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Forum: Barbados
Sep 1st 2015, 3:26 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,126
Posted By CarlHnz

Music teacher

I'm looking for a piano and percussion teacher for my boys (all aged under 11) that can come to my house and teach. Any recommendations?
Forum: Barbados
Feb 25th 2015, 11:03 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Help save an organic farm

Hi Anthony, I will PM you the email address.
Forum: Barbados
Feb 25th 2015, 5:19 am
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By CarlHnz

Help save an organic farm

For those of you who have ever been to Holders or Bridgetown market, you will probably have seen Mike and his organic veg. He's in danger of losing the farm in St Lucy and his home and a few of us a...
Forum: Barbados
Jan 12th 2015, 3:27 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,287
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: childminder Barbados

Very interesting - I will send you a private message.
Forum: Barbados
Jun 17th 2014, 12:37 am
Replies: 14
Views: 11,375
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Does Amazon ship to Barbados?

Yes, as far as I know there is no duty on books.
Forum: Barbados
Jun 6th 2014, 2:55 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,092
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Any one know of a good international parcel delivery company?

I've used https://www.parcelmonkey.co.uk/ a few times and it's about 1/2 the cost of Fedex/DHL.

For anything larger, I've also used a http://www.transpakship.co.uk/
Forum: Barbados
Mar 18th 2014, 12:49 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,948
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Bajan food

There used to be a rasta guy that sold wild honey at Brighton, but I've not seen him for ages. I had a look last night for an old jar as I know they had his details on, but alas, I couldn't find...
Forum: Barbados
Mar 17th 2014, 6:41 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,948
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Bajan food

I deleted my own post as it wasn't very helpful. Sorry for the confusion.
Forum: Barbados
Feb 28th 2014, 4:44 am
Replies: 14
Views: 11,375
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Does Amazon ship to Barbados?

Yup, Amazon.com also ship books here.
Forum: Barbados
Feb 27th 2014, 5:36 am
Replies: 14
Views: 11,375
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Does Amazon ship to Barbados?

Yes Amazon will ship books direct from the the UK to here. Approx cost is about 10 GBP extra for a large ish book

No duty on books.
Forum: Barbados
Feb 27th 2014, 5:34 am
Replies: 9
Views: 9,711
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Cheapest and fastest ways to send parcels from UK to Barbados

I have used www.parcelmonkey.co.uk a few times and it worked really well.

A 2.5 kilo package from London to BB in 3 days - no duty paid this end.
Forum: Barbados
Feb 13th 2014, 1:52 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,889
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Where can I buy coconuts in Barbados?

Supercentre generally sell dry coconuts (the brown ones) for about 3 dollars each.

And there is usually someone selling them at either Holders or Brighton Farmer's Market where the price ranges...
Forum: Barbados
Jun 24th 2013, 3:41 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,798
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Summer Camps

My boys are aged up to 8 and they always enjoy the nature camp at Welchman hall.

http://www.welchmanhallgullybarbados.com/summer-camp.cfm
Forum: Barbados
Jun 3rd 2013, 3:22 am
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: bank security token

It depends on the bank. I know that First Caribbean issue physical security keys for business accounts which come in the post.
Forum: Barbados
Jun 3rd 2013, 12:11 am
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Bank Statements

The first thing I would recommend is submit the originals instead.

If notarised copies are essential, ask who can notarise them. It should be enough to get another bank, an accountant or lawyer to...
Forum: Barbados
May 31st 2013, 2:58 am
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Bank Statements

Do you mean notarised copies of bank statements?

And yes, I have a lot of experience with the banking system here. Patience is required :)
Forum: Barbados
Jan 6th 2013, 10:40 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Importing bananas

It's frightening. I'm assuming that they were shipped from the Caribbean, packed, then air freighted back.

Carbon footprint anyone?
Forum: Barbados
Jan 4th 2013, 12:34 am
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By CarlHnz

Importing bananas

I wouldn't call myself an eco-warrior, but even I find Supercentre importing Waitrose bananas pretty obscene...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 19th 2012, 3:55 am
Replies: 1
Views: 747
Posted By CarlHnz

Fruit tree suppliers

I'm looking for some young fruit trees for my garden and several people have told me that in Bathsheba, there is a place that sells them. But, no one knows the name and could give me directions.
...
Forum: Barbados
Jan 13th 2012, 1:57 am
Replies: 3
Views: 937
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Renting UK House (Advise Welcome)

I've been renting a house out in the UK for 2 years with no real issues. Here's what I've found out.

1 - The mortgage company didn't mind at all. I just had to fill in some paperwork.

2 - I...
Forum: Barbados
Dec 2nd 2011, 1:17 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,063
Posted By CarlHnz

Housekeeper for St George

We're looking for a reliable housekeeper in St George. 3-4 days per week. General house keeping and some assisting with our 3 boys.

Any recommendations/contacts gladly accepted :)
Forum: Barbados
Nov 25th 2011, 2:02 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,599
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: REQUIRED - plastic barrels/drums - Blue

We just bought 10 off a guy selling them from the back of Warrens Supercentre car park. They were 40BBD each and cut in half so we could use them to grow veggies in.

Happy to pass on his details...
Forum: Barbados
Nov 14th 2011, 1:29 am
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Jack-in-a-box

I tried last week and it's still not open :(
Forum: Barbados
Oct 28th 2011, 5:53 am
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By CarlHnz

Jack-in-a-box

Does anyone know if the road through Jack-in-a-box is still closed? I tried to drive through there about 2 weeks ago and it was blocked with a rather large pile of gravel.
Forum: Barbados
Oct 18th 2011, 7:45 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,998
Posted By CarlHnz

Re: Medical Requirements for work permit

I've just been through this process myself. After your work permit is granted, you then need to apply for an extension for your wife. She will then be given an extension that finishes the same time...
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