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Barbados General Information

Language:English
Electricity:110V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code:1 246
Driving:Driving is on the left. Barbados Driving Permit requirements are available from car hire companies, Ministry of Transport and Police stations
Currency:Barbados Dollar (BBD 1 = 100 Cents)
Business/Social Hints:Business is conducted in English. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality appreciated and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated
Public Holidays:2010
1 Jan New Year`s Day, 21 Jan Errol Barrow Day, 2 Apr Good Friday, 5 Apr Easter Monday, 28 Apr National Heroes` Day, 1 May Labour Day, 24 May Whit Monday, 1 Aug Emancipation Day, 2 Aug Kadooment Day, 30 Nov Independence Day, 25 Dec -26 Dec Christmas.

Note: Where a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is taken as a holiday.
Emergency Services:Police: 211. Fire: 311. Ambulance: 511
Clothing:Light clothes throughout the year plus warmer wear for the odd chilly evening