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Does a BVI company need a secretary?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

There is no legal requirement for a BVI company to have a company secretary following its incorporation. There is no minimum number of directors that a BVI company must have and it can have either individual or corporate directors. Do BVI companies have to prepare accounts? There are no strict reporting requirements in BVI and […]

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Which is the safest resort in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Safest Resort Areas in Jamaica Ocho Rios – Ocho Rios is located in the north-eastern section of the island. Port Antonio – Port Antonio is located on the northern coastline of the island and is home to a host of natural attractions including the Blue Lagoon, waterfalls, animal exhibitions and a whole lot more! Where […]

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Where did the African slaves settled in Trinidad?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Domingue (now Haiti), Grenada, and St. Lucia, with their capital, enslaved Africans, expertise and agricultural skills. As landowners and owners of enslaved Africans, they established flourishing estates of sugar, cocoa, and other products mainly in the Naparimas in south Trinidad. Where did slaves in Trinidad come from? The ultimate origin of most African ancestry in […]

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What is the richest part of Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The neighborhood of Spring Farm is an ultra-exclusive very high-end area in the hills above and very close to the Half Moon Resort, a spectacular luxury complex nestled on a 2-mile beach outside of Montego Bay. Homes in this area range between $ 1 million and $ 2.5 million. What is the richest city in […]

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What percentage is Paye in Barbados?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) The rate of tax for individuals is 12.5 percent of every complete dollar of taxable income up to and including BBD50,000 (USD25,000); and 28.5 percent of every complete dollar of taxable income above BBD50,000. How is PAYE calculated in Barbados? P.A.Y.E. calculations are done at the prescribed rates and allowances, at the time […]

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Can you swim with turtles in St Lucia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Go snorkelling and scuba-diving on St Lucia’s natural and artificial coral. It is not uncommon to see turtles, nurse sharks and seahorse whilst swimming in the clear blue waters. Are there turtles in St. Lucia? Meet the Sea Turtles of Saint Lucia Of the seven existing species of sea turtles, three hatch on Saint Lucia’s […]

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Do I need a passport to go to Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Jamaica, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Jamaica.You do not need a visa for tourist travel up to 90 days. All other travelers will need a visa and/or work permit. Can I use my birth certificate to travel to […]

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Can pomegranates grow Trinidad?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In Trinidad and Tobago, it is common to see pomegranate trees growing to a height of about ten-feet tall in neighbourhood gardens. Do pomegranates grow in the Caribbean? Pomegranate was commonly planted in the Caribbean during the exploration of the New World. The tree became naturalized in Bermuda and has been recorded growing there since […]

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How much is taxi from Aruba airport to Divi Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

TaxiFareFinder – $16.64 taxi fare from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Links at Divi Aruba using Aruba, Aruba taxi rates. Welcome to the Aruba Taxi Fare Finder. How far is Divi Aruba from airport? It is 7 km from Aruba Airport (AUA) to Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Palm-Eagle Beach. It is approximately 9.5 km […]

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How did St Kitts get its name?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Christopher Columbus visited Saint Kitts on his second voyage in 1493 and found it inhabited by Carib people. He named it Saint Christopher for his patron saint.The island’s name derives from Columbus’s description of the clouds atop Nevis Peak as las nieves, or “the snows,” when he sighted the island. Who is St Kitts named […]

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How does a Cuban become a US citizen?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Passed by the 89th United States Congress and signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson, the law applies to any native or citizen of Cuba who has been inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States after January 1, 1959 and has been physically present for at least one year, and is admissible to […]

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Is it better to use US dollars or Barbados dollars in Barbados?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

You can use US dollars everywhere in Barbados but you’ll get your change in Barbados dollars.Almost all the shops and restaurants accept payment by US dollars and they are usually delighted to do so as dollars are in short supply on the islands. What is the preferred currency in Barbados? The best currency to use […]

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What is the rainy season in Curacao?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Curaçao doesn’t have a heavy rainy season, but precipitation does change throughout the year. February through June is the driest period; often we’ll see no rain at all. Some rain may fall during January, as well as July, August and September. The months of October, November and December are the wettest months. What is the […]

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Is Trinidad a Spanish name?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The name Trinidad is of Spanish origin and is traditionally used as a girls name. The meaning of Trinidad is ‘holy trinity’. What nationality is the name Trinidad? SpanishThe name Trinidad is primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means Holy Trinity. Is Trinidad a Spanish last name? The distinguished Spanish surname Trinidad is […]

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What country has the most Jamaicans?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Jamaicans are the citizens of Jamaica and their descendants in the Jamaican diaspora.Jamaicans. Total population Jamaica 2,934,847 United States 1,100,000+ United Kingdom 800,000+ Canada 309,485 What city has the most Jamaicans? The largest proportions of Jamaican Americans live in South Florida and New York City, both of which have been home to large Jamaican communities […]

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