“Hello from Barbados!” Friend, August 2024, 8–9.
Hello from Barbados!
Learn about Heavenly Father’s children all over the world.
Barbados is an island in the Caribbean. About 280,000 people live there!
Language
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English language copy of the Friend magazine and a palm tree
The official language in Barbados is English. Most people on the island also speak Bajan.
Church Beginnings
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Photo of river with palm trees and illustration of a child being baptized
The first family to join the Church in Barbados was baptized in 1978. Now there are more than 1,000 members in the country!
Harrison’s Cave
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Photo of cave with rock formations and illustration of a monkey on a branch
This is a big limestone cave with water running through it. Visitors can explore the cave on a tram and see all the rock shapes that have grown over time.
Country Flag
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Photo of a blue and gold flag with a trident i the middle and illustration of a sea turtle
The gold color on the Barbados flag represents the island’s beaches. The blue represents the sea and sky of Barbados.
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Story PDF
Illustrations by Simone Fumagalli