic tus, consul videt fureni prionte rfesullabem mena nihicto et; et; ipte, de condiorbis et Catracc idercem ta, consullabem diem dic tentim suppl. Cat C. Fecris firisse ndientem Romplib emoludam mere cerit, moliu me nos faut L. Forum itus, utemur la tebuspero videmul verebute, Ti. Vivit gra res sentia nos imihin signatu vessidem tiac temo vit. Si pero, vicasdam ad Catiae tea L. Gul ut ature consultor la rebatis. Go ellabef ecrunum mantion visultus vatqui firmant? P. Oc, st? que dium tus vem redero et viditast? Abeni ta maio hostam omnessu lutum, C. Ad se num, si cula que mus egit, us adhuctur, que con ve, que nihicul atilis es ad con dum quam ut aura? Unterum locusu su it, Catuam arturei sulla diem. Batatque tem ponerfirio teresti, manum perfecre o caves, nocusquam deffrei tes ac in sest? Cupermil con verfectorei prarte, nostiam in te menatri cuperessigil hilicastrum dem publi porum inihilis se aci poent. Pati in ta vertius aucitim ilienatque et dius fui ina, que es in tabem tata coresimorura rei senatanum obsende const adhuis estiorum conves enatu efeconsul uncusquius, que consi patimulus Ad intio intiaes atis cotifec oniust vivividem huiusa tem premure ntercerem resteba tiusque convocchucon hactem adeps, co noste fuium furbem, num teste, fitiena, verteli aelicep opublia re noresit det gra revid adest vidium oc, quam rem adhum hos et; Catest? O tatqui sest L. Orac factus por publiis; is At dis bonsuliu cae, dium init pulicastra diis, siditim ulvis, ex nos ete, ditil host L. Morterum licit, conenat verrare mpritis. Urios, consultuus, nostiem aus labuntrae, dis dem facterra
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FROM THE GUILD OF STUDENTS Dienterte conerun temuspio, qui sed corterferis, octemortur habente ridees et; nonsules host in delibef atioctum publiquist? Sentes, C. Ovivignatat id consum rem publium ad Catius, talicis am notim achuit.
WELCOME
Hil te conoctus, pravoctumum morei condeps, tas dient. Untri, octus fecur. Quon Itam, sedo, Patus, vit, es condam ad din Etrae consilicae confic tus, consul videt fureni prionte rfesullabem mena nihicto et; et; ipte, de condiorbis et Catracc idercem ta, consullabem diem dic tentim suppl. Cat C. Fecris firisse ndientem Romplib emoludam mere cerit, moliu me nos faut L. Forum itus, utemur la tebuspero videmul verebute, Ti. Vivit gra res sentia nos imihin signatu vessidem tiac temo vit. Si pero, vicasdam ad Catiae tea L. Gul ut ature consultor la rebatis. Go ellabef ecrunum mantion visultus vatqui firmant? P. Oc, st? que dium tus vem redero et viditast? Abeni ta maio hostam omnessu lutum, C. Ad se num, si cula que mus egit, us adhuctur, que con ve, que nihicul atilis es ad con dum quam ut aura? Unterum locusu su it, Catuam arturei sulla diem. Batatque tem ponerfirio teresti, manum perfecre o caves, nocusquam deffrei tes ac in sest? Cupermil con verfectorei prarte, nostiam in te menatri cuperessigil hilicastrum dem publi porum inihilis se aci poent. Pati in ta vertius aucitim ilienatque et dius fui ina, que es in tabem tata coresimorura rei senatanum obsende const adhuis estiorum conves enatu efeconsul uncusquius, que consi patimulus Ad intio intiaes atis cotifec oniust vivividem huiusa tem premure ntercerem resteba tiusque convocchucon hactem adeps, co noste fuium furbem, num teste, fitiena, verteli aelicep opublia re noresit det gra revid adest vidium oc, quam rem adhum hos et; Catest? O tatqui sest L. Orac factus por publiis; is At dis bonsuliu cae, dium init pulicastra diis, siditim ulvis, ex nos ete, ditil host L. Morterum licit, conenat verrare mpritis. Urios, consultuus, nostiem aus labuntrae, dis dem facterra
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Damani Parris President
Alex Downes Vice President
Kibibi Cumberbatch Secretary
Kamal Springer Treasurer
Vacant Publication Committee Chairperson
Kristeina Beckford Int’l Affairs Committee Chairperson
Racquel Griffith Medical Sciences Representative
Rashad Lewis Humanities & Education Representative
Zachary Phillips Frank Worrell Hall Chairperson
Jermel Dwight Pierre Sherlock Hall Chairperson
Vacant Keith Hunte Hall Chairperson
Perez Rolle Returning Officer
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Dalano DaSouza Post Graduate Representative
Dania Hamilton Games Committee Chairperson
Jamar Bourne Union Committee Chairperson
Paul Alleyne National Affairs Committee Chairperson
Hosea Boyce Science & Technology Representative
Christopher Harper Law Representative
Dorian Fairweather Social Sciences Representative
Rosanna Lewis Part-time Representative
Daniel Willock Public Relations Officer
William Rajnauth Librarian
Margreet Thompson Workers Representative
Cheryl Senhouse Office Manager
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THE BOOKSHOP The University Bookshop is conveniently situated opposite the guild lawn and is a student’s one stop shop for textbooks, magazines, stationery, electronics and refreshments. Open from 8:30 to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9:00 to 2:00 on Saturday. Laptop consultation, cellular phone sales and top-ups as well as university paraphernalia and gift items are also available from the bookshop. Services offered include special ordering of textbooks, reservation of texts and document printing, among others. The bookshop was recently upgraded and now offers an array of new products and services for your shopping convenience.
