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.
@bolgabia3 жыл бұрын
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👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧
@alioucisse15482 жыл бұрын
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.
@JustFrugalMe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this transparent and informative information.
@a.r18323 жыл бұрын
PAYE is "Pay As You Earn". We have the same in Jamaica as well.
@suni9625 Жыл бұрын
Trinidad & Tobago too
@dayonnajohnson3 жыл бұрын
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!
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! Good luck with your new chapter!
@Realcristianoronaldo12 жыл бұрын
@@jamierocke I love your content can you make a video for Nigerians tryna move to Barbados
@AnojSilwal7 ай бұрын
I want to move to barbados @@jamierocke
@pmb66673 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Wishing you all the best!
@somedudeinatunnel31023 жыл бұрын
You're very well spoken and beautiful 😊 I'm excited to stay in Barbados, thank you for this video!
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks!
@alieupaasewe51112 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you,I'm following from Liberia 🇱🇷.
@paulastewart99633 жыл бұрын
I was living there in 2007 the best and humble life I ever live was in Barbados Barbados I miss you.
@PeterZLogan5 ай бұрын
What's the process for migrating to babardos
@erlaforde82552 жыл бұрын
Your explanation was very clear, thank you.
@cookingwithlove51324 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these videos. God sent 😊
@susann.fleary95623 жыл бұрын
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.
@iriesheafrank91822 жыл бұрын
Wooow a month???? Wow not to mentioned the rent. For a one bedroom apartment 1500 is tooo much for me
@hawksprizepicks6570 Жыл бұрын
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 😢
@carlaali50164 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Jamie!
@mikel.20013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful information.
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Glad it could help!
@bobbyhavoc262620004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@ebuserics25903 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information, please i want to know more like cost of living in city and other rural Area # watching from Nigeria (9ja)
@pavanpeswani38783 жыл бұрын
Very nice analysis video
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Osamagbon-ru9dt29 күн бұрын
Please can I work in Barbados @@jamierocke
@abigailr.74874 жыл бұрын
blesss for doing this video
@mbuotidemessen62053 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@mbuotidemessen62053 жыл бұрын
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
@leonart78752 ай бұрын
Hey I'm a carpenter Maison , plumber / truck driver I'm glad to come there for jobs
@marioramsay3747 Жыл бұрын
I am a Bajan and you are speaking the truth 💯
@miad77713 күн бұрын
Here in Chicago I get taxed 29% and I don’t even make enough to live.
@XweirdozXroxX3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for explaining everything
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it could help!
@letsgoviral7776 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@SR-lp3gz2 жыл бұрын
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.
@chimatasie78542 жыл бұрын
Pee month or annually?
@JarrelEmmanuel4 жыл бұрын
Still lovely.
@Grapho1373 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks. Food is also expensive
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
It is so expensive!
@Grapho1373 жыл бұрын
@@jamierocke love your videos. Great inspiration. Bout to get up outta here myself
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And all the best on your new chapter!
@mohinixavier5963 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’ve pinned a comment by another commenter which clears up what I said. Thanks!
@chimatasie78542 жыл бұрын
You mean 25,000 per month or annually?
@mohinixavier5962 жыл бұрын
@@chimatasie7854 annually. Monthly you definitely would be paying tax.
@alansjf334 жыл бұрын
Very informative.
@relaxationcomediesmemes2953 Жыл бұрын
5 gigabits of Data Down here in Nigeria it's not much 5gb can be exhausted in 2 days We use 20-60gb monthly
@ekenechristian56353 жыл бұрын
I like yours video I will keep watching
@parvezalam-wt3gh3 жыл бұрын
Good vlog my dear
@f.colimbo63543 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much honey
@Taachino4 ай бұрын
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!
@kunle214 ай бұрын
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.
@truthinlifewoken66983 жыл бұрын
England the same, Tax AND NATIONAL INSURANCE IS TAKEN OUT OF YOUR WAGES STRAIGHT AWAY
@kamalibrathwaite3 жыл бұрын
I am a Barbadian, I think I saw u several times
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Probably! 🙂
@kamalibrathwaite3 жыл бұрын
@@jamierocke Did u used to catch the Kingsland University Bus
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
All the time!
