We provide a telephone for local calls only.  We also provide a SKYPE phone through the broadband commection.  You will need youir own personal SKYPE ID but then you can make voice calls to any computer in the world for free.  You can also call any telephone in the world at very low rates.  You will be able to receive calls on the SKPE phone from any where in the world.  You can also set up your SKYPE ID with a phone number that is local to your home country or most anywhere else in the world as well.

If you require more flexibility then I suggest roaming with your own cell phone. The GSM cellular phone is becoming the primary way to communicate personally in Barbados. 

If you are visiting Barbados you can bring your multiple frequency GSM phone with you and if your provider has approved in advance you can roam.

If your GSM provider has unlocked the SIM in your phone you can purchase a SIM from a Barbados provider and it will function as a local cell phone.  A pay as you go plan is the ideal type of plan and recharge cards are available 24 / 7 from a large variety of retailers.

The GSM providers are ATT & Lime  http://www.bmobile.com.bb/ - Digicell.

A high speed internet connection is provided but ADSL service from the local carrier can be unreliable.

http://www.bmobile.com.bb/ - Cable and Wireless - they had the cheapest pay as you go plans when I last compared.