THE CAFETERIA This is the most popular choice on campus for students when it comes to breakfast, lunch or even dinner. It is located between the Student’s Guild and the Sherlock Hall of Residence. The Cafeteria’s menu entails snacks, drinks meals desserts, sub sandwiches and specials of the day. The opening hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Fridays and Saturdays 8:30 3:30 p.m.
THE KIOSK This is an extension of the cafeteria, is located in the parking lot in the vicinity of the Social Sciences faculty, not too far from the UWI Bridgetown Shuttle Stand. The kiosk provides snacks, beverages and light meals which are perfect for students who are always on the go.
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THE CAMPUS MART s a convenience store located on the lowest level of the Clico Building. It sells a variety of food items, toiletries and other goods and is well known for their hot dogs and other quick lunches.
POWERADE GYM The gym is located to the back of the Sherlock Hall of residences and can be accessed via the Students Union. The opening hours for the gym are weekdays 9a.m. to 9p.m. and on Saturdays from 9a.m. to 3p.m.. A valid UWI identification card is to be presented to gym supervisors to gain access to the facility. Students are asked to sign in and out of the log book located on the counter by the supervisor’s booth. The gym has professional personal trainers on staff, who can provide workout plans for those interested. Personal training sessions can also be arranged. Powerades are sold for $3 Barbados dollars. The gym is free to all UWI students and although limited in space, has a good array of equipment for a conducive workout session.
STUDENT HEALTH CLINIC For registered students the Student’s Clinic offers free healthcare services between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 9:00p.m. On staff there is a full time doctor,two nurses and a nurse administrator. So feel welcome to walk in anytime or set an appointment.
THE PHARMACY The Pharmacy is situated next to the clinic, and is where you can go to either purchase pharmaceuticals, or to fill your prescription as issued by the student clinic. The pharmacy is open Mondays- Fridays 9am - 9pm.
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CAMPUS DIRECTORY Area Code 246 Main Switchboard 417-4000 Main Fax Line 425-1327 Website: www.cavehill.uwi.edu ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Registry 417-4055 Appointments 417-4065 Bursary 417-4084 Public Information 417-4076 MAINTENANCE
Campus Security
FACULTIES
Humanities & Education 417-4385 Law 417-4227 Medical Sciences 417-4264 Science & Technology 417-4312 Social Sciences 417-4265 LIBRARIES&LEARNINGRESOURCES
Main Library Law Library Computer Centre
417-4440 417-4245 417-4186
417-4003
BOARD FOR NON-CAMPUS COUNTRIES&DISTANCEEDUCATION
Open Campus
430-1120
STUDENT SERVICES
Director 428-6156 Frank Worrel Hall 417-4175/6 Sherlock Hall 417-4631/3/6 STUDENT HOUSING
Health Service Students Guild Guild of Graduates
417-4170 417-4534 417-4577
SERVICES CENTRES DEPARTMENT
University Bookshop 417-4515/16 Staff Common Room (SCR) Campus Cafeteria 421-3461 STUDENT AFFAIRS
Admissions 417-4120 Examinations 417-4134 Transcripts & Records 417-4142 Student Accounts 417-4110 Graduate Studies 417-4131
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DIRECTORY OF CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Social and Academic Clubs
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Island Associations
Guild of Students – UWI Cave Hill Weeks of Activities 2014 - 2015 Semester I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
24 August 2014 10 August 2014 Monday, 01 September , 2014 31 August 2014 06 September 2014 07 September 2014 13 September 2014 14 September 2014 20 September 2014 21 September 2014 27 September 2014 28 September 2014 04 October 2014 05 October 2014 11 October 2014 12 October 2014 18 October 2014 19 October 2014 25 October 2014 26 October 2014 01 November 2014 02 November 2014 08 November 2014 09 November 2014 15 November 2014 16 November 2014 22 November 2014 23 November 2014 29 November 2014 Friday, 28 November , 2014 30 November 2014 06 December 2014 07 December 2014 13 December 2014 14 December 2014 20 December 2014 Saturday, 20 December, 2014
Registration Teaching Begins Guild Councillors' Week Health Week /UWI Games Freshers’ Week SKNSA/ABSA/BELSAC Week Halls of Residence Unity Week DOMSAC/LUSAC/Debating Society Week Humanities & Education Week VINSA Week Medical Sciences Week JASAC Week BSA/ASA/Rotoract Week Combined Territories Week Silent Period Teaching Ends Examination Period Semester Ends
