Barbados Cost of Living | Rent, Utilities, Taxes, NIS Contribution | Life in Barbados

[@greiggooding4817]

Effective 1 January 2020, the basic rate is 12.5% and the higher rate is 28.5%. The basic rate applies to the first BBD 50,000 of taxable income; 28.5% applies to taxable income above BBD 50,000. Your personal allowance is 25,000 for residents ( does not apply to non residents) which is not taxed. Other allowance exist. Eg. Children, Which will determine each individuals tax returns. For taxation purposes a resident is defined as a person who spends in the aggregate more than 182 days in Barbados in that income year.

[@bolgabia]

Great job. Keep it up. Lived in Barbados several years ago. Worked at UWI. Loved the experience, hated the bureaucracy. Rude clerks and office personnel. Best customer service from taxi drivers and fish market women. Beautiful people, Bajans👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@alioucisse1548]

16% and 33% taxes is insane. That's mind boggling. Im from Barbados and I still have most of my family there. I didn't know it was that expensive to live there. Makes me appreciate living in the US more now that I know.

[@JustFrugalMe]

Thanks for this transparent and informative information.

[@a.r1832]

PAYE is "Pay As You Earn". We have the same in Jamaica as well.

[@suni9625]

Trinidad & Tobago too

[@dayonnajohnson]

Love love love all the content you are putting out about Barbados! I plan to move to Barbados for two months in the beginning of 2021. You have highlighted just about everything I need to know. Thank you!

[@jamierocke]

You’re very welcome! Good luck with your new chapter!

[@Realcristianoronaldo1]

@@jamierocke I love your content can you make a video for Nigerians tryna move to Barbados

[@AnojSilwal]

I want to move to barbados ​@@jamierocke

[@pmb6667]

Thank you for sharing this specific information. I plan on returning home to Barbados for good and continue my business there before retiring, and I needed to research how things are these days. It's been a long time, LOL! Much appreciated.

[@jamierocke]

Wishing you all the best!

[@somedudeinatunnel3102]

You're very well spoken and beautiful 😊 I'm excited to stay in Barbados, thank you for this video!

[@jamierocke]

Aw thanks!

[@alieupaasewe5111]

Good to hear from you,I'm following from Liberia 🇱🇷.

[@paulastewart9963]

I was living there in 2007 the best and humble life I ever live was in Barbados Barbados I miss you.

[@PeterZLogan]

What's the process for migrating to babardos

[@erlaforde8255]

Your explanation was very clear, thank you.

[@cookingwithlove5132]

Thank you so much for these videos. God sent 😊

[@susann.fleary9562]

Well that's how it is in other countries, you paid local, state, and federal taxes based on where you live. They ask you to file annually in the event you have overpaid taxes based on your income and your family size.

[@iriesheafrank9182]

Wooow a month???? Wow not to mentioned the rent. For a one bedroom apartment 1500 is tooo much for me

[@hawksprizepicks6570]

5k a month??? Omg I spend less in Toronto? Which is one of the most expensive city’s to live in the WORLD? This is crazy! There goes my hopes and dreams of moving here 😢

[@carlaali5016]

Thanks for the info Jamie!

[@mikel.2001]

Thanks for the helpful information.

[@jamierocke]

Glad it could help!

[@bobbyhavoc26262000]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ebuserics2590]

Thanks for the information, please i want to know more like cost of living in city and other rural Area # watching from Nigeria (9ja)

[@pavanpeswani3878]

Very nice analysis video

[@jamierocke]

Thanks!

[@Osamagbon-ru9dt]

Please can I work in Barbados ​@@jamierocke

[@abigailr.7487]

blesss for doing this video

[@mbuotidemessen6205]

Thanks for sharing

[@mbuotidemessen6205]

I hope to visit there someday for just a week.I live in the Philippines.So many beaches here too but it looks like the beaches in Barbados is peculiar

[@leonart7875]

Hey I'm a carpenter Maison , plumber / truck driver I'm glad to come there for jobs

[@marioramsay3747]

I am a Bajan and you are speaking the truth 💯

[@miad777]

Here in Chicago I get taxed 29% and I don’t even make enough to live.

