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Ebbie1000

Ebbie1000

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Barbados

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39

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6

About me

English

Lives in Hastings

Registration: 19 March 2011

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Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
3 years ago
xSmoNusx

Getting a driving license by xSmoNusx

Hello, I am going to move to barbados for a year as a visitor with my family ( it's a 12 months visa where you can work remotely from the island ) and I was wondering if I will be able to get a learner's driving permit and get full driving ...

Ebbie1000

Yes, you can learn to drive here and get a Barbados licence.The UK provisional licence means nothing here for cars.The licence system is very much like the UK was maybe thirty years ago - so less emphasis on theory and more on practical.The actual ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mccarthybarbados

Family moving to Barbados from US. So many questions! by Mccarthybarbados

Hello! My family & I are moving to Barbados from the USA in September. I have 2 boys (age 10 & 12). We are going to homeschool the boys to follow the curriculum at home for when we move back. Any recommendations on meeting other families? ...

Ebbie1000

For a long-term permit, assuming you are in a short supply occupation - six to seven months is typical. For a short-term permit having been on a long-term permit for five years, having immigrant status and being in an in-demand profession and three ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mccarthybarbados

Family moving to Barbados from US. So many questions! by Mccarthybarbados

Hello! My family & I are moving to Barbados from the USA in September. I have 2 boys (age 10 & 12). We are going to homeschool the boys to follow the curriculum at home for when we move back. Any recommendations on meeting other families? ...

Ebbie1000

If you would like to meet while you are here let me know a name and where you are planning to stay. I can go through life here. This is year thirteen for me and think I have good grip on things. Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Paying bills in Barbados by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Barbados? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...

Ebbie1000

I pay mine once a month via Surepay, they have a desk at the Big B suoermarket where I do my shopping. Bunch of bills, single cheque or cash - pay them they pay the phone, electric etc. no fee from me - simple. Surepay have booths all over the ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
BourbonSt

So what is my first step? by BourbonSt

Hi, I want to move to Barbados sometime in the next 4 months. I don't know where to start! Are there immigration issues I need to address before I go? Should I just email a real estate agent? I plan to rent. I don't know how long I want to ...

Ebbie1000

Biggest problem will be not getting removed after 26 weeks (leaving for a day or so snd coming back in used to work - now with the computerised system they catch everyone trying it). If you live in the US, think tax, after 26 weeks here you gecome ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living in Barbados - 2017 by Priscilla

Hello, Before moving to Barbados, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...

Ebbie1000

Following the budget in the past month and the four hundrec percent increase in a levy caloed the social responsibity levy cost wipl spike again - any exvuse of some price gouging. From FLOW a week ago 5% across the board, today a supermarket ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Barbados by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Barbados? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...

Ebbie1000

I am going through this process. Assuming you do not take the expedient shortcut of simply marrying a Barbadian. It is a long process - to get immigration status you have to have been legally resident here for five years, then you apply. I then ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Mccarthybarbados

Family moving to Barbados from US. So many questions! by Mccarthybarbados

Hello! My family & I are moving to Barbados from the USA in September. I have 2 boys (age 10 & 12). We are going to homeschool the boys to follow the curriculum at home for when we move back. Any recommendations on meeting other families? ...

Ebbie1000

Atlantic Shores is a family neighbourhood. You should look carefully at the homeschool rules i.e. will your children need student visas, to attend primary and secondary schools they do - not clear on homeschooling. Oddly, the option of ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
janstevans

Visiting Barbados in December 2016, by janstevans

Hello °µÍø½ûÇøs My Fiance and I shall be visiting Barbados In December for 3 weeks, it is a holiday but also we want to be looking at possibilities of moving here from the UK, My man is half Bajan and English, I would love to meet up with fellow ...

Ebbie1000

Hello Are you over yet? If you like we can all meet up and have a chat. I am good until the 15th when I am going to the US - back around 24th EB Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
janstevans

Visiting Barbados in December 2016, by janstevans

Hello °µÍø½ûÇøs My Fiance and I shall be visiting Barbados In December for 3 weeks, it is a holiday but also we want to be looking at possibilities of moving here from the UK, My man is half Bajan and English, I would love to meet up with fellow ...

Ebbie1000

Hello As Steve's father is Bajan he will have no problem establishing that he is considered a national - for you marriage is the only way:) Having family members here will help greatly with things and also with the living situation and ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
janstevans

Visiting Barbados in December 2016, by janstevans

Hello °µÍø½ûÇøs My Fiance and I shall be visiting Barbados In December for 3 weeks, it is a holiday but also we want to be looking at possibilities of moving here from the UK, My man is half Bajan and English, I would love to meet up with fellow ...

Ebbie1000

Hello OK - first thing - to be lawyer here (as everywhere) he would have to do the course and pass the local bar; assuming of course he want to practice law. The catch being that there are almost 1,000 lawyers in Barbados and many who simply ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
janstevans

Visiting Barbados in December 2016, by janstevans

Hello °µÍø½ûÇøs My Fiance and I shall be visiting Barbados In December for 3 weeks, it is a holiday but also we want to be looking at possibilities of moving here from the UK, My man is half Bajan and English, I would love to meet up with fellow ...

Ebbie1000

Hello The most important thing is to establish your immigration status - you mention your, I assume soon to be, husband is half Bajan, does he have a Barbados passport/citizenship or is unquestionably qualifiec for them? If the answer is yes; see ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
janstevans

Visiting Barbados in December 2016, by janstevans

Hello °µÍø½ûÇøs My Fiance and I shall be visiting Barbados In December for 3 weeks, it is a holiday but also we want to be looking at possibilities of moving here from the UK, My man is half Bajan and English, I would love to meet up with fellow ...

Ebbie1000

Hello I am English moved here in 2006; just had my permanent residence interview - waiting on the outcome. Have worked here for five years for a firm and since summer 2011 for myself. Do drop me a line when I am over, I will be on the island up ... Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
9 years ago
jeremyza

Delay in Work Permit by jeremyza

Hi, I applied for an IBC (International Business Company) in Barbados last year March which was approved. I also submitted the work permit application about 6 months ago. The CIO and ministers have reviewed the application but my Lawyer can not ...

Ebbie1000

Hello Construction consultancy - we are chartered surveyors. EB:) Read More

Ebbie1000 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Barbados by Christine

Hi, As an °µÍø½ûÇø living in Barbados, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Barbados? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

Ebbie1000

You can get everything here - but at a price, other than rum. So bring as much stuff as you can. Read More