Though Barbados has been independent since 1966, its capital, Bridgetown, still has elements of a thriving British colonial port.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
And, of course, Barbados is the other place where I like to be.
I love Barbados, it's really relaxing.
Port Royal, Jamaica, was built for pirates. The town had a well-protected harbor, corrupt politicians and townsfolk, and a set of ethics that seemed passed down from Sodom and Gomorrah.
In the 17th century, Barbados was regarded in London as 'the brightest jewel in the English crown'.
I grew up in Birmingham, but my parents are originally from Barbados. My dad, Romeo, was a long-distance lorry driver, and my mother, Mayleen, worked in catering.
Britain's an island; it's always had a constant ebb and flow of immigration - it makes it a better place.
Britain is characterized not just by its independence but, above all, by its openness.
I grew up in South Africa, but like many people at that time, I couldn't bear living in the country. The main motivation for moving to Britain was to get away.
While Haiti has recently celebrated more than 200 years of independence from French colonial rule, the citizens of the island remain vulnerable to poverty, poor health, and political chaos.
Belize is still a pirate haven and is run more or less along the lines established centuries ago by the likes of Captain Morgan, Blackbeard, and Captain Barrow.