[@XweirdozXroxX]

Thanks so much for explaining everything

[@jamierocke]

I'm glad it could help!

[@letsgoviral777]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@SR-lp3gz]

I forgot to clarify that the “average income” in Denver is $10,262 BBD. I wasn’t trying to say that $2,575 BBD = $10,262 BBD. Just a clarification is all.

[@chimatasie7854]

Pee month or annually?

[@JarrelEmmanuel]

Still lovely.

[@Grapho137]

Great video. Thanks. Food is also expensive

[@jamierocke]

It is so expensive!

[@Grapho137]

@@jamierocke love your videos. Great inspiration. Bout to get up outta here myself

[@jamierocke]

Thank you! And all the best on your new chapter!

[@mohinixavier596]

Hey Jamie, you made a slight mistake, if you make $25000 or less you do not pay income tax. Those persons fall within the allowance.

[@jamierocke]

Yeah, I’ve pinned a comment by another commenter which clears up what I said. Thanks!

[@chimatasie7854]

You mean 25,000 per month or annually?

[@mohinixavier596]

@@chimatasie7854 annually. Monthly you definitely would be paying tax.

[@alansjf33]

Very informative.

[@relaxationcomediesmemes2953]

5 gigabits of Data Down here in Nigeria it's not much 5gb can be exhausted in 2 days We use 20-60gb monthly

[@ekenechristian5635]

I like yours video I will keep watching

[@parvezalam-wt3gh]

Good vlog my dear

[@f.colimbo6354]

Thanks so much honey

[@Taachino]

That is massively expensive. As an example I'm paying $10/month for 100GB data, 300 call mins and 200 sms. I choose this because I need the data mostly and there's far cheaper subscriptions for calls and texts. Don't let me get started about Income taxes and Rents/utilities. South East Asia is the best for real!

[@kunle21]

Thanks so much for the information about Barbados, but like me am a married woman and i have hand works like Tailoring and Hairdressing, can I survived with it.

[@truthinlifewoken6698]

England the same, Tax AND NATIONAL INSURANCE IS TAKEN OUT OF YOUR WAGES STRAIGHT AWAY

[@kamalibrathwaite]

I am a Barbadian, I think I saw u several times

[@jamierocke]

Probably! 🙂

[@kamalibrathwaite]

@@jamierocke Did u used to catch the Kingsland University Bus

[@jamierocke]

All the time!

[@kamalibrathwaite]

@@jamierocke Yup so it is u

[@sdottin2841]

I'm a Bajan who's still living here. You can contact if you need clarification about things. I would also like info about moving to Belize since you said it's cheaper to live there.

[@jamierocke]

Sure! I'm definitely going to make more videos about Belize because I’m planning on moving back soon.

[@Luckyandrickyfamily6]

I want to come to Barbados bcz am planning on moving. There so am gonna take a small trip with my son just for a week to see what it's like but do u think you can give me some advice

[@ladawnelliott7998]

Good day Jamie. I hope all is well. I'm so glad that I discovered your videos. Your transparency is really helpful. I literally just got approved for the 12 Month Welcome Stamp program on yesterday. I'm beyond excited. I'm a city girl, as such I'm used to a lot of convenience. You listed a lot of amenities in your apartment that I was concerned about. It's good to know I can have all of those included in an apartment. I've set my sights on the west coast as well. Can you share the differences in the various areas on the west coast when it comes to safety and the residential communities? I look forward to hearing from you. LaDawn

[@jamierocke]

Sure! The West Coast is pretty safe. I've lived here at various times in my life, as a University student as well as now and I've not encountered safety issues. I'm not familiar with all the names of the areas on the West Coast, but I would say Holders Hill, Paynes Bay, Prior Park, Fitts Village, Sunset Crest are all great areas to live on the West Coast.