Semester II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Monday, 19 January , 2015 18 January 2015 24 January 2015 25 January 2015 31 January 2015 01 February 2015 07 February 2015 08 February 2015 14 February 2015 15 February 2015 21 February 2015 22 February 2015 28 February 2015 01 March 2015 07 March 2015 08 March 2015 14 March 2015 15 March 2015 21 March 2015 22 March 2015 28 March 2015 29 March 2015 04 April 2015 05 April 2015 11 April 2015 12 April 2015 18 April 2015 19 April 2015 25 April 2015 26 April 2015 02 May 2015 03 May 2015 09 May 2015 10 May 2015 17 May 2015 Saturday, 17 May , 2014
Teaching Begins Integration Week Social Sciences Week Halls of Residence / UWI HARP Week TTSA Week Science & Technology Week Law Week GRENSAC/TABS/Circle K Week YEA/UWI Stat/Post Grad Week UDS/UMS/PHOTACC Week Carnival Week UWI Games/Army of Good Week Religious Associations Week Silent Period Study Leave Examination Period Semester Ends
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FRESHERS’ WEEK Freshers’ Week-To help you settle into your social life at Cave Hill a week of activities geared towards freshers, is held at the beginning of Semester 1. It includes a fun day, freshers’ fete and an open air concert entitled Woodstock, where freshers’ are encouraged to share their talents on the big stage.
CARNIVAL WEEK True to the cultures of the Caribbean islands of which it is a product, The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, U.W.I Carnival takes place towards the end of semester 2. Complete with calypso and soca monarch competitions, pageantry, limes and parties, UWEEVAL as it is sometimes called, culminates with a jouvert morning jam followed by playing mas on the streets. Finally a massive after party featuring the best entertainment the region has to offer, brings the curtain down on the carnival. All these events combined guarantee its authenticity as one of the premier festivals in the Caribbean.
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WELCOME TO BARBADOS
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KEY FACTS
Location: 13°06’N 59°37’W Capital: Bridgetown People: Barbadian (Bajan) Government: Parliamentary Democracy (Third oldest in the British Commonwealth) Monarch: Elizabeth II Governor-General: Elliott Belgrave Prime Minister: Freundel Stuart Opposition Leader: Mia Mottley Independence Day: November 30th (since 1966) Area: 166 square miles (432 km2) Parishes: 11 Main Industries: Tourism, Sugar, Light manufacturing Population: 278,289 Ethnicity: 93% Black 3% White 3% Mixed races 1% Asian Literacy: 97.6% GDP (nominal) 2012 estimate: Total: $4.490 billion Per capita: $16,151 Currency: The Barbados Dollar ($) Exchange rate: USD1= BBD2 Calling Code: +1 Area Code: 246 Emergency: 211 Police 311 Fire Department 511 Ambulance
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A BRIEF OVERVIEW Barbados is the most easterly island in the Caribbean Sea boasts 166 square miles of lush and exotic greenery along with a network of gullies and caves awaiting exploration on its interior. These are surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches on its south and west coasts and rugged sea cliffs on its north and east coasts. Extensive road networks makes discovering the treasures that Barbados has to offer as well as the daily commute relatively easy. The original name for Barbados was “Ichirouganaim” according to accounts by descendants of the indigenous Arawakan-speaking peoples. It is commonly translations as “Red land with white teeth” or “Red-stone island with teeth outside” referring to the island’s red clay soil which continues to be used for pottery and its coral reefs which produce its white sandy beaches The name “Barbados” is commonly accepted as deriving from Portuguese and means ‘bearded’ or ‘the bearded ones’. This is thought to refer to the bearded fig trees which can be found across the island and depicted on the Coat of Arms In February 1627 the island was settled by the British and it quickly emerged as the gem of the Britain’s West Indian possessions earning it the nickname “Little England”. Barbados was under uninterrupted English and later British governance until it gained political independence in 1966. and was the only Caribbean island that did not change hands during the colonial period. Independence marked the shift from Sugar cultivation which had been the backbone of the island’s economy for centuries to Tourism, Light Manufacturing, Offshore Financial Services and Information-Technology services. It also marked a rapid drive towards development which to this allows Barbados to “punch above its weight” as a leading place for innovation, investment and standard of living.
