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Rihanna Unveils Barbados Tourism Video

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 4, 2013 - 12:17 pm

Above: Rihanna

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Rihanna has unveiled her new video campaign for Barbados tourism (above).

The video is a product of the agreement the Barbados-born singer signed with the Barbados Tourism Authority in 2011 to exclusively promote the country.

The three-year deal launched in August 2011 with a concert in Barbados.

The video largely features Rihanna exploring Barbados’ beaches and other natural attractions.

The singer recently donated $1.75 million to Barbados’ Queen Elizabeth II hospital.

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