Business, Commerce, Economy : Barbados

A listing of web sites that provide links to information about Barbados. For additional information about Barbados at the Library of Congress, consult its online catalog (http://catalog.loc.gov). The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Barbados is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects for Barbados is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://www.lanic.utexas.edu/la/cb/barbados/). For banking information, see specific citations below, or the general pages of the Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund for economic and other information concerning Barbados and other countries of the world. Readers may also wish to consult the Library of Congress' Business Reference Services (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/) site, a useful starting point for conducting research in all major business subjects, including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance, investment, and marketing. Note especially their page on Multi Regional Internet Business Resources. The wealth of published books available on this subject exceeds the offerings of the online materials on the World Wide Web. Libraries, and in particular The Library of Congress Online Catalog, offers a wide bibliography of such published works on Business subjects. One need only search the appropriate Library of Congress Subject Heading with the relevant country. The Business Reading Room web page offers an example of such subject headings combined with History at : http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/guide/sharp13.html#heading.

BARBADOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY  (http://bdscham.com/)
This site compiles valuable information for anyone seeking to do business in Barbados. It includes a searchable database of business opportunities, a general business directory, a calendar of events, a list of registered customs brokers, and other useful information.

BARBADOS INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  (http://www.bidc.com/)
Presents the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation in New York City. Posts contact information via mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail. The company is the industrial development agency of the Barbados government and is dedicated to promoting the establishment or expansion of business enterprises in Barbados. Highlights the infrastructure and investment opportunities in Barbados.

BARBADOS PORT AUTHORITY  (http://www.barbadosport.com)
This is the homepage of the Barbados Port Authority whose principal responsibility is that of managing and operating the port of Bridgetown. Contains: customs guidelines, cruise ships' schedules, weather reports, and links to local, regional, and international ports.

CARIBBEAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE  (http://www.cardi.org/countries/barbados.htm)
Contains information about current projects sponsored by CARDI. Also includes contact information.

CENTRAL BANK OF BARBADOS  (http://www.centralbank.org.bb/)
Presents information on the Central Bank of Barbados: History - Economic Data - Lectures - News updates - Publications - Services offered.

LIVING IN BARBADOS, REAL ESTATE IN BARBADOS  (http://www.escapeartist.com/barbados/barbados1.htm)
Site includes articles about real estate in Barbados, as well as advertisements for various locations to buy property in the country.

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS  (http://www.barbadosbusiness.gov.bb/)
Comprehensive site aimed at providing information about investment opportunities in Barbados. Site contains general information about Barbados history and economy, as well as specifiv links regarding legislation and CARICOM.

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME BARBADOS OFFICE  (http://www.bb.undp.org)
SIte provides information about the efforts of the UNDP in Barbados and the members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The mission of the UNDP Caribbean program is to support the development goals of each country as well as the goals of the region as a whole. The six practice areas of the program are: democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevenation and recovery, energy and environment, information and communications technology, and HIV/AIDS.