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Forum: Barbados
Nov 16th 2016, 10:17 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,375
Posted By Bentham

Re: Getting visa debit/credit card

The manager at CIBC told me that the Central Bank regulations had been changed recently. So, that's true, they cannot issue international cards (credit or debit) anymore to non-residents. Happily, I...
Forum: Barbados
Nov 16th 2016, 10:14 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,646
Posted By Bentham

Re: Furniture needed

Just beware about bed bugs while buying second hand furniture. They are quite common in Barbados, although people prefer not to speak about the problem.
Forum: Barbados
Nov 16th 2016, 10:11 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bentham

Re: Work Permit related Questions

I got an affidavit from a notary public in Scotland for the countries where I lived and from where I could not get a certificate. BTW, you can get fingerprints in the UK from a private detective,...
Forum: Barbados
Jan 15th 2016, 3:23 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,001
Posted By Bentham

Re: Items stolen when shipping

I also used RAM for London-Barbados shipping of three palettes. Everything was there, nothing damaged, may be just some boxes. Sorry for what happened to you. I used an agent, but the agent did not...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 4th 2015, 2:49 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,666
Posted By Bentham

Re: Bajan Immigration Experiences

What letter are you talking about?
Forum: Barbados
Oct 3rd 2015, 8:25 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,666
Posted By Bentham

Re: Bajan Immigration Experiences

The experience is mixed. Once was even refused to be let in because I was in shorts (knee-high). Student's visa submission in September, the visa - at the end of November, expired in August,...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 28th 2015, 3:38 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,854
Posted By Bentham

Re: My driving instructor offers a licence for a bribe

I have passed my theory test straight away with 19 out of 20 correct answers. However, there was another candidate who was copying from a book, they took away the book, let him continue and he passed...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 27th 2015, 2:42 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,854
Posted By Bentham

My driving instructor offers a licence for a bribe

I have never driven before and Barbados is the country where I would like to get my first driver's licence. I have taken 60 hours with a local instructor, but still fail certain things:...
Forum: Barbados
Aug 7th 2015, 2:28 am
Replies: 34
Views: 7,718
Posted By Bentham

Re: Cost of living

Yes, AC running all night but in only one small bedroom.
Forum: Barbados
May 20th 2015, 11:32 am
Replies: 8
Views: 5,919
Posted By Bentham

Re: Barbados Retirement Budget

Yes, $7,000 is more than enough for a couple. However, the grocery line is correct when you are well-established, know your supermarkets, cheaper brands, hunt for discounts etc. During the first...
Forum: Barbados
May 19th 2015, 1:57 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 783
Posted By Bentham

Re: Freight or International movers?

That was my pain one year ago. I ended up with sea freight. International movers send me a quote for airfreight door-to-door Edinburgh-Bridgetown of £3,000 for one cubic meter! With such prices,...
Forum: Barbados
May 19th 2015, 1:34 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 5,919
Posted By Bentham

Re: Barbados Retirement Budget

I think for the requirements your put for your apartment, $1800 is unrealistic, at least on the West coast. After long searches I could only find a townhouse that matches your description for $2300...
Forum: Barbados
May 13th 2015, 11:10 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By Bentham

Re: 3 or 6 Month Ticket

It was recently. However, it was just one case and,as I have noticed, every officer in every state service may have their own personal law. One immigration officer thought that people with a work...
Forum: Barbados
May 12th 2015, 11:53 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By Bentham

Re: 3 or 6 Month Ticket

You can leave the island and return three days later. Some of my colleagues did that before their work permit was ready. The only thing is that you must have a return ticket again.
Forum: Barbados
Apr 24th 2015, 11:48 am
Replies: 24
Views: 12,252
Posted By Bentham

Re: Expats Leaving Barbados..Why?

My experience so far is mostly the same as Sunniebgi's.

I am here since August. No drug offers so far, have never seen any scarfs, otherwise my son would have asked about those 'scouts'. But I am...
Forum: Barbados
Apr 22nd 2015, 4:30 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,231
Posted By Bentham

Re: Relocating from Trinidad to Barbados

As for vehicles, Caricom nationals do not get any concession on vehicle duties whether they import or buy it. Only if your employer has a signed agreement with the Ministry of Finance, you will get...
Forum: Barbados
Apr 16th 2015, 3:08 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,718
Posted By Bentham

Re: Cost of living

I have looked at five job announcements in the local newspaper. Only one mentions the insurance. A visit to the doctor is 100 BBD and the British citizens are entitled to the following for free:...
Forum: Barbados
Apr 14th 2015, 9:05 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,718
Posted By Bentham

Re: Cost of living

Natty Jack, another option for your husband is to check the British High Commission website regularly. They sometimes hire people with the right to work in Barbados which is his case. In terms of...
Forum: Barbados
Apr 14th 2015, 8:13 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,718
Posted By Bentham

Re: Cost of living

Mine was in Scotland. May be this makes the difference because they have a different curriculum. Or quite often it depends on an individual teacher.
Forum: Barbados
Apr 14th 2015, 3:44 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,718
Posted By Bentham

Re: Cost of living

My son was saying about his British school that only the girls and himself obeyed the teacher, all the boys ignored her. I also find that they teach English better than in the UK. They explain RULES...
Forum: Barbados
Apr 14th 2015, 2:21 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,718
Posted By Bentham

Re: Cost of living

The secret of a good experience (as in any immigration) is to have a good job or other income. I have one, so I enjoy many aspects of Barbadian life. One is that my son enjoys the life here much more...
Forum: Barbados
Apr 14th 2015, 1:45 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,718
Posted By Bentham

Re: Cost of living

Was it all different three years ago when you took the decision to relocate?
Forum: Barbados
Apr 7th 2015, 10:37 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,718
Posted By Bentham

Re: Cost of living

Hello,
I have recently relocated in Barbados. My experience:
3) electricity consumption for a two-bdr house (one bedroom has an AC on at night, otherwise ACs are not used) - 220-350 KWh, which...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 25th 2015, 10:00 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,249
Posted By Bentham

Re: Advice on wages - looking for employees.

I do not know this market specifically. However, given that it is in St Lucy (not many jobs there) looks ok for this kind of work for locals. Barbados does not have national minimum wage, but has a...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 24th 2015, 7:09 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,249
Posted By Bentham

Re: Advice on wages - looking for employees.

Hello Anthony,
Do you mean good market salary? How many hours does this working day include? Six or ten hours makes difference, no?
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