[@ladawnelliott7998]

@@jamierocke thanks for responding so quickly. I'm planning on moving there in January 2021. I'm trying to do as much information gathering as possible. Do you mind if I shoot you my email and we can correspond when I have questions. You can check my social media platforms just to get a sense of who I am before you agree. You can find me on FB under LaDawn Elliott and on KZbin under the same name. I'm a Relationship Life Coach and an Executive Coach in HR.

[@jamierocke]

I wish that I could! But quite a few people have asked the same. It’s hard to respond to everyone individually and so I’ve decided it would be easier for me to make as detailed videos as possible. I plan on having a Q&A video soon, so please look out for it and submit any questions that you may have. I hope you understand.

[@ladawnelliott7998]

@@jamierocke I understand completely. Again, thanks for your timely responses. Between your KZbin channel and the Expat FB group I joined, I feel confident that I'll get the necessary information that will make my transition seamless. Thanks again. Your videos are great. Take care, LaDawn

[@puddinm.3421]

Hi LaDawn I read the post between you and Jamie and wanted to reach out to you. Congrats on your upcoming move to the beautiful island of Barbados! You mentioned that you joined an expat group on FB that’s awesome , can you share the info or details about the group. I’ve been gathering info about the different areas and would be happy to share what I learned with you and would surely like to learn more.. Again Congrats, very exciting!!!

[@IntrovertedMe88]

I'm shocked, my mums side of the family are from christ church and they've never told me about the price of this stuff. What about food, clothes, toiletries. Do you earn enough to live and save a little?

[@isaackwameessel7642]

I really want to come there so what do I need to come since I’m from Ghana

[@lajoy8]

Very useful. Do u mind giving answering what a self employed person would pay? I see on the site that the minimum insurable earnings are $91/month and maximum $4880/ month... NIS contribution 17.10%... 15.56/month minimum and 834.48/month maximum. Thank u!

[@jamierocke]

Hm, I’m not sure. None of my friends are self-employed. But I think that you’re right. Those are the same numbers I’m seeing on the NIS site which has a lot of valuable information.

[@oviepeter7238]

I have applied for admission in the University of Wset Indies. I am yet have a reply from the school

[@chimatasie7854]

You got?

[@nichobarricco5149]

The price of gas at the pump is regulated by the government, regardless of location or brand. Once per month the price is adjusted, usually by just a few cents either way.

[@lakeyciawest9185]

Hey Jamie, I'm watching your video because I plan to spend 3 months in Barbados starting in March 2021. I was wondering if you have any general advice for people who aren't from the area. I'll be leaving the U.S. Thanks :)

[@jamierocke]

Hey Lakeycia, I think in general, you should be fine. There aren't a lot of hagglers, or petty crime or much difficulty at all living in Barbados. Especially if you're only here for three months. If you really want to meet people try farmers markets, pub quiz nights, organised hikes. whatsoninbarbados.com is a great resource if youre looking for things to do. Other than that, if you're adventurous and open enough it should be a good time for you. Godspeed!

[@toneybedell4732]

Hi, I live in Canada and would like to visit Barbados. I would like to invest in property also. Can you give me an idea about a few things?

[@onowuigbo5294]

Good job

[@anneg3958]

Hi ..very nice..I wanted to know if that tax 33% still applies to those who work remotely and possibly how that differs with from working with an employer in barbados...

[@jamierocke]

If you’re working as a resident it applies to you regardless if you’re working remotely or not. It doesn’t apply if you’re not a citizen or resident.

[@josephtvshow7467]

Thank for sharing with when talk about dollars do you mean Barbados currency or US dollar bill?

[@jamierocke]

Sure, I mean Barbados currency

[@daniellameighoo8151]

So what salary would u say would is a decent salary to live on ?

[@jamierocke]

@@daniellameighoo8151 in a single person household, with normal bills, not a huge amount of debt, at the very least BDS$5k after taxes.

