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Forum: Rest of the World / Caribbean Apr 24th 2013, 6:31 am
Replies: 6
Views: 340
Posted By pgtips
Re: Best place to Live

Pete the economy in the UK has been stagnant for the last few years. Companies have closed down left right and centre. Apart from London, most other areas have seen drops in property values to...
Forum: Rest of the World / Caribbean Apr 23rd 2013, 7:05 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 340
Posted By pgtips
Re: Best place to Live

You are right there Pete. I think there are more dogs than humans in St Lucia. Property around the world became over inflated with the easy and cheap finance. This finance is not so readily...
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 23rd 2013, 6:55 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By pgtips
Re: public transport in st lucia

I agree Pete, getting the transport from Castries to the airport is OK, but after an 11 hr journey, this includes getting to Gatwick, 2 hr check in, and then an 8hr flight, it is a bit much looking...
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 23rd 2013, 5:26 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By pgtips
Re: public transport in st lucia

For me personally after such a long journey I would prefer to have someone meet me at the airport and take me to my destination. This should be able to be done for about £50 UK and no more than 200...
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 16th 2013, 11:39 am
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By pgtips
Re: iHotel in St Lucia

Thanks for sharing Peter.
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Jan 16th 2013, 4:33 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,338
Posted By pgtips
Re: Failed Developments in St Lucia

Lets hope it is all sorted out eventually. Any details you can share here ?
Forum: Moving back to the UK / Back Home Jan 5th 2013, 5:28 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 12,144
Posted By pgtips
Re: Things I've learned Since Being Back in the UK

Loved reading this post, excellent and uplifting. I also love being back in the UK and London.
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Jan 2nd 2013, 1:21 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By pgtips
Re: importing pets

Hi Karen, welcome to the Forum. I know of a few people who have brought their dogs onto the island. Your vet should be able to advise you of the jabs and certificates that are needed. From memory I...
Forum: Rest of the World / Barbados Jan 2nd 2013, 1:14 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By pgtips
Re: Happy Holidays Everyone

Happy New year to you and everyone else also. Have a great 2013 !!!
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Oct 30th 2012, 5:49 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By pgtips
Re: Seeking Pals

Hi blackandwhite, welcome to the forum. Are you living in St Lucia permanently or on an extended break. Are you working in St Lucia or what kind of business are you involved in ? Normally people will...
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Oct 17th 2012, 8:13 am
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By pgtips
Re: Chance of Work?

Ditto PistolPete2, the market is tough right now in St Lucia and unless you have anything extra special to bring to the island then things will even be tougher. Well done to your partner for securing...
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Oct 17th 2012, 8:09 am
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By pgtips
Re: Auto Industry St. Lucia

I would say if you have a valuable skill set and want to set up your diagnostics business just do it. As long as it does not cost you too much to set up the best way into the market is to just set up...
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Oct 17th 2012, 8:03 am
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By pgtips
Re: New Comer

The information I was given by the St Lucia High Commission in London is that a Caricom national had the right to live and work in St Lucia provided they had the relevant qualifications, ie a Degree,...
Forum: Rest of the World / Barbados Jul 15th 2012, 9:33 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 673
Posted By pgtips
Re: Are Burglar bars necessary

I am not in Barbados, but burglar bars are pretty much standard nowadays. Get the bars for your peace of mind and security. I would even put them on the doors. Caribbean cops are not known for their...
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Jul 15th 2012, 8:21 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By pgtips
Re: Moving to St. Lucia late August - Rent Info Pls

Hi Sami if you are going to be based in the Rodney Bay area try www.rodney-bay.com and speak to Robert. He lives in the area as well as offers rental accommodation.

Good luck.
Forum: Rest of the World / Caribbean May 27th 2012, 4:38 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By pgtips
Re: Graduate - could I live cheaply in the Caribbean for a year?

Ditto Pistolpete, $5000 us for the year will not get you very far, why not just have a couple of nice vacations. Maybe spend a month on two different islands, that is normally long enough for most.
Forum: Rest of the World / Barbados Apr 29th 2012, 10:38 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 291
Posted By pgtips
Re: Not all bad!

Good luck but save the celebrations until you actually get your citizenship.
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 18th 2012, 3:57 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 744
Posted By pgtips
Re: Moving to St. Lucia

Hi Jessica, welcome top the forum. The information is just as relevant to you as an American as it is to the British. I would say your first port of call would be to read through the old threads on...
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 17th 2012, 7:36 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By pgtips
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 17th 2012, 7:34 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By pgtips
Re: Family Moving to St. Lucia

http://themontessoricentre.com/ Check out their website for further info. They are in the heart of Rodney Heights in Rodney Bay. About a mile from Bonne Terre.
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 16th 2012, 2:52 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By pgtips
Re: Long-term St. Lucia Visa Renewal / Application

Have you tried the High Commission in London for any advice on this ?


The High Commission for Saint Lucia
1 Collingham Gardens
London
SW5 0HW

Telephone:
0207 370 7123
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 14th 2012, 1:22 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By pgtips
Re: Family Moving to St. Lucia

There is also Bonne Terre preparatory school which is the residential area of Bonne Terre which is generally a nice place to live.
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 14th 2012, 1:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By pgtips
Re: Family Moving to St. Lucia

Hi NavinG, to be honest it all depends on your lifestyle. You have to be more specific and state exactly what you are looking for. Have you secured a job and want to know what the average salary is...
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 8th 2012, 9:50 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By pgtips
Re: Single in St Lucia

Brownsugar53 you built your house over 10 years ? Wow !!! I bought a plot 6 years ago to build on but have not started yet. You can recieve PM's now so I will message you. You may well be a neighbour.
Forum: Rest of the World / Saint Lucia Apr 8th 2012, 9:46 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By pgtips
Re: Moving to St Lucia

creasyo I am not the admin for the site, I am a concierge who welcomes new people to the caribbean section. I hope you settle in fairly quickly.
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