In 1994, Barbados was chosen by the United Nations as the site for its Global Conference on Sustainable Development of small Island Developing states. The Choice was brilliant. One major reason was the Sherbourne Conference centre. Sherbourne is Truly a world Class conference centre in a destination of Choice. 
This facility accommodates up to a 1000 people, as well as smaller working groups of as few as 50 people. The Island is served by Satellite linkup and submarine fiber optic cable. Telecommunications for voice and data are state of the art at Sherbourne and connections are abundantly supplied. Sherbourne offers simultaneous translation in six languages using private Wireless audio controls, as well as internet access.