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Forum: Barbados
May 8th 2012, 5:52 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,769
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Moving to Barbados in Summer!!

Hey Alexandra!

Sorry nobody has responded to you but you would be better off posting in the actual Barbados section of the forum. I haven't been active in a long time and stumbled back.

I am...
Forum: Barbados
May 25th 2009, 1:33 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 752
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Moth Woes!

I was here all along.... like the moths!!
Forum: Barbados
May 25th 2009, 1:06 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 752
Posted By Netsirk

Lightbulb Re: Moth Woes!

I did some checking (since this directly affects me...) and here are the options to get rid of moths in your oatmeal, pasta and other dried goods.


Place the oatmeal or whatever in a ziplock or...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 28th 2008, 10:10 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 748
Posted By Netsirk

DVD Player that works with all region codes

Hi all,

hope this helps a few people wanting to watch DVD movies. We found a DVD player at Courts (probably available in other places too) that plays DVD's from any region.

This means that it...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 6th 2008, 12:35 am
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By Netsirk

Re: JOB HUNTING WELDER/FABRICATOR

Hey Jim,

you definitely need a work permit to work down here legally and it can be a very LONG and painful process.

There are some tricky rules (from what I understand) about whether it's the...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 6th 2008, 12:30 am
Replies: 1
Views: 722
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Scooters?

Whoops, I just replied to another post of yours.

The classifieds in the print papers the the Nation News online have scooters as well but new ones are so cheap I'd rather have the warranty and...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 6th 2008, 12:28 am
Replies: 189
Views: 130,411
Posted By Netsirk

Re: cost of living in barbados

I think I just emailed you today via Foxy, but for everyone else listening DeMario's Cycle World is where you should get a new scooter or motorcycle. They're great and have excellent service. The...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 6th 2008, 12:26 am
Replies: 189
Views: 130,411
Posted By Netsirk

Re: cost of living in barbados

If you're looking for facts this place can be hit and miss :-)

I would advise you head to the Barbados Consulate in your city and talk with them directly about the process. Expect everything to...
Forum: Barbados
Aug 1st 2008, 1:09 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,389
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Loving Immigration (today anyway)

Woooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

**doing an immigration dance in hopes the karma will rub off**

:-D
Forum: Barbados
Jul 27th 2008, 3:17 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Feather pillows

Yep, we're from Toronto and it's the same there. It's 100 degrees, the humidity is 90%, the air DOES NOT MOVE, and the buildings/pavement hold the heat. So even when the air cools at night, you can...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 26th 2008, 9:25 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Feather pillows

I'd expect them to clump together.

The humidity today is 80% and it hasn't 'really' rained in the last 3-4 days.

I vote they are a waste of time.

Now Starbuck's - THAT is worth your time.
...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 24th 2008, 12:25 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Barbados Government

Wait!!!

I DO have something constructive to add!!!!

I found a great tow-truck operator and mechanic tho if anyone's car breaks down.

<portraying innocence...>

Ok, that has nothing to do...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 19th 2008, 2:03 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Barbados Government

Well if you're going to actually have a "real" opinion then I'll add mine.

The gov't here doesn't employ enough people for an outsider to have a chance. Getting a job anywhere here unless you know...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 18th 2008, 1:51 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Barbados Government

Sorry, I don't know anyone who works for the government. All I have to contribute is sarcasm. I'm Canadian, I can't help it ;-)
Forum: Barbados
Jul 18th 2008, 1:39 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Barbados Government

Bad joke about government workers not doing much actual 'work' :-)

:thumbsup:
Forum: Barbados
Jul 18th 2008, 1:38 pm
Replies: 189
Views: 130,411
Posted By Netsirk

Re: cost of living in barbados

2.5K BBD / Month?

That's about $1,250/month US so you'll want to try and find an apt that's somewhere around 600-700 US/Month max. Cariblist is your best resource.

Eating local is actually...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 18th 2008, 1:29 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Posted By Netsirk

Re: Barbados Government

What, you don't want to work for a living? :-)
Forum: Barbados
Jul 16th 2008, 2:12 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,113
Posted By Netsirk

Re: place to stay while apartment hunting

We have guests coming on Friday with a delivery from STARBUCK'S! !!!!!

Coffee shop opens next week once we have had our fill ;-)

Me love cookies.....
Forum: Barbados
Jul 7th 2008, 2:27 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,113
Posted By Netsirk

Re: place to stay while apartment hunting

Waiter: "Rice or potato sir?"

Netsirk: "I'll just take extra macaroni pie please"

We're from Toronto, Canada and happy to have the change of pace and climate as well! No more snow!!!!!
Forum: Barbados
Jul 4th 2008, 12:57 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,113
Posted By Netsirk

Re: place to stay while apartment hunting

Hey good luck, we just landed today for 3 years. We came for a week and picked a place but if I could do it over I'd do what another friend did down here and that was get a temp apt for a month and...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 4th 2008, 12:51 am
Replies: 189
Views: 130,411
Posted By Netsirk

Re: cost of living in barbados

I haven't heard of any of the rentals not having water/electricity but do watch out for cable and ADSL. Broadband internet connections are a PAIN IN THE A$$!!!! To get !!!! ahhhhh!!!!!!

Can you...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 4th 2008, 12:49 am
Replies: 189
Views: 130,411
Posted By Netsirk

Re: cost of living in barbados

Personal income tax in Barbados is no mystery. You can try the gov't website all about it HERE (http://www.barbados.gov.bb/ird/pages/itg.htm#individual), on that website you can also find a copy of...
Forum: Barbados
Jun 29th 2008, 7:00 pm
Replies: 189
Views: 130,411
Posted By Netsirk

Re: cost of living in barbados

Hahaha... I see my name all over the place LOL

Yes, technically if he were caught out they could deport him for avoiding the immigration process. He'll have to show that he can afford to live in...
Forum: Barbados
Jun 28th 2008, 5:12 pm
Replies: 189
Views: 130,411
Posted By Netsirk

Re: cost of living in barbados

Spreadsheet came back up, if you make $25,000/year in Barbados and you're taxed in Barbados you'll keep about $22,500/year which is net $1,875 USD/month.

I have friends living down here that make...
Forum: Barbados
Jun 28th 2008, 3:13 pm
Replies: 189
Views: 130,411
Posted By Netsirk

Re: cost of living in barbados

Hi Yamel,

Health insurance is either something your company will provide or you can purchase it through an insurance company in Barbados. This is what I will be doing and I think it costs...
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