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How do Jamaicans pronounce Caribbean?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

How do Australians say Caribbean? Break ‘caribbean’ down into sounds: [KARR] + [UH] + [BEE] + [UHN] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘caribbean’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen. Why do Jamaicans say film? In Jamaican patois, the use of […]

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Can I bring alcohol to Antigua?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In the most strict technical sense, you can legally bring your bottle in as long as it isn’t a magnum. 1 liter is the limit. However, over the years I’ve traveled there, no one has ever inspected any of our luggage (carry-on or check-in) upon arrival at Bird airport. Can I bring food into Antigua? […]

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Does Jamaica have a king?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The present monarch is Queen Elizabeth II—officially titled Queen of Jamaica—who has reigned since 6 August 1962.While several British kings ruled over Jamaica before independence, none held the specific, separate title “King of Jamaica.” Is there a king in Jamaica? Who rules Jamaica? Andrew Holness has served as Prime Minister of Jamaica since March 2016. […]

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Are there Jamaicans in Brooklyn?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The New York metropolitan area and South Florida have the largest number of Jamaican immigrants in the United States. South Florida is home to the highest number of undocumented Jamaicans, whereas most documented immigrants tend to reside in Brooklyn. Where do most Jamaicans live in NYC? The 2000 Census results showed that over 500,000 Caribbeans […]

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Do people hide money in the Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

For years, these banks have mostly been associated with the super wealthy or criminals who are trying to hide their money. But the truth is that offshore banking is something that is perfectly legal – in fact, a lot of ordinary people do it, as well. Why do people hide money in the Caribbean? A […]

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Can I retire in Trinidad?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The retirement age is 60 years for men and women and an insured individual must have a minimum of 750 weeks of contributions paid or credited.The agreement granted old age for those who do not qualify for a pension, who are between 60 and 65 and do not have 750 weekly contributions in the form […]

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What beach in Aruba has flamingos?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Renaissance Aruba Private Island. Flamingo Beach has long been known as THE place in Aruba to see these fluorescent-feathered friends, which is located on the fabulous Renaissance Aruba Private Island. Where can I see flamingos in Aruba? The flamingos can only be found in Flamingo beach in the Renaissance hotel’s private island, a boat ride […]

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Do Colombians need a visa for Anguilla?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Anguilla tourist visa from Colombia Most visitors from Colombia need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result to enter Anguilla.Find travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements to travel Anguilla. Who needs a visa to enter Anguilla? Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and many European and Caribbean countries may enter Anguilla and […]

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What are some customs of Cuba?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

7 Traditions Only Cubans Can Understand Superstitions. Christmas celebrations with no presents. Call your daughter, friends and family members ‘gordita’ Fiesta of the Red and Blue. Help with the honeymoon by pinning money to a bride’s dress. Burn away bad experiences on New Year’s Eve. Baby names can be a minefield. What is important to […]

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What ethnicity is Trinidad and Tobago?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In Trinidad, two main ethnic groups predominate — Afro-Creoles of African descent and Indians of Asian descent. These communities are of almost equal size (Table 1.1). While the population size of these two major communities is relatively the same, this has not always been the case. Is Trinidad a race or ethnicity? Among its neighbours, […]

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How did ancestors come to Trinidad?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The ethnic makeup of Trinidad is dominated by two groups, roughly equal in size: descendants of enslaved people, whose ancestors were brought in to work on cotton and sugar plantations beginning in the late 18th century, and Indo-Trinidadians, or East Indians, whose ancestors were primarily labourers who immigrated How did the Caribs and Arawaks get […]

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Do US citizens need a passport for St Kitts?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Passports and visa: U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. passport to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.Generally, all U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Saint Kitts and Nevis, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Saint Kitts and Nevis. Can US citizens travel to St Kitts and […]

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What are the 3 main religions in the Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Religion in The Bahamas Protestant (80%) Roman Catholic (14.5%) Other Christian (1.3%) Unaffiliated (3.1%) Other religion (1.1%) What are the main religions of the Bahamas? According to the 2010 census, more than 90 percent of the population professes a religion. Of those, 70 percent is Protestant (includes Baptist 35 percent, Anglican 14 percent, Pentecostal 9 […]

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Can I ship food to Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Meats, cereals, cookies, etc are ALL fine. No fresh fruits or veggies are allowed to be brought in. You will have no problem at all. What food can be brought into Aruba? Permissible: Pasteurized/Hard Cheese. Seafood. Poultry (cooked) Bananas. Bakery Items without pork/beef. Consume meals purchased outside the airport prior to entering the Aruba CBP […]

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What is the national animal of Antigua and Barbuda?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

fallow deer. Barbuda and Antigua’s national animal is the fallow deer, Dama dama dama, a species native to the eastern Mediterranean that has been transported around the world by people during the last 8000 years. What is the National Bird of Antigua? Our National Bird, (Fregata magnificens L) is also known as Man-o’-War or Weather […]

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