Barbados enjoys a considerably high standard of living and is rated number by the United Nations which is very good for a so-called third world country. This has lead the construction of many new modern buildings to facilitate this expanding enterprise. There are also an increasing number of home based businesses, many of those clients are mainly tourists visiting the island. These tourists are essential to the island's well being as they are the main source of foreign exchange. Barbados also maintains a good and stready infrastructure, not very many people are without running water, electricity, in-door plumbing and the roads are kept in good repair.
Housing is also available to all through programs put in place by the government.
Free education at 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree levels are available to the public, ensuring a high literacy rate. A good welfare system is in place as well as free care for the elderly. There are several conference centres in the island. Some are hotel owned and others are run by the Government. These centres which hold up to a thousand seats contain all the modern conference facilities.