@kamalibrathwaite3 жыл бұрын
@@jamierocke Yup so it is u
@sdottin28413 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Sure! I'm definitely going to make more videos about Belize because I’m planning on moving back soon.
@Luckyandrickyfamily62 жыл бұрын
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
@ladawnelliott79984 жыл бұрын
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
@jamierocke4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ladawnelliott79984 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jamierocke4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ladawnelliott79984 жыл бұрын
@@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.34214 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@IntrovertedMe882 жыл бұрын
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?
@isaackwameessel76423 жыл бұрын
I really want to come there so what do I need to come since I’m from Ghana
@lajoy83 жыл бұрын
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!
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
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.
@oviepeter72383 жыл бұрын
I have applied for admission in the University of Wset Indies. I am yet have a reply from the school
@chimatasie78542 жыл бұрын
You got?
@nichobarricco51493 жыл бұрын
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.
@lakeyciawest91853 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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?
@onowuigbo52942 жыл бұрын
Good job
@anneg39582 жыл бұрын
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...
@jamierocke2 жыл бұрын
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.
@josephtvshow74672 жыл бұрын
Thank for sharing with when talk about dollars do you mean Barbados currency or US dollar bill?
@jamierocke2 жыл бұрын
Sure, I mean Barbados currency
@daniellameighoo815128 күн бұрын
So what salary would u say would is a decent salary to live on ?
@jamierocke28 күн бұрын
@@daniellameighoo8151 in a single person household, with normal bills, not a huge amount of debt, at the very least BDS$5k after taxes.
@latifabdul25162 жыл бұрын
Hi i am from Malaysia i ask you my friend if go on tourist visa can i get pr or business license ?
@FBISHOJI3 жыл бұрын
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
@thevictoriaabia3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Is the dollar you used Bajan Dollar or USD?
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Sure, it’s in Bajan dollars
@abodetidings83923 жыл бұрын
wow good to know
@pamelacameron66662 жыл бұрын
I would like to see more
@SR-lp3gz2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamierocke2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
This comment helped a lot. Guess i should not move to Barbados to study 😅
@wasuminda26629 ай бұрын
J Please i need came to Barbados Please can you help me open hotel booking?
@CambiandoTuVidaParaBien5 ай бұрын
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 🎉😂
@alphonsengarambe42762 жыл бұрын
One dollar equal how many francs of Barbados
@wilfredeteng57013 жыл бұрын
The Carribean is calling me. Which would you recommend to visit first.Barbados, Belize, Bahamas or Jamaica??
@rodeshafarquharson3702 жыл бұрын
Jamaica
@wilfredeteng57012 жыл бұрын
@@rodeshafarquharson370 let's do this 👍
@thenubianspeaks43292 жыл бұрын
You just said light was included,,when you talk about rent
@andylodge92933 жыл бұрын
What’s the best way to find cheap long term rentals, is there a local advertising website?
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
You can try cariblist.com or barbadospropertysearch.com
@InnSpiiRation2 жыл бұрын
Facebook groups
@denzelheden42563 жыл бұрын
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_dija2463 жыл бұрын
Safe as can be
@SpencerSoyemi3 жыл бұрын
Is the internet super fast? Can I stream all the way without glitches?
@darkcharmrecords8 ай бұрын
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
@fabianchaplin66913 жыл бұрын
I wanna see more of so I can help us save money cause Barbados not that bad as u say or think
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
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.
@lyleanderson96152 жыл бұрын
Was all the prices you mentioned in Barbados dollars?
@jamierocke2 жыл бұрын
Yep!
@bredfeen1143 жыл бұрын
Y'all forgot to hit the 👍🏾 button
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
😊 I don’t usually have the like and dislike button turned on for my videos, but thank you
@justbelit3 жыл бұрын
I detect a caribbean accent. where are you originally from?
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
I’m from Belize 🙂
@bajan2563 жыл бұрын
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
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
It really is 🥴
@hildahdouglas4 жыл бұрын
Is it easy to get jobs in Barbados ?