[@latifabdul2516]

Hi i am from Malaysia i ask you my friend if go on tourist visa can i get pr or business license ?

[@FBISHOJI]

The cost of Electronics in Barbados is Expensive Expensive . You want a Ps4? 1000+ iPhone? 700+ depending on the years newer like 1000+ Basically any other is Expensive Sometimes a TV cheap of you're lucky enough is 500 sometimes 800. 🇧🇧Money hard to come by at times

[@thevictoriaabia]

Thanks for this. Is the dollar you used Bajan Dollar or USD?

[@jamierocke]

Sure, it’s in Bajan dollars

[@abodetidings8392]

wow good to know

[@pamelacameron6666]

I would like to see more

[@SR-lp3gz]

I guess it’s difficult to determine cost of living in Barbados if you don’t disclose your income qualifications. Whe I research cost of living comparison between Bridgetown and Denver, Colorado, the biggest thing I notice is that the average salary is 75% higher in Denver and while housing is 150% more costly, food and services are a little less expensive in Denver. However, if the average salary in Barbados is only $2,575 BBD ($10,262 BBD in Denver), how do you afford $4,700 BBD/month!!! I’m supposing your salary must be higher than average? So, what the reader needs to understand better is, do live comfortably cuz you have a high paying job or are you living above your means? There’s an incongruency here. Additionally, you disclosed your Income and NIS taxes (FICA payroll taxes in the US) total roughly $2,180 BBD per month at a rate of 33% for income over $25,000 BBD/year? HOLY COW that’s very high taxation!!! For that price tag you should have free everything! Here’s the tax breakdown for $25,000 BBD/year in Colorado.... FICA PAYROLL TAX BREAKDOWN: Tax Type Monthly Annually Federal Income Tax $198 BBD $2,376 BBD Social Security Tax $130 BBD $1,560 BBD Medicare Tax $15 BBD $180 BBD Colorado State Tax $80 BBD $960 BBD Local Municipality Tax. $18 BBD $216 BBD TOTALS: $441 BBD $5,292 BBD So your income and NIS taxes are 80% higher than Denver, Colorado!!! I’d rather have higher housing cost than higher taxes cuz I can make a pretty penny by simply owning and selling a house here. By prying higher taxes you’re letting someone else spend your money for you. Just a thought.

[@jamierocke]

That’s a long thought! Yeah I mean there are a lot of variables. But I was hoping that this would give persons an idea based on my experience. But I will tell you, that it doesn’t matter what kinda salary you make, everyone will tell you that the overall cost of living in Barbados is ridiculous and high. From taxes to food to rent and gas. It’s an expensive place, unfortunately, especially for locals.

[@suni9625]

This comment helped a lot. Guess i should not move to Barbados to study 😅

[@wasuminda2662]

J Please i need came to Barbados Please can you help me open hotel booking?

[@CambiandoTuVidaParaBien]

Come to north carolina us🎉 I have a 2 bed 2 bath with a pool and a gym included ❤ I only pay 1,400 per month and 🎉😂

[@alphonsengarambe4276]

One dollar equal how many francs of Barbados

[@wilfredeteng5701]

The Carribean is calling me. Which would you recommend to visit first.Barbados, Belize, Bahamas or Jamaica??

[@rodeshafarquharson370]

Jamaica

[@wilfredeteng5701]

@@rodeshafarquharson370 let's do this 👍

[@thenubianspeaks4329]

You just said light was included,,when you talk about rent

[@andylodge9293]

What’s the best way to find cheap long term rentals, is there a local advertising website?

[@jamierocke]

You can try cariblist.com or barbadospropertysearch.com

[@InnSpiiRation]

Facebook groups

[@denzelheden4256]

hi, you meant if you make more than $50k a year your tax rate is only 28.5%? can you tell me the quality and speed of wifi,? and are there International Banks? I will have to keep in touch with you.. because I am planning to move there. I was thinking in going to Mauritius as I am living in India, but Barbados or Virgin Islands would be better for me... 3 years there and then Canada what about about Security/violence?...is it safe?

