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'''Oistins''' (Pronounced /'ȯis-tins/ -- [[UN/LOCODE]]: BB OST<ref>[https://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/cefact/locode/bb.htm Barbados codes], United Nations - Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE) via UNECE</ref>), is a costal area located in the country of [[Barbados]]. Situated in the southern portion of the parish of [[Christ Church, Barbados|Christ Church]], Oistins operates mostly as a fishing village and a tourist hang out, and is the location of the Anglican [[Christ Church Parish Church|parish church for Christ Church]]. Oistins is also home to the former Christ Church hospital, the former Barbados Coast Guard station, and the offshore landing for ships delivering fossils fuels to the island.
'''Oistins''' (Pronounced /'ȯis-tins/ -- [[UN/LOCODE]]: BB OST<ref>[https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/bb.htm Barbados codes], United Nations - Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE) via UNECE</ref>) is a coastal area located in the country of [[Barbados]]. It is situated centrally along the coastline of the parish of [[Christ Church, Barbados|Christ Church]], and is the parish capital. The area includes a fishing village as well as a tourist area with a variety of bars, rum shops, and shopping arcades.
Oistins also contains bars and shopping centers.<ref>[[Automated Manifest System]] [[Seaport Code]]: 27210.</ref>


== Etymology ==
It is thought that the name "Oistins" is a corruption of "Austin's". Austin was an early landowner in this area, described by Richard Ligon, one of the first historians of Barbados, as "a wild, mad, drunken fellow whose lewd and extravagant carriage made him infamous in the island".
It has been thought that the name "Oistins" is a corruption of "Austin's". Austin was an early landowner in this area, described by Richard Ligon, one of the first historians of Barbados, as "a wild, mad, drunken fellow whose lewd and extravagant carriage made him infamous in the island".{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}


The name [[Amlaíb Conung#Marriages_and_children|Oistin]] is known from the annals of [[Fragmentary Annals of Ireland|Irish]] and [[Scandinavian Scotland|Scottish]] history. It is probably a [[Goidelic languages|Gaelification]] of the [[Old Norse|Norse]] name [[Thorstein the Red|Thorstein]]. The name Oistin is still used in Ireland today.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glenhest.com/|title=Glenhest - Gleann Oistín|accessdate=December 4, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://oistin.com/|title=Oistin Mac Bride|accessdate=December 4, 2011}}</ref>
The name [[Amlaíb Conung#Marriages and children|Oistin]] is known from the annals of [[Fragmentary Annals of Ireland|Irish]] and Highlands of Scotland history. It is probably a [[Goidelic languages|Gaelification]] of the [[Old Norse|Norse]] name [[Thorstein the Red|Thorstein]]. The name Oistin is still used in Ireland today.<ref>{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6WFO3QOU1c0C&q=hostin+lough+key&pg=PA57 | title=The Annals of Ireland by the Four Masters: Translated into English by Owen Connellan| isbn=9780940134775| last1=O'Cleary| first1=Michael| date=March 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glenhest.com/|title=Glenhest - Gleann Oistín|access-date=December 4, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://oistin.com/|title=Oistin Mac Bride|access-date=December 4, 2011}}</ref>{{Explain|date=September 2019|reason=What's the connection to this place? Mere [[homonym]]y is no link.}}


== History ==
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A tradition has recently developed for tourists in Oistins to join in with locals at the Friday night (and slightly quieter Saturday night) Fish Fry and "lime" (social gathering), which sees many stalls selling fried fish meals and local craft, all to the accompaniment of loud music, while older inhabitants practice more traditional 'old time' dancing. The area is fairly close to many of the south coast hotels in Barbados and has several very attractive beaches, for example [[Miami Beach, Barbados|Miami Beach]].
In a historical context, Oistins was known for being the location of the ''Treaty of Oistins'' Barbados charter, thought to have been signed at the site of the Mermaid's Inn, on 17 January 1652. The treaty was to bring a formal end to fighting between colonial settlers of Barbados and the English Commonwealth over Barbados's right to trade with Spanish controlled Netherlands among other demands. Afterwards Oistins became the location of the [[Christ Church Parish Church|Anglican parish church of Christ Church]], the former Christ Church district hospital, and the former Barbados Coast Guard submarine station. In close proximity, many workers of [[Gerald Bull]]'s [[Project HARP]] lived around Oistins and the nearby airport.


