A statue of the English admiral Lord Nelson stands in the middle of nearby Trafalgar Square. Other notable landmarks include the 18th century Government House, the Savannah parade grounds, and the botanical beauties of Queen's Park. Bridgetown is the island's only port of entry and it has a major deep-water commercial harbour just outside of town. Local Bridgetown commerce is increasingly focussed on the tourist trade and the city offers a variety of day and night-time cultural events and entertainment activities. The main daily newspapers are the Barbados Advocate, The Nation and the East Caribbean News, although many other local publications for tourists and business people also exist.
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