[@dora_dija246]

Safe as can be

[@SpencerSoyemi]

Is the internet super fast? Can I stream all the way without glitches?

[@darkcharmrecords]

with ethernet you are fine. not sure about wifi but then it will also depend on how much money you are willing to spend on a better router than the one supplied by the ISPs

[@fabianchaplin6691]

I wanna see more of so I can help us save money cause Barbados not that bad as u say or think

[@jamierocke]

I’ve never said nor do I think Barbados is a bad place. Some people just like to pretend that Barbados is perfect and it’s not.

[@lyleanderson9615]

Was all the prices you mentioned in Barbados dollars?

[@jamierocke]

Yep!

[@bredfeen114]

Y'all forgot to hit the 👍🏾 button

[@jamierocke]

😊 I don’t usually have the like and dislike button turned on for my videos, but thank you

[@justbelit]

I detect a caribbean accent. where are you originally from?

[@jamierocke]

I’m from Belize 🙂

[@bajan256]

Gyol.....gyurl.....girl.....Barbados is EXPENSIVE.....you just working to live and pay basic essentials. Thank God you went back home to Belize. I wonder how the locals do it. You have to literally save to go out for drinks or dinner

[@jamierocke]

It really is 🥴

[@hildahdouglas]

Is it easy to get jobs in Barbados ?

[@jamierocke]

Hi Komborera, I think I had responded to your question when you had asked before. But I can repost here... It depends on the industry you’re working in. I find there tends to be a lot of openings in the regional/international organizations, embassies/high commissions, and then of course the tourism/service industry. Try caribbeanjobsonline.com. They have a broad range of job opportunities

[@chedders]

Hey Jamie i really enjoyed this videos, pls i want to relocate how can i get an apartment for rent who do i talk too?

[@dbossamarachi]

Check the video where she talks about How to Move to 🇧🇧. In the description box she shares some rental sites to search apartments on.

[@JulianMonterrey]

nice

[@Willyjilly33]

Is this your contribution for the year or the month?

[@jamierocke]

This breakdown is per month.

[@Willyjilly33]

@@jamierockeOk, thank you.

[@DeanStHill]

Hmmm.... interesting but I think the taxes are a bit less...

[@jamierocke]

You could be right because it does vary based on a few things. Just trying to share a general idea based on what I paid.

[@boaspendaishongwa5316]

Thanks beauty will I come there.. Barbados greetings rianna

[@almendragonzalez8002]

Hi Jamie! It was a lovey video. I have a couple questions. Do I need a car in Barbados or can I move forward with my bike?

[@jamierocke]

This is an interesting question. You definitely cannot get around the entire island on a bicycle. But for getting around the neighborhood/parish (depending on the parish) or as a weekend hobby, a bike is okay. The roads do not have bicycle lanes. They barely have pedestrian lanes! So, unfortunately, you cant solely get around on just a bike.

[@joannegalang9253]

Hi. Can you help me pls. I just want to ask about working there in barbados, i am a registered nurse in the Philippines. I have my husband and my daughter with me, is it safe or nice to live there and work. Thank you. Pls reply

[@jamierocke]

It’s very safe.

[@agwahemmanuelc.6770]

Please can I get in touch with you because I love to visit barbados please

[@kuuttinen]

Where I live the maximun income tax is 60%(+you are taxed for everything you can imagine, sometimes the same money is taxed twice, like if I make money and give it to someone or die and leave it to them they pay tax).😅 Guess I should move to Barbados.

[@jamierocke]

60%?!? Yikes! 😦

[@kuuttinen]

@@jamierocke Yeah, in here people who make alot of money are sort of punished for that😄 (doesn't really motivate people to succeed). If you drive too fast and get stopped by the police you can literally pay such huge fines that you could buy two new cars with that money(seriously). That system funds all the people who do nothing(you get money from the government if you are unemployed, for food, rent etc), so it really isn't a motivating to start your own business or to make alot of money. People come here from other countries just because the system is so easy to abuse.