@jamierocke4 жыл бұрын
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
@chedders2 жыл бұрын
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?
@dbossamarachi2 жыл бұрын
Check the video where she talks about How to Move to 🇧🇧. In the description box she shares some rental sites to search apartments on.
@JulianMonterrey6 ай бұрын
nice
@Willyjilly333 жыл бұрын
Is this your contribution for the year or the month?
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
This breakdown is per month.
@Willyjilly333 жыл бұрын
@@jamierockeOk, thank you.
@DeanStHill3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm.... interesting but I think the taxes are a bit less...
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
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.
@boaspendaishongwa53163 жыл бұрын
Thanks beauty will I come there.. Barbados greetings rianna
@almendragonzalez80023 жыл бұрын
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?
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It’s very safe.
@agwahemmanuelc.6770 Жыл бұрын
Please can I get in touch with you because I love to visit barbados please
@kuuttinen2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamierocke2 жыл бұрын
60%?!? Yikes! 😦
@kuuttinen2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jamierocke2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s wild.
@suni9625 Жыл бұрын
@kuutti where are you from? 😅
@mirzamankhan378611 ай бұрын
Hi how are you
@MrsBarbadianbeauty3 жыл бұрын
I guess those figures on you salary deduction is total for the year so far.
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Oh those figures are for each month
@nadirshah62302 жыл бұрын
Hello
@cynthia90robinson2 жыл бұрын
Is that in Barbados Barbados dollars?
@jamierocke2 жыл бұрын
Yep!
@uptown1573 жыл бұрын
is that 1500 bds or us for rent
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Local currency - BDS
@damienhartley72983 жыл бұрын
I want to live in Barbados
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Go for it.
@SpencerSoyemi3 жыл бұрын
I used 6 gigs in 3 days. I am hoping this is not US Dollars
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
It’s Bajan dollars
@user-um7tw6kx4r66 ай бұрын
That is EXPENSIVE wow
@jamierocke6 ай бұрын
🥴
@antwonebeckford65953 жыл бұрын
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
@antwonebeckford65953 жыл бұрын
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
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, phone plans are ridiculous in the region. But I think that’s the case in most countries globally?
@antonettehanson39203 жыл бұрын
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
@alphonsengarambe42762 жыл бұрын
Value of Barbados money with dollar
@jamierocke2 жыл бұрын
US$1 is BB$2
@sweetygirl71882 жыл бұрын
Very humble lady ...I hope you find a very nice husband or wife whatever is ur preference...since u keep mentioning ur single
@lulubelljingles97013 жыл бұрын
You forgot food
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
I have a couple videos specifically on food (groceries and restaurants) that you can check out that may be helpful.
@jeanwoodhouse64563 жыл бұрын
wait! did she just say $100 for 2 weeks of gas?????
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
Yes, she did.
@LeønardoHimself243 жыл бұрын
@@jamierocke does gas cost that much
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty pricey. Especially if you drive an SVU, use the air conditioning a lot, or have a long daily commute.
@AerielFerguson3 жыл бұрын
From Trinidad and Tobago....we say "drink gas" too🤣....the gas literally disappears in no time
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
And gas is so affordable in Trinidad! 😂 you guys probably have the best gas prices in the region I’m sure.
@AerielFerguson3 жыл бұрын
@@jamierocke Ig so but the gas still disappears just as fast🤣
@AerielFerguson3 жыл бұрын
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
@jamierocke3 жыл бұрын
@@AerielFerguson oh wow! Things are changing everywhere.. what a way
@g.williams77404 жыл бұрын
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
@jamierocke4 жыл бұрын
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.williams77404 жыл бұрын
@@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
@l0uisanthony9914 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video! Do you think things like racism, colorism and texturism are issues in Barbados or in the caribbean in general?
@jamierocke4 жыл бұрын
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.
@l0uisanthony9914 жыл бұрын
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
@l0uisanthony9914 жыл бұрын
Jamie Rocke but I can imagine that it‘s not as bad in barbados because the majority of the population in Barbados is black