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Forum: Barbados
Aug 4th 2022, 8:52 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,523
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Land Tax 22/23

Our Manager has now paid ours . I think Surepay had the figures , but it’s the same as last year and I thought it had gone up .
Forum: Barbados
Jul 25th 2022, 12:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,523
Posted By Happyowner

Land Tax 22/23

Hi All. I have not had my Land Tax bill for 22/23 as yet , although last year, to get the discount , it was payable by August I think. My friend has received hers online in the UK and paid it ,...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 10th 2022, 10:28 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,655
Posted By Happyowner

Re: anyone still here??

Maybe they are all on the Facebook forums . Personally I'm not keen on them as I'm not good at Facebook . I answer a question then never find the thread again . I prefer Trip Adviisor and this forum...
Forum: Barbados
Dec 26th 2021, 3:42 am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,145
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Non UK address.

First Direct is the last one to go to------------They are at present hounding my friend who does still have a UK address trying to prove she lives abroad and cancel her account.
Forum: Barbados
Oct 22nd 2020, 1:32 am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,024
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Barbados Special Entry Permit

That happens I'm afraid. Much easier all round if you can have things sent to your address here or care of a neighbour you trust.

I never got one item of post from the Turf Club when it was...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 21st 2020, 1:01 am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,024
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Barbados Special Entry Permit

Congratulations Smudge , don't forget that when things go back to normal you go through the Citizens channel at the Airport and don't have to queue for hours,

Also,don't forget to go and get...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 18th 2020, 7:13 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,295
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Barbados sofa beds.

I would imagine there will be a significant price difference between the two , but as long as you get what you want , that’s the main thing . Good luck .
Forum: Barbados
Oct 16th 2020, 2:31 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,295
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Barbados sofa beds.

Have you tried Sleeprite ? https://www.sleepritebarbados.com/

The beds at our condos are all from there and owners and guest love them . On their TV advert this morning they said they...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 12th 2020, 1:48 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,784
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Importing

I would never have dreamed of bringing my kitchen units from the UK .. Some of our condos had their kitchens done by specialist companies here, but the cupboard doors are MDF and one kichen got...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 19th 2020, 10:11 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,306
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Bank recommendation?

I have been with Scotia Bank in Barbados for 20 years . and I wholeheartedly recommend them,but I hear it is harder to open an account there now than it was when I did the same and it was as easy...
Forum: Barbados
Aug 29th 2020, 1:43 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,638
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Sim cards with data

Sorry, I forgot to say you can easily buy data from Digicel without a contract.
Forum: Barbados
Aug 29th 2020, 1:40 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,638
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Sim cards with data

I live most of the time in Barbados and use Whats App on my English phone --------------------Whats App is used a great deal in Barbados ,and Digicel for calling and texting etc. Digicel rates to...
Forum: Barbados
Aug 10th 2020, 7:36 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,295
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Barbados sofa beds.

Courts have them if that helps.
Forum: Barbados
Aug 10th 2020, 7:25 am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,024
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Barbados Special Entry Permit

Hi Smudge,I just got my Land Tax bill the other day so watch out for it. To get the discount it must be paid by the 23rd of September and wow, as it gone up this year , so any discount is vital.
Forum: Barbados
Aug 8th 2020, 5:23 am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,124
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Thinking of moving to Barbados

Hi I live in Barbados on the west coast in Holetown where crime really is not a problem other than the usual Opportunist type theft which one can get anywhere now.

I would however, never...
Forum: Barbados
Aug 8th 2020, 4:57 am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,024
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Barbados Special Entry Permit

Hi there. I got my Life Special Entry Visa a few years ago. I went to Immigration who tried to say I needed a 5 year one ( must be because I look so young ha ha ) but I persuaded them I was entitled...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 7th 2020, 2:02 am
Replies: 32
Views: 11,769
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Getting Citizenship by Descent

Barbadian is the correct term for someone born in Barbados. Bajan is the much used shortened "slang" version.
Forum: Barbados
Apr 4th 2020, 10:59 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,904
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Family of five

Hello there. First of all I think you may have change your removal date because it is possible that Covid !9 will still be on the Island.

Secondly, surely your future employer who has...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 5th 2019, 7:30 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,046
Posted By Happyowner

Re: barbados health care questions

Really, it all hinges on whether you have a home here ? You cannot apply for the Special Stay if you are renting. A lot depends on whether they believe you are committed support and stay in...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 5th 2019, 5:29 am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,695
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Bicycle Registration

If you are bringing a straight forward bicycle with no engine, then I'm pretty sure no registration is necessary.
A friend of mine brings her bike every year and I have never heard her mention...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 5th 2019, 5:14 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,046
Posted By Happyowner

Re: barbados health care questions

What exactly are your intentions ? You cannot just decide to live in Barbados unless one of you is Bajan, or Bajan by descent .
To relocate to Barbados as a foreign National, you have to apply, and...
Forum: Barbados
Aug 21st 2019, 1:56 am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,190
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Moving to Barbados as a missionary

The problem with not naming your organisation Twill , is that it could be construed as one of these crack pot money extracting sects, who try to brainwash people, especially young ones.

Now I'm...
Forum: Barbados
May 23rd 2019, 8:41 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,697
Posted By Happyowner

Re: 1. A nigerian relocating to Barbados: challenges and prospects.

Also, be aware that if you turn up at Grantley Adams Airport as a tourist and do not have a valid Return ticket to Nigeria you will not be allowed entry.
As a tourist you will likely be given a...
Forum: Barbados
May 22nd 2019, 8:31 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,697
Posted By Happyowner

Re: 1. A nigerian relocating to Barbados: challenges and prospects.

You will have to get a job BEFORE you travel. The Company who is going to employ you will then have to apply, and pay a lot, for a Work Permit for you. However, I would warn you that Work Permits...
Forum: Barbados
May 15th 2019, 7:14 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,399
Posted By Happyowner

Re: Transfer bds to uk

Of course, you may only be talking a relatively small amount of money, so all the above will not apply. If so, I'm sorry I can't help-----------I'm too busy trying to get money into Barbados FROM the...
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