moving to Barbados end of March
Feb 26th 2008, 6:18 pm
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Re: moving to Barbados end of March
Hello!
To Selkirk/Sophie in particular....would you happen to know if your husbands firm is looking for any employees out there?
Also, anyone looking for a live-in childminder on the island...hit me up!!
Good luck to you all, Amy
To Selkirk/Sophie in particular....would you happen to know if your husbands firm is looking for any employees out there?
Also, anyone looking for a live-in childminder on the island...hit me up!!
Good luck to you all, Amy
Feb 27th 2008, 1:56 am
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Re: moving to Barbados end of March
hello wanitta, sophie, and elmo,
hubby will be with first carib so we'll probably be somewhere near st michael's should housing prove agreeable around there. hopefully, we wont be too far from each other to meet up plus we are all gonna be unemployed for quite some time
pls keep in touch and let's exchange tips via this thread or email me at [email protected]
hubby will be with first carib so we'll probably be somewhere near st michael's should housing prove agreeable around there. hopefully, we wont be too far from each other to meet up plus we are all gonna be unemployed for quite some time
pls keep in touch and let's exchange tips via this thread or email me at [email protected]
Apr 8th 2008, 4:15 pm
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Re: moving to Barbados end of March
Hello there, I was wondering if any of you had made contact to meet up? I have just arrived in Barbados (Christ Church) with a 2 yr old son and I'd love to find other kids for him to play with. Does anyone know of any playgroups going on?
Thanks so much.
Thanks so much.
Apr 9th 2008, 3:41 pm
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Re: moving to Barbados end of March
We are in the Ch.Ch. area-- my son is 2.5, and as well we have another friend who is just turning 2.
Apr 10th 2008, 3:30 pm
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Hi, I'd love to meet up. We arrived here on the island last Thursday. I would defo be interested in meeting up. I live very near to Oistins, perhaps we could all meet up on Miami Beach one afternoon? I am free pretty much all the time so any day is good for me. My home number is 428 9106, hope to hear from you soon.
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Apr 11th 2008, 9:38 pm
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Sophie--I sent you a PM...
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Apr 14th 2008, 8:33 pm
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Re: moving to Barbados end of March
Man, its been quiet in here recently.....zzzzzzzzzz
Apr 18th 2008, 9:27 pm
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Hi Suzanne, I just sent you a private message.....
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Apr 20th 2008, 2:44 pm
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Re: moving to Barbados end of March
Hi Sophie:
Life in Barbados is really great and you will enjoy your time here. There is lots to do if you are not working, although taking care of your young son is a full time job in itself.
People like Barbados because it is really safe and the people are friendly, and there is a good mix of locals, expats and tourists. There are lots of great restaurants and attractions, shopping for duty free is not bad, and there are beautiful beaches around every corner.
Bajans are very well educated, polite and friendly.
If you have specific questions about life here, feel free to ask.
John
Life in Barbados is really great and you will enjoy your time here. There is lots to do if you are not working, although taking care of your young son is a full time job in itself.
People like Barbados because it is really safe and the people are friendly, and there is a good mix of locals, expats and tourists. There are lots of great restaurants and attractions, shopping for duty free is not bad, and there are beautiful beaches around every corner.
Bajans are very well educated, polite and friendly.
If you have specific questions about life here, feel free to ask.
John
Apr 27th 2008, 3:43 pm
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Re: moving to Barbados end of March
Hi there
We too are looking to come over to Barbados. We are from NZ but lived in London for years and are now in the Caribbean living in Mustique. We have been to Barbados several times as it is only a 40 min plane trip from here. We have a 15 month old boy and a nearly 4 year old girl. Life in the Caribbean is great so you will have no problems with the kids loving it. The weather is magic and despite being and island there is still loads to do. All the usual things for kids to do...playgrounds, swimming, tennis, horseriding and that is just in Mustique which is tiny! I too would be interested in a playgroup for the kids when we get there so if anyone has any information on them I would appreciate it.
Cheers
Kate
We too are looking to come over to Barbados. We are from NZ but lived in London for years and are now in the Caribbean living in Mustique. We have been to Barbados several times as it is only a 40 min plane trip from here. We have a 15 month old boy and a nearly 4 year old girl. Life in the Caribbean is great so you will have no problems with the kids loving it. The weather is magic and despite being and island there is still loads to do. All the usual things for kids to do...playgrounds, swimming, tennis, horseriding and that is just in Mustique which is tiny! I too would be interested in a playgroup for the kids when we get there so if anyone has any information on them I would appreciate it.
