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How do I become a tax resident in Antigua?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Requirements to qualify for the Permanent Residency Program of Antigua & Barbuda: Maintain a permanent residence in Antigua & Barbuda. Spend at least 30 days a year in Antigua & Barbuda. Annual income must exceed US$100,000. Pay a flat tax of US$20,000 per annum. Can you be tax-resident nowhere? In a recent briefing on tax […]

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How hot is Antigua in December?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Antigua weather in December is pleasant and enjoyable. With 11 hours of daylight each day and an average high of 30°C, you’ll enjoy relaxing on its sandy bays until the sun goes down. The island averages 141mm of rainfall each month, so you can leave your umbrella behind and bask in the warmth of the […]

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How do Jamaicans say shrimp?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Fambily – Family. Often with deep emphasis on the B. Swims – You wouldn’t be able to figure this one out unless you’re Jamaican. It actually means shrimps. What are some Jamaican slang words? ‘Weh Yuh Ah Seh‘ The literal translation of this Jamaican saying is, “What are you saying?”. The English translation of the […]

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What is the best month to visit Puerto Rico?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The best time to visit Puerto Rico is from mid-April to June, right after the busy winter season and just before the rainy summer. Spring weather is also very pleasant, barely escaping the mid-80s on most days. What’s the worst month to go to Puerto Rico? March through July are the best times to visit […]

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Is Trinidad and Tobago part of the United Nations?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Trinidad and Tobago and the United Nations United Nations membership Represented by Trinidad and Tobago (1962–present) Membership Full member Since 18 September 1962 UNSC seat Non-permanent Are Trinidad and Tobago separate countries? Trinidad and Tobago is a single country made up of two separate islands. Trinidad is by far the larger of the two islands.Trinidad […]

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Can Trinidadians travel to Dominican Republic?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Trinidad and Tobago citizens don’t need a visa for travelling to Dominican Republic. Are there travel restrictions to Dominican Republic right now? There is a Level 3 Travel Advisory advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to the Dominican Republic due to COVID-19.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel […]

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What African words are used in Puerto Rico?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Words like chévere (a colloquial word for something special or ‘cool’), food like ñame (mashed yam), and gandules (pigeon peas) are all examples of Puerto Rican expressions with African origins. Does Puerto Rico have African influence? Puerto Rico’s 16th, 17th and 18th century colonial periods are responsible for much of the island’s prominent European influences. […]

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Are cars in Bahamas right hand drive?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Driving in Bahamas is on the left hand side of the road. Seat belts when driving a car in Bahamas are mandatory. The use of a mobile phone while driving is prohibited, with the exception of a hands-free system. Do cars drive on the left in the Bahamas? Just remember: Road rules are much the […]

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Is Granada the same as Grenada?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

While the spelling difference may be subtle, the geography isn’t. Grenada is a country located in the Caribbean Sea that recalls Ronald Reagan; Granada is an Andalusian city in Spain that recalls Ernest Hemingway.He asked a flight attendant, “Why are we headed west to go to Spain?” he said. Is Grenada named after Granada? By […]

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How much is a case of Bud Light in Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

A 12 pk of Balashi (Aruba’s beer) 8oz cans was 27.99 fl or about $15 dollars at Superfoods. Bud Light runs about $42 (USD) for a case (24) of 10oz cans. How expensive is beer in Aruba? Cost of Living in Aruba Restaurants Edit Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 4.00$ Imported Beer (12 oz small […]

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When did the English colonize Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

1655. In 1655 a British expedition under Admiral Sir William Penn and General Robert Venables captured Jamaica and began expelling the Spanish, a task that was accomplished within five years. Why did the English colonize Jamaica? Jamaica was important to Britain because of its production of sugar, which was the leading commodity imported into Britain […]

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How long was Trinidad a British colony?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Trinidad remained in the hands of the Spanish from the 15th Century until the British captured it in 1797 – we then became a British colony in 1802. Tobago, by contrast, was ruled at one time or other by a myriad of European powers, including the Spanish, Dutch, French and British. How long was Trinidad […]

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Do you pay US taxes if you live in the Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Are American Expats Living in the Bahamas Required to File a US Expatriate Tax Return? A US expat is still required to file taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year, even while they are living abroad in the Bahamas. Do I have to pay US taxes if I live in the Bahamas? As […]

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Is tap water safe in Antigua?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The tap water on the island is relatively safe and if often used for ice cubes.It is therefore best to drink bottled mineral or purified water to guard against unnecessary illness while on vacation. Can you drink tap water Antigua? When daylight saving time takes over in the U.S., then Antigua’s time is the same […]

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Is Jamaican British slang?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Many of the common words and expressions used in Jamaica are routinely being used as slang expressions in Canada and Britain, particularly among second-generation immigrants.Jamaican patois, also known as Jamaican Creole or Jamaican by linguists, is derived from English with West African and Spanish influences. Does Jamaica use British English? Jamaican English is the official […]

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