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WALLDORF, Germany, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced its continued sponsorship of the 5O5 World Championship, which takes place in Barbados, from April 22-May 3, 2013. The event features interactive analytics and technology from SAP to allows fans and sailors to experience the pinnacle regatta for the international 5O5 sailing class like never before. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110126/AQ34470LOGO) "On behalf of the 5O5 committee, I'm...

LONDON, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Infertility Awareness Week runs from April 21 - April 28, the initiative was first launched by the US infertility association RESOLVE and encourages patients suffering with infertility to share their stories through social media channels to bring the subject in to the public domain. Infertility affects one in six couples worldwide, and is an incredibly painful and sometimes lonely journey for couples who are desperate to start a family....

Fans Celebrate the Vibrant History and Rhythmic Culture of Reggae on the island of Barbados NEW YORK, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbados Tourism Authority is thrilled to announce the schedule of events for the upcoming 2013 Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival held on-island April 21-28, 2013. The week long festival throughout Barbados will boast the biggest cast of performers in the nine year history of the festival including International reggae artists Bounty Killer, Junior...

Ravens Hold Children's Athletic Camp in Barbados Through Island Native Ramon Harewood NEW YORK, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbados Tourism Authority is thrilled to announce the launch of the 'Big Mon Elite Athlete Development Camp' in Barbados April 4-8, 2013 hosted by Super Bowl Champions, The Baltimore Ravens for the children of Barbados. Barbadian native, Ramon Harewood will be returning to his hometown with teammates Ray Rice, Torrey Smith, Michael Oher and...

The long-awaited Tourism Master Plan for Barbados should be completed by June this year. Totally Barbados, the website committed to bringing the latest information on the Caribbean island, can confirm that Tourism and International Transport Minister Richard Sealy made the announcement as he addressed industry stakeholders recently. (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 The long-awaited Tourism Master Plan for Barbados should be completed by June this year. Totally Barbados, the website committed to...

FRANKLIN, Mass., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbados, the island long known for pirates, spiced rum and beautiful beaches also has a strong history with environmental conservation. Barbados has a goal of being the greenest economy by 2015[1]. COT Holdings, a printer located in Christ Church, Barbados, is doing their part to reach this goal. COT Holdings is known for their innovative solutions to help achieve successful results for their clientele. This innovative thinking...

The Barbados Tourism Authority Supports the Island's Native Professional Athletes TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2013 /CNW/ - The Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) is pleased to extend warm Barbadian congratulations to the Baltimore Ravens  for  winning  the Super Bowl XLVII championship game.  The island nation is especially thrilled that on this occasion one of their many native professional athletes, Ramon Harewood, took part in leading the team through a victorious season. With this...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of BEAT Foundation announced today that by the end of October it hopes to have completed the Government's process to assess proposals for the restoration of the historic EMPIRE Theatre in Bridgetown, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The process includes a presentation to the Barbados World Heritage Committee (WHC) which the Foundation expects to take place this week. "Our Foundation, its supporters...

Starting with the very unique sea bath and swim-training given to Barbados’ world class polo and race horses, the first series of videos showcases the race horses, owners and grooms as they exercise horses before and after a race. A part of the Heritage of Barbados that is now a major tourist attraction for Barbados Holidays. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI4ZbXzQ1Eg Bridgetown, Barbados (PRWEB) October 08, 2012 A New Barbados.org video offers a rare insight into an age old tradition...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ex-Im Bank provided a $6.4 million loan guarantee to finance the export of solar modules from West Coast-based SolarWorld Americas to Williams Industries Inc.-Williams evergreen Ltd. of St. Thomas, Barbados. This project, one of the largest in the Caribbean, includes engineering services and solar-system racking exported from two American companies. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110414/MM83673LOGO) "Ex-Im export...