Cheers
Kate
Thanks
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Apr 27th 2008, 6:59 pm
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Re: moving to Barbados end of March
Hi there,
My daughter is at Casa, she is 3 1/2 ish too but won't be in school next week. I also have a 6 month old, probably too young for your 18 month old. There is a toddler group that meets on a Thursday, I'll PM you my details, give me a call/email and we can meet up!
Sue
My daughter is at Casa, she is 3 1/2 ish too but won't be in school next week. I also have a 6 month old, probably too young for your 18 month old. There is a toddler group that meets on a Thursday, I'll PM you my details, give me a call/email and we can meet up!
Sue
Apr 27th 2008, 7:01 pm
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moving to Barbados end of june
Hello all,
I am planning to move to Barbados at the end of june with my son and husband. We will be moving to christchurch area. My son is 9 and i was wondering if any of you have kids around his age he could meet up with. Also if anyone could tell me what it is like living in barbados. i have been many times but on holidays but you always go home, its abit scarey.
What is work like there. I am on setting up my own business. Not sure what hubby would be doing as he is not barbadian. Not sure if he can work or not as we are still awaiting citizenship for him. Anyway anyone out there with any info that would be great.
I am planning to move to Barbados at the end of june with my son and husband. We will be moving to christchurch area. My son is 9 and i was wondering if any of you have kids around his age he could meet up with. Also if anyone could tell me what it is like living in barbados. i have been many times but on holidays but you always go home, its abit scarey.
What is work like there. I am on setting up my own business. Not sure what hubby would be doing as he is not barbadian. Not sure if he can work or not as we are still awaiting citizenship for him. Anyway anyone out there with any info that would be great.
Apr 27th 2008, 8:45 pm
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Re: moving to Barbados end of june
Hello all,
I am planning to move to Barbados at the end of june with my son and husband. We will be moving to christchurch area. My son is 9 and i was wondering if any of you have kids around his age he could meet up with. Also if anyone could tell me what it is like living in barbados. i have been many times but on holidays but you always go home, its abit scarey.
What is work like there. I am on setting up my own business. Not sure what hubby would be doing as he is not barbadian. Not sure if he can work or not as we are still awaiting citizenship for him. Anyway anyone out there with any info that would be great.
I am planning to move to Barbados at the end of june with my son and husband. We will be moving to christchurch area. My son is 9 and i was wondering if any of you have kids around his age he could meet up with. Also if anyone could tell me what it is like living in barbados. i have been many times but on holidays but you always go home, its abit scarey.
What is work like there. I am on setting up my own business. Not sure what hubby would be doing as he is not barbadian. Not sure if he can work or not as we are still awaiting citizenship for him. Anyway anyone out there with any info that would be great.
If you husband is part of the business then you will both be on a business visa so he can work with your business. If he's not on that he wont be able to work unless he goes to the immigration department and tries to sort out a different visa.
Citizenship timelines are generally about 5-7 years residency first in the Caribbean then citizenship if you apply for it.
Apr 28th 2008, 12:09 am
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Re: moving to Barbados end of March
Hi there,
My daughter is at Casa, she is 3 1/2 ish too but won't be in school next week. I also have a 6 month old, probably too young for your 18 month old. There is a toddler group that meets on a Thursday, I'll PM you my details, give me a call/email and we can meet up!
Sue
My daughter is at Casa, she is 3 1/2 ish too but won't be in school next week. I also have a 6 month old, probably too young for your 18 month old. There is a toddler group that meets on a Thursday, I'll PM you my details, give me a call/email and we can meet up!
Sue
I can't open you message as I am new to the site. Could you e-mail me? My e-mail is [email protected]. Look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
Jo
Apr 28th 2008, 12:33 pm
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Re: moving to Barbados end of june
you are setting up a business on an investment visa? or are you just going there on a visitors visa? are you bajan? you cant just get citizenship by applying for it - you have to have a number of years residency first before applying for citizenship.
If you husband is part of the business then you will both be on a business visa so he can work with your business. If he's not on that he wont be able to work unless he goes to the immigration department and tries to sort out a different visa.
Citizenship timelines are generally about 5-7 years residency first in the Caribbean then citizenship if you apply for it.
If you husband is part of the business then you will both be on a business visa so he can work with your business. If he's not on that he wont be able to work unless he goes to the immigration department and tries to sort out a different visa.
Citizenship timelines are generally about 5-7 years residency first in the Caribbean then citizenship if you apply for it.
Hello
I am from barbados and i already have my ID card Citizenship and passport i hav had this all my life. My husband is doing his citizenship through marriage and we were lucky enough to had got married in barbados, which made it easy when they did there checks.
As for my company i dont need and visas.
Do you have any kids? How long have you been out there? and what is it like?