[@jamierocke]

Wow, that’s wild.

[@suni9625]

@kuutti where are you from? 😅

[@mirzamankhan3786]

Hi how are you

[@MrsBarbadianbeauty]

I guess those figures on you salary deduction is total for the year so far.

[@jamierocke]

Oh those figures are for each month

[@nadirshah6230]

Hello

[@cynthia90robinson]

Is that in Barbados Barbados dollars?

[@jamierocke]

Yep!

[@uptown157]

is that 1500 bds or us for rent

[@jamierocke]

Local currency - BDS

[@damienhartley7298]

I want to live in Barbados

[@jamierocke]

Go for it.

[@SpencerSoyemi]

I used 6 gigs in 3 days. I am hoping this is not US Dollars

[@jamierocke]

It’s Bajan dollars

[@user-um7tw6kx4r6]

That is EXPENSIVE wow

[@jamierocke]

🥴

[@antwonebeckford6595]

Oh digicel postpaid plans are a lot cheaper in Jamaica my mom pays 3700jmd - 50bajan and she is getting 10gb any use data and 210gb for the other digicel apps and she has it on roll over maybe you need to check with digicel about there new plans because they need to tell customers so they can get the most for there money she gets unlimited sms and local call to flow and digicel because my mom had a old plan and was paying the same amount for less perks let me check on barbados digicel and tell u

[@antwonebeckford6595]

I check that website and the plans for you with the same feature is 95 bajan dolla for the same plan I was talking about that is about 7100 jmd where here with that money I can get a 15gb with 210gb with unlimited everything above and I will still left with that is about 6000jmd - 81 bj for that plan yall are getting robbed by them because they know you cannot live with there service but maybe it is because jamaica is bigger that's why and I have gotten to understand we also have some of the cheapest internet rates in the Caribbean we can get internet from like 45 bajan up to like 140 bj and that's about 80 bajan can get us 100 mb of internet but that is flow

[@jamierocke]

Yeah, phone plans are ridiculous in the region. But I think that’s the case in most countries globally?

[@antonettehanson3920]

Hi angel new subscriber here I love your content I was searching for videos on various countries and I pounse on your video 2021 my family and I would like to visit and if we liked it we would like to take up resident by investment how can I contact you

[@alphonsengarambe4276]

Value of Barbados money with dollar

[@jamierocke]

US$1 is BB$2

[@sweetygirl7188]

Very humble lady ...I hope you find a very nice husband or wife whatever is ur preference...since u keep mentioning ur single

[@lulubelljingles9701]

You forgot food

[@jamierocke]

I have a couple videos specifically on food (groceries and restaurants) that you can check out that may be helpful.

[@jeanwoodhouse6456]

wait! did she just say $100 for 2 weeks of gas?????

[@jamierocke]

Yes, she did.

[@LeønardoHimself24]

@@jamierocke does gas cost that much

[@jamierocke]

It’s pretty pricey. Especially if you drive an SVU, use the air conditioning a lot, or have a long daily commute.

[@AerielFerguson]

From Trinidad and Tobago....we say "drink gas" too🤣....the gas literally disappears in no time

[@jamierocke]

And gas is so affordable in Trinidad! 😂 you guys probably have the best gas prices in the region I’m sure.

[@AerielFerguson]

@@jamierocke Ig so but the gas still disappears just as fast🤣

[@AerielFerguson]

Oh and gas is not what it used to be here....the oil plant Petrotrin closed down....gas stations are being sold from the gov to private owners etc so its become just as expensive lol

[@jamierocke]

@@AerielFerguson oh wow! Things are changing everywhere.. what a way

[@g.williams7740]

