Three equal vertical bands of ultramarine blue (hoist side), gold, and ultramarine blue with the head of a black trident centered on the gold band. The band colors represent the blue of the sea and sky and the gold of the beaches. The trident head represents independence and a break with the past (the colonial coat of arms contained a complete trident).

Flag courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Map courtesy of Wikipedia

Google Earth

Bridgetown is the capital city of the island nation of Barbados, located to the east of the Lesser Antilles Island chain. While Barbados is considered part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located within the western Atlantic Ocean rather than the Caribbean Sea. Besides being the seat of government, Bridgetown is the largest city in Barbados. It and the surrounding towns that make up the Greater Bridgetown area are located along the southwestern coastline of the island. The metropolitan area is readily recognizable in this astronaut photograph due to the gray and white rooftops and street grids (image center) that contrast with green vegetated fields and riverside areas of the island’s interior to the northeast (image top center). Bridgetown is a major port destination for both commercial and cruise ships serving the eastern Caribbean – several ships are visible within Carlisle Bay. Water color in the image changes from light blue along the coastline – indicating shallow water – to the dark blue of deeper water away from the island.

Photo courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Government

According to Britannica, the constitution of 1966 established a governmental structure based on the British parliamentary system. Until Barbados became a parliamentary republic in 2021, the British monarch was the head of state, locally represented by a governor-general. The head of state is now the president, who serves a four-year term. The president is jointly nominated by the prime minister and the leader of the opposition and, if not confirmed unanimously by a joint session of both houses of parliament, must be approved by a two-thirds majority in each house. In the absence of a joint nomination, other procedures for nomination are outlined in the constitution. The prime minister, generally the leader of the largest political party in the elected House of Assembly (lower house of the legislature), is the head of government. The prime minister appoints a cabinet. The upper house of the legislature is an appointed Senate.

The Supreme Court of Judicature consists of the High Court and Court of Appeal. Final appeal in civil and criminal matters was formerly made to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London, until members of Caricom agreed in the early 21st century to establish a Caribbean Court of Justice. This court was to serve as a regional judicial tribunal and would take over the appellate function of the Privy Council. Magistrates’ courts have civil and criminal jurisdiction.

Barbados Civil Aviation Department

The Barbados Civil Aviation Department is a division of the Ministry of Tourism and International Transport. The agency is charged with air safety provision as well as the implementation and enforcement of regulatory measures.

Airspace

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ICAO countries publish an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). This document is divided into three parts: General (GEN), En Route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD). ENR 1.4 details the types of airspace classes they chose to adopt from classes A through G.

Barbados Airspace

In Barbados the Aeronautical Information Services Unit (AIS) is a part of the Air Traffic Services and performs an integral role in the functioning of this department. It is the responsibility of the AIS to ensure the flow of information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of international air navigation.

Drone Regulations

Portal Page for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

It is a requirement in Barbados for persons operating a UAS to obtain prior authorization and complete this UAS Application Form from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) before undertaking any flight operations.

New Link To Apply Online To Operate A Drone

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Regulations & Policies

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) News

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