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GETTING AROUND
UWI SHUTTLES
The University provides a shuttle service available to all its students on presentation of your valid student ID card. The shuttles ply three routes; Warrens, NCF (West Terrace) and Bridgetown.
TRANSPORT BOARD
The Government owned Barbados Transport Board provides transportation to all parts of the island. They have the largest buses on the roads identifiable by their light blue colour scheme featuring a yellow stripe on the sides and “BM” license plates. The fare is BBD $2 (except school children under 18 who travel free only on Transport Board vehicles).These buses use a fare box system so please have exact fare ready before boarding these buses. The last scheduled bus for all routes leaves at 12:05 am, however there is a ‘by-pass’ bus heading cross country Speightstown to Crane and one going Oistins to Speightstown which depart at 12:30am. Vist their site for routes , times and info: http://www.transportboard.com/
MINIBUSES
One of two forms of privately owned public service vehicles (PSVs). Minibuses are recognizable by their Yellow paint scheme with blue stripe and “B” license plates. A sign placed in the lower left hand corner of the windshield displays the destination of the minibus in question. Passengers also pay BBD$2 which may be collected by a conductor who can provide change if necessary. This service usually ends around 10 pm on most routes
ROUTE TAXIS (ZR VANS)
So called because of their (ZR) license plates, these PSVs are painted white with a maroon stripe running across the side. They also carry a route number displayed on both the front and back of the vehicles. This number, along with a sign in the lower left-hand corner of the windshield, indicates the destination of the vehicle. The BBD$2 fare is usually collected by a conductor or the driver who will provide change if necessary. Route 3 ZRs, travel from Bridgetown through Black Rock and pass the main campus continuing into West Terrace, Wanstead and surrounding areas. This service usually ends around 10 p.m.
TAXI
Public Transportation in Barbados stops at 12 a.m so if you are out beyond this time a taxi would most likely be your only option. Taxi fare varies depending on the number of passengers and the distance traveled.
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WHERE TO GO
THE ANIMAL FLOWER CAVE
Located on the rugged sea cliffs of the most northern Parish of St. Lucy, The Animal Flower Cave as its name would suggest is home to unusual animal flowers called sea anemones. While the sea anemone population has dwindled in recent years, this large sea cave with its huge chambers also houses many pools and unusual rock formations. An informal café serves cold drinks and sandwiches which you can enjoy while sitting under the shade of coconut leaf roofed sheds while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the rugged North Coast. Tel: (246) 4398797.
SEGWAY OF BARBADOS
For an exciting truly “off-road” adventure ride the worldrenowned Segway PT in the beautiful setting of Cove Bay, St. Lucy. Tel: (246) 426-5740 / 253-6772 or visit: segwaybarbados. com
ARLINGTON HOUSE
Located in the heart of historic Speightstown, Arlington is a genuine eighteenth century house which has been restored and transformed into an interactive museum. With three floors of interactive audio and visual exhibits, the museum uncovers rich Barbados’ sugar heritage and revisits Speightstown’s days as a trading “hub” of the new world in an entertaining and informal fashion. Tel: (246) 422 4064
THE BARBADOS WILDLIFE RESERVE
Opposite the picturesque Farley Hill National Park, set amidst the lush greenery of a Mahogany grove, and neighbouring The Grenade Hall signal station, The Wildlife Reserve is home to many exotic species including; deer, agouti, otters, mongoose and the green monkey. A walk-in bird aviary and iguana sanctuary is also featured here. Tel: (246) 422-8826.