== Tourism ==
Many like the beaches in Oistins because they are on the flight path of many jets landing at the [[Grantley Adams International Airport]]. <br> Sun bathers and those in the water can watch as every plane to Barbados swoops down from the sky on its final approach to a landing at the airport some 1-2 kilometres to the North and East.
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A tradition has developed towards the end of the 20th century for tourists in Oistins to join with locals at the Friday night (and slightly quieter Saturday night) Fish Fry and "lime" (social gathering), which sees many food and drink stalls selling fried fish meals and local craft, all to the accompaniment of loud music, while older inhabitants practise more traditional 'old time' dancing. The area is fairly close to many of the south coast hotels in Barbados and has several beaches, for example [[Miami Beach, Barbados|Miami Beach]].

=== Plane spotting ===
The beach at Oistins is situated on the usual flight path of many aircraft landing at the [[Grantley Adams International Airport]] and is therefore a popular [[aircraft spotting]] location. The area also acts as a small port with offshore landing for ships delivering fossils fuels to the island.<ref>[[Automated Manifest System]] [[Seaport Code]]: 27210.</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.nationnews.com/story/296839056656472.php Oistins in line for facelift]: March 7th, 2006 - Barbados Nation News
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070302170922/http://www.nationnews.com/story/296839056656472.php Oistins in line for facelift]: March 7, 2006 -


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Latest revision as of 00:10, 31 July 2024

Oistins
City
Oistins is located in Barbados
Oistins
Oistins
Location on a map of Barbados parishes
Coordinates: 13°3′52″N 59°32′40″W / 13.06444°N 59.54444°W / 13.06444; -59.54444
CountryBarbados Barbados
ParishChrist Church
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total
2,285
Time zoneUTC-4 (Eastern Caribbean Time Zone)
Area code+1 246

Oistins (Pronounced /'ȯis-tins/ -- UN/LOCODE: BB OST[2]) is a coastal area located in the country of Barbados. It is situated centrally along the coastline of the parish of Christ Church, and is the parish capital. The area includes a fishing village as well as a tourist area with a variety of bars, rum shops, and shopping arcades.

Etymology

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It has been thought that the name "Oistins" is a corruption of "Austin's". Austin was an early landowner in this area, described by Richard Ligon, one of the first historians of Barbados, as "a wild, mad, drunken fellow whose lewd and extravagant carriage made him infamous in the island".[citation needed]

The name Oistin is known from the annals of Irish and Highlands of Scotland history. It is probably a Gaelification of the Norse name Thorstein. The name Oistin is still used in Ireland today.[3][4][5][further explanation needed]

History

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In a historical context, Oistins was known for being the location of the Treaty of Oistins Barbados charter, thought to have been signed at the site of the Mermaid's Inn, on 17 January 1652. The treaty was to bring a formal end to fighting between colonial settlers of Barbados and the English Commonwealth over Barbados's right to trade with Spanish controlled Netherlands among other demands. Afterwards Oistins became the location of the Anglican parish church of Christ Church, the former Christ Church district hospital, and the former Barbados Coast Guard submarine station. In close proximity, many workers of Gerald Bull's Project HARP lived around Oistins and the nearby airport.

Tourism

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A tradition has developed towards the end of the 20th century for tourists in Oistins to join with locals at the Friday night (and slightly quieter Saturday night) Fish Fry and "lime" (social gathering), which sees many food and drink stalls selling fried fish meals and local craft, all to the accompaniment of loud music, while older inhabitants practise more traditional 'old time' dancing. The area is fairly close to many of the south coast hotels in Barbados and has several beaches, for example Miami Beach.

Plane spotting

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The beach at Oistins is situated on the usual flight path of many aircraft landing at the Grantley Adams International Airport and is therefore a popular aircraft spotting location. The area also acts as a small port with offshore landing for ships delivering fossils fuels to the island.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "World population data".
  2. ^ Barbados codes, United Nations - Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE) via UNECE
  3. ^ O'Cleary, Michael (March 2003). The Annals of Ireland by the Four Masters: Translated into English by Owen Connellan. ISBN 9780940134775.
  4. ^ "Glenhest - Gleann Oistín". Retrieved December 4, 2011.
  5. ^ "Oistin Mac Bride". Retrieved December 4, 2011.
  6. ^ Automated Manifest System Seaport Code: 27210.
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