Hi I hope you are well and thanks for all the information you provide, I would like for you to speak more about areas to live in Barbados and can one live in Barbados on local products example mangoes, fish etc as opposed to imported Foods and fruits, I am a Caricom citizen and I am in the process of researching 3 Caricom countries to live, I like the fact that Barbados is an international country and all that comes with that, but I am concerned that it may have lost the true Caribbean feel in terms of availability of local fruits like say Guyana, or Belize, I am concern that Barbados maybe way over price to offset the attractions of beautiful beaches, and ease of doing business, I have a pension of over $140.000 Barbados dollars but I believe one lives best where your income gives you the best bang, maybe I am asking too much, but I think you can handle it (lol)and last but not least talk more about Belize it is strong on my list, but I am concerned about safety, and ease of doing business, I am also high on Barbados because I am a huge Cricket fan 10 years ago I would have gone to Barbados easily but I think they are more options today, I retired early, I am hoping to start a business in the tourism, but in light of COVID I am concern about the cost of getting started as the sector is in trouble right now Thanks

[@jamierocke]

Thanks for watching G! I think your concerns are valid... Barbados is nothing short of expensive. But I do think that there are still tons that is very Caribbean about Barbados. The development just adds an extra layer of convenience rather than removing identity. I plan on doing videos about Belize very soon. I would say that Belize has the same safety level as Barbados. The only reason why Barbados seems "safer" than most countries is because they don't really publicise crime. Since I've lived in Barbados there have been gruesome murders, home invasions and a ton of other crime that doesn't get highlighted on the news. You only realise until you are living here. In everything there is risk. The beauty about your situation is that you are on your own timing. I would say try Barbados for a year and see how you like it. Good luck!

[@g.williams7740]

@@jamierocke Hi Thanks for your quick response, very informative and glad to hear your view that Barbados still holds its Caribbean flavour, I have travelled much to Barbados, over the years but, I have not been there for some years now, I am sorry to hear about the crime that's very concern to me, while I understand crime is in every country, I can't ignore the fact that my safety is very important and since I am retired and don't really need to work makes it even more difficult for me to relocate to a Caribbean country where there is a high level of crime, I think I should give you a little information about me which would allow you to understand my frame of mind I am a retired Law enforcement officer and a University Graduate holding a Masters degree, I also spend much time travelling over the years mainly to Europe and would like to open a business where I can introduce Eastern and Central Europe to the Caribbean for different kinds of vacation experiences example both beach and Ecco tourism, over the last few years I have notice and have received many questions about the Caribbean from a growing number of Travellers from that part of the world who now have the disposable income and zest to travel outside of warmer parts of Europe since the Caribbean is one of the few places in the world where you can visit 365 days a year, I find that potentially rewarding, I wanted to find a solid base where I can locate my business, where the necessary infostructure is in place, I am not limited to Barbados and Belize I think can be an option, I chose to write to you because I was impressed with your mannerism and your intelligence along with your ambition I wish you well with you endeavours going forward I have the pension income which allows me to survive financially in whichever country I chose to settle, but I also think of St Lucia, Dominica, and Grenada, I was prepared to make the move this year but in light of COVID I don't know how this will play out until there are more certainties with COVID 19, but I am actively researching, I have had conversations with the Ministry of Trade the person in charge of Caricom so that process is ongoing, I thought it best that I look at English speaking Caribbean countries or Countries where they are high levels of English speakers, I know many people think your country is Spanish speaking, I been from Guyana know quite well the history of Belize, and have had over the years contact with a few people from Belize, if you have any further thoughts please feel free to share them Thanks and best regards GW

[@l0uisanthony991]

Very interesting video! Do you think things like racism, colorism and texturism are issues in Barbados or in the caribbean in general?

[@jamierocke]

Definitely. In Barbados it’s not overt or blatant but it does exist because I’ve personally encountered it. But I wouldn’t say that it’s prohibitive in any way.

[@l0uisanthony991]

Jamie Rocke I‘d love to hear about your experiences when it comes to racism, colorism and those things, maybe even how it is in Barbados compared to belize or other countries you‘ve lived before

[@l0uisanthony991]

Jamie Rocke but I can imagine that it‘s not as bad in barbados because the majority of the population in Barbados is black