AERIAL TREK
Experience the thrill of zipping between eight platforms, hundreds of feet above the breathtaking Jack-in-the-Box Gully,
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JAZZ FESTIVAL
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REGGAE ON THE HILL
Experience the vibe of the biggest and best in Reggae the region has to offer; set against the backdrop of greenery that is Farley Hill National Park. Featuring top local reggae acts such as Buggy and the Fully Loaded Band along with reggae superstars such as Richie Spice, Capleton and Sizzla live and direct from Jamaica this is one “roots, rock, reggae” session you will not want to miss.
GOSPELFEST
The biggest Christian event on the calendar, week long concerts culminate in the serene of Farley Hill National Park with what has become known as “One Awesome Day”. This event features the likes of Kirk Franklyn and Israel and New Breed from abroad, Papa San, Jason Mighty from Jamaica, Hosea Hinds from Barbados and other regional and international artistes. They are usually joined by God, The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit. Gospelfest truly is awesome!
BEACHES
Barbados is renowned for its crystal clear waters, coral reefs and beautiful white sandy beaches. Here are just a few of the more popular choices!
BRANDON’S
This beach runs parallel with the Spring Garden Highway and is one of the longest stretches of white-sand beach on the island and is around 15-20 minutes walk from campus. It is home to Weiser’s beach bar which offers affordable cocktails and a “grilled” menu. There is also a beach facility as well as lifeguard tower and beach volleyball court for your convenience, safety and enjoyment. Further north is Brighton beach which is closer to campus and located behind the Malibu Rum distillery. No beach or lifeguard facilities exist here.
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BATTS ROCK
A jaunt down the hill and about 10 minute walk headed north followed by a left turn taking you downhill brings you to Batts Rock. Equipped with bathroom facilities and park benches nestled amongst trees, this beach is ideal for picnics. Batts Rock also features a play park perfect for the child at heart.
BROWNE’S BEACH
Perhaps the finest beach on the island, this expanse of shoreline stretches from the heart of the capital city Bridgetown and runs parallel to Bay Street home to several party spots, guest houses and restaurants before it reaches its southern limits a few metres shy of the world-renowned Barbados Hilton. The beach facility is located in the middle of the beach at Carlisle Bay. Picnic benches and two lifeguard stations make Browne’s beach the perfect and perhaps safest place for a day at the beach.
ROCKLEY BEACH
Popularly known as “Accra” and located on the bustling south coast, this beach boasts excellent beach facilities which include showers, park benches, shops and a boardwalk which follows the coast back to Bridgetown. With popular hangout spots like the Quayside centre, Bert’s Bar and Chefette restaurant just across the road Accra is a great option for more than just the beach.
FOLKSTONE
Located in the west coast city of Holetown, Folkstone beach features a park complete with picnic area and tennis courts. Folkstone is also home to a marine reserve open to the public.
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SILVER SANDS
On the Southern tip of the island lies the “not for the faint at heart silver sands” featuring a number of extreme water sports activities including wind-surfing and kitesurfing. Silver Sands also features beach facilities including washrooms and changing rooms. A play park is also part of the fun at Silver Sands.
BATHSHEBA
A surfer’s paradise located in the east, Bathsheba offers scenic views of the island’s rugged east coast. Dedicated bus services from Bridgetown and Speightstown make getting there a breeze. With beach and picnic facilities as well as a souvenir shop, beach bar and surfing school, Bathsheba is a perfect place to hang out and get your feet wet in the surf.
THE BIG 3 FESTIVALS CROP OVER
Six weeks of endless fetes accented by cultural extravaganzas, shows and competitions, it is a festival that you cannot afford to miss. Having its historical roots in the traditional end of the crop celebrations dating back to the days of Plantation rule, the festival now features everything from Arts and Craft exhibitions to Calypso and Soca Monarch competitions, all culminating with the costumed revelry of Grand Kadooment. Crop Over truly is “The Sweetest Summer Festival!”
HOLETOWN FESTIVAL
Originally known as “James Town” in honour of the then reigning British monarch, Holetown on the west coast of the island marks the spot on which British settlers first landed and settled in Barbados in 1627. The month of February sees the celebration of this settlement with the Holetown festival. Arts and Craft take center stage along with a pageant, parade, great food and traditional forms of entertainment such as: the “Tuk band” and contemporary entertainers as they celebrate Barbados’ rich history.
OISTINS FISH FESTIVAL On the south coast of Barbados, the fishing town of Oistins (a great nightspot on weekends) really comes alive every April as a week of activities known as the Oistins Fish Festival. Culminating on the Easter weekend with traditional contests such as the “fishboning” and “climbing the greasy pole” along with entertainment from Steel bands and Calypsonians, Oistins Fish Festival is not to be missed, and of course it’s a great place to get some fish!
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