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Can I use my EBT card in Dominican Republic?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Dominican Republic supermarkets won’t accept food stamps. Can you use EBT abroad? Yes, you can use your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card at any authorized retail food store in the United States of America, including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. Can I use my EBT card […]

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Is Beef illegal in Cuba?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Cuba is loosening a decades-old ban on the slaughter of cattle and sale of beef and dairy as part of agricultural reforms aimed at battling food shortages. But ranchers still have to meet state quotas. Duration 02:23 mins. Is red meat illegal in Cuba? In 1963 the government made it illegal for Cubans to slaughter […]

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What side of the road to you drive on in Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

left hand. Driving in Bahamas is on the left hand side of the road. Seat belts when driving a car in Bahamas are mandatory. Is driving in the Bahamas hard? It’s very easy to do. After just a few minutes it was easy. We saw more of the island in one year than we had […]

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Why do Bajans call Barbados BIM?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The National Cultural Foundation of Barbados says that “Bim” was a word commonly used by slaves, and that it derives from the Igbo term bém from bé mụ́ meaning “my home, kindred, kind”; the Igbo phoneme [e] in the Igbo orthography is very close to /ɪ/. Why are Barbadians called Bajans? Bajan dialect is one […]

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How does Anguilla flag look?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The national flag of Anguilla, a British overseas territory, consists of a Blue Ensign with the British flag in the canton, charged with the coat of arms of Anguilla in the fly.The white in the background stands for peace, and the light blue represents the sea, as well as faith, youth, and hope. What color […]

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What time is it in St Barts now?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Current Local Time in Locations in St. Barts with Links for More Information (1 Location) Gustavia Wed 8:02 pm What time zone is Saint Barts in? Atlantic Standard TimezoneAs a reminder, St Barts is located in the Atlantic Standard Timezone (UTC −4:00) which places it one hour ahead of New York’s Eastern Standard Time (UTC […]

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Where did the slaves in Jamaica come from?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Jamaican enslaved peoples came from West/Central Africa and South-East Africa. Many of their customs survived based on memory and myths. Who brought African slaves to Jamaica? The SpaniardsThe Spaniards also introduced the first African slaves into the island. By the early 17th century, when most of the Taino had died out, the population of the […]

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Why can’t people from the US go to Cuba?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The U.S. government has limited travel to Cuba since 1960—after Fidel Castro came to power—and to this day, travel for tourist activities remains controlled largely due to a fear of communism in Cuba.Additionally, cruise ships once again started calling on Cuban ports. Why are US citizens not allowed in Cuba? The primary travel to Cuba […]

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Who really owns Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The present monarch is Queen Elizabeth II—officially titled Queen of Jamaica—who has reigned since 6 August 1962.Monarchy of Jamaica. Queen of Jamaica Style Her Majesty Heir apparent Charles, Prince of Wales First monarch Elizabeth II Formation 6 August 1962 Does the Queen still own Jamaica? Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy with The Queen as Sovereign.The […]

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Does Aruba have cleanest water?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Yes, you can. Since there is no source of freshwater on the island, seawater is distilled in a saltwater desalination plant. The water they produce is super pure.Tap water in Aruba belongs to one of the cleanest in the world. How Clean Is Aruba water? Aruba has some of the cleanest water in the world. […]

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Why did the British came to Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Jamaica was important to Britain because of its production of sugar, which was the leading commodity imported into Britain at the time.Enslaved people were bought and sold as property and most of them were put to work on plantations, such as the sugar plantations of Jamaica. Why did the British came to the Caribbean? The […]

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Do I need an international drivers license in Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Aruba Car Rentals To rent a car in Aruba, a valid full driver’s license from country of residence is required.And you must carry your current overseas driver’s license, IDP or translation with you all the time when driving in Aruba. Can you use a US driver’s license in Aruba? Aruba is an easy island for […]

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What was in the alcohol in Dominican Republic?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Officials also believe some bottles of recognized alcohol brands in the Dominican Republic have been refilled with product containing methanol.Dangerous intoxication by methanol can take a few hours to three days after ingestion and develops in three stages. First is weakness, dizziness, and nausea. What alcohol do they drink in Dominican Republic? Mamajuana. Dubbed as […]

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What does the color red mean in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

green-for the land. yellow-for the sun. black-for the people. red-for the blood of those lost. What does red mean in Jamaican culture? Red signifies the blood of those killed for the cause of the black community, throughout Jamaican history. Green represents Jamaica’s vegetation and hope for the eradication of suppression. Gold symbolises the wealth of […]

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What are Jamaica national symbols?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

NATIONAL SYMBOLS The Coat of Arms. National Bird: The Doctor Bird (Humming Bird) National Flower: the Lignum Vitae. National Fruit: Ackee. National Dish: Ackee and Saltfish. National Tree: the Blue Mahoe. What are the 6 national symbols of Jamaica? These six symbols are: The Jamaican National Bird. The Jamaican national bird is called the doctor […]

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