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Barbados congratulates Ramon Harewood – the first Barbadian to Make the Super Bowl
According to Harewood, “It is very important for me to be seen as a positive role model for all Barbadian youth and I am thrilled for the opportunity to host my first annual football camp on the island-nation I call home.”
In conjunction with Sports Development Institute (SDI), a division of G3 Sports Marketing, LLC, the company strives to provide youth and teens exciting opportunities for growth and development physically, socially, mentally and emotionally while improving their leadership and communication skills.
“All Barbadians are thrilled that Ramon Harewood will be representing his home country Barbados in Super Bowl XLVII this coming weekend,” said Cheryl Carter , Senior Business Development Manager of the Barbados Tourism Authority Canada. “Ramon’s success and achievements coupled with his proud heritage continue to inspire Barbadians across the globe. We wish him and the Baltimore Ravens the best of luck in the game on Sunday!”
About Barbados
The island-nation of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes. Rated as one of the world’s sexiest beaches in 2008 by Concierge.com; Barbados’ Crane Beach in St. Philip stands as a premier destination for travelers. Barbados is also the first Zagat-rated Caribbean island with numerous internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put signature spins on local delicacies and traditions.
Barbados is an ideal stage for world-class events and in collaboration with American Express Publishing Corporation, Barbados has hosted its first annual Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival in November 2010. The country has also hosted numerous athletic championships, including the 2006 PGA World Golf Championships-Barbados World Cup, the ICC Cricket World Cup Finals in 2007, the Sentebale Charity Polo match with Prince Harry of Wales in 2010, and the ICC Twenty20 Cricket Finals for 2010.
Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas, to quaint bed and breakfasts and award-winning, five-star resorts. The Grantley Adams International Airport offers even more non-stop and direct service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Jet Blue, American Airlines, and US Airways, making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern Caribbean. Barbados was voted eighth in the World by Trip Advisor’s ‘2008 Travelers Choice Destination Awards’ in its Top 100 Destinations category.
For more information on travel to Barbados, visit www.visitbarbados.org, follow on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/VisitBarbados, via Twitter @Barbados or contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1.800.268.9122.
Source: Barbados Tourism Authority
