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Forum: Barbados
Apr 29th 2008, 1:38 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 8,936
Posted By brionyj

Smile Re: moving to Barbados end of March

Just to say re Codrington - around 30/40% are bajan/caricom who enjoy special fee discounts to ensure the school has a balanced mix of students and is not purely ex-pat.

The main difference at...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 24th 2008, 1:18 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 4,156
Posted By brionyj

Re: Purchasing baby equipment....

HI there,

Goodness, you have your hands full! I have only been on the island for 6 months so not an expert but I've seen lots of baby stuff at decosta mannings. You may be able to look online but...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 16th 2008, 12:43 am
Replies: 4
Views: 938
Posted By brionyj

Smile Re: Places to live and preschools for Kiwi Kids

Hi Zanne,

That would be great.

Will have to be a little down the track as I have a house full of rellies at the moment..well, two actually,but it feels full!

Maybe we can arrange something...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 14th 2008, 12:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 938
Posted By brionyj

Re: Places to live and preschools for Kiwi Kids

Hi Kateric,

Be great to meet a couple of kiwis. I am a Brit with an aussie passport and who thinks she's an aussie.

I have found people very friendly here; easy to make friends, especially...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 14th 2008, 12:14 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 915
Posted By brionyj

Re: Good journalism in Barbados

Thanks for that; interesting reading.

:)
Forum: Barbados
Feb 12th 2008, 1:09 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 915
Posted By brionyj

Re: Good journalism in Barbados

Hi Zanne,

You mentioned reading about car jackings in blogs - I have received a circular e-mail about this but nothing else. can you shed any light?

Thanks
Forum: Barbados
Feb 6th 2008, 12:37 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By brionyj

Re: Where can I buy....

Hey you, shouldn't you have the shopping sorted by now???

I tend to go to best of Barbados or Ganzee so not much help. Personally, I'd recommend a bottle of Mountgay every time, although not...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 6th 2008, 12:26 pm
Replies: 135
Views: 116,035
Posted By brionyj

Re: Schools in Barbados

Codrington is based in the country and is an old historic school which is now in a constant mode of renovation. Its International Baccalaureate approach to teaching and its recruitment of a principal...
Forum: Barbados
Feb 5th 2008, 1:07 pm
Replies: 209
Views: 88,604
Posted By brionyj

Re: Getting a job in Barbados

Goodness me, everyone is sensitive right now. Must be the weather.If this is the Terry I think it is then he is indeed Mr UK OK and also a very helpful person on this forum. Calm down, this boy has...
Forum: Barbados
Jan 28th 2008, 1:01 pm
Replies: 189
Views: 137,693
Posted By brionyj

Re: cost of living in barbados

The journey from Christ Church to St Johns - if you are going to Codrington - is not necessarily 40 minutes. You can drive from christ church to Codrington in 15/20 minutes depending on where you...
Forum: Barbados
Jan 21st 2008, 11:32 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,079
Posted By brionyj

Re: What Magazines Do You Read?

Hi Shell007

Thanks for the help - yes I was actually interested in magazines that covered moves overseas rather than fashion mags etc!

Living Abroad looks good so I'll have a browse,

Thanks...
Forum: Barbados
Jan 15th 2008, 6:31 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,093
Posted By brionyj

Smile Re: Customs Brokers--Need recommendations.

You should telephone the chief vet, his contact number is on the immigration details for bringing out pets.

We spoke to him when we had expected to bring our cat out and he recommended some but I...
Forum: Caribbean
Jan 10th 2008, 2:54 am
Replies: 1
Views: 671
Posted By brionyj

Smile What Magazines Do You Read?

Hi,

I am wondering if anyone has found any good UK magazines about moving overseas? I looked online but didn't have much luck.

:)
Forum: Barbados
Jan 10th 2008, 2:51 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,079
Posted By brionyj

Smile What Magazines Do You Read?

Hi,

I am wondering if anyone has found any good UK magazines about moving abroad? I looked online without much luck.

:)
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2008, 2:44 am
Replies: 229
Views: 23,177
Posted By brionyj

Smile Re: Can't sell the house and no plan B

Hi there,

re trying to sell your house, is there an angle/idea you can use that would make a feature of interest to the local paper? Whoever has the converted coach house, do you know any history...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2008, 2:27 am
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By brionyj

Smile What Magazines Do You Read?

Hi there,

I am wondering if anyone has found any good UK magazines about emmigrationg or moving overseas?

I have looked online but not had much luck. Also, do you know if any of the 'normal'...
Forum: Barbados
Dec 6th 2007, 12:43 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,496
Posted By brionyj

Re: keep applying but you can't come in !

I would recommend you seek the advice of an attorney. If you are interested, I can recommend one so pm me,
Good luck!
Forum: Barbados
Dec 6th 2007, 12:37 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,423
Posted By brionyj

Re: Moving to Barbados - Questions!!

Hi there,
I seem to always be on this forum extolling the virtues of The Codrington School but I know how important it is for the kids (and mum) to be happy with the education.
Our two children...
Forum: Barbados
Nov 4th 2007, 1:10 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,740
Posted By brionyj

Re: Country Clubs, Health Clubs, etc.

Hi,

We live on the Ridge View Estate which is beautiful. It is around 5 minutes from the Aquatic centre, 10 minutes from the beach (Oistins/St lawrence Gap/Worthing) and about 15 minutes drive to...
Forum: Barbados
Nov 2nd 2007, 2:28 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,740
Posted By brionyj

Re: Country Clubs, Health Clubs, etc.

Hi,

Not sure if there are specific country clubs as such. Some developments have pools and tennis courts for residents - Rockley, Millenium, Gunsite, Ridge View etc but thats for personal use so...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 5th 2007, 12:41 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,017
Posted By brionyj

Re: Day Care?

Hi Belinda,

Sounds like you are better organised than we were! Just ensure you have applied/asked about the student visa.

What work will you be doing? Where do you live? We are living in...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 4th 2007, 10:36 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,017
Posted By brionyj

Re: Day Care?

Hi again,

We experienced some problems initially re the student visa for our 6 year old which is why I am aware of it. I assume it depends on how you enter the country and on what visa but it can...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 3rd 2007, 1:31 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,017
Posted By brionyj

Re: Day Care?

Hi,

Don't wish to scaremonger but I think it is law here that all kids of school age attend school or they are not allowed to remain on the island. If you have not explored this, you need to...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 3rd 2007, 1:43 am
Replies: 0
Views: 762
Posted By brionyj

Medical Insurance - help??

Hi,

We are moving to Barbados end of August and will need to get some sort of medical insurance. We are planning to buy property to live on the island but my husband will still work offshore -...
Forum: Barbados
May 17th 2007, 4:00 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,549
Posted By brionyj

Re: Any information on Leacocks Private School

Hi Sue,

Don't have an exact date but most likely end of august as kids start school in september.

What about you or are you there already?

We have looked on-line at long term rentals but a...
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