Cities and towns Name Pop. 2011 Coordinates Mandeville 49,695 18.05°N 77.48°W Old Harbour 28,912 17.92°N 77.10°W Savanna-la-Mar 22,633 18.16°N 77.95°W Ocho Rios 16,671 18.42°N 77.11°W What are districts in Jamaica? The island is divided into three counties – Cornwall, Middlesex and Surrey – which are subdivided into 14 parishes: Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Clarendon, […]
Is Martinique expensive to visit?
The fine dining, luxury resorts and impeccable sand don’t come cheap. Vacations to the area are notoriously expensive, especially during the winter. And as an overseas region of France, Martinique’s currency is the euro, so your U.S. dollars won’t go as far. How much does Martinique cost? You should plan to spend around €131 ($150) […]
What is the richest island in the Caribbean?
The very richest island in the Caribbean? With a GDP per capita income of 33, 516, it’s the Bahamas. This stable, developing nation is not only the richest country in the West Indies, but it also has the 14th highest nominal GDP in North America. Like much of the Caribbean, the Bahamas is heavily dependent […]
Is Grenada a third world country?
Bottom line: Grenada is not a least developed country, or what we used to refer to as “3rd world country”. Grenada isn’t rich by western standards means.Economic Vulnerability. Sample of Developed Countries Sample of Developing Countries Sample of Least Developed Countries United States Grenada Somalia Is Grenada a developed or developing country? Grenada is considered […]
Is there a red light district in Aruba?
While there isn’t a ‘red light district’ so to speak, there are certainly areas and places where one can indulge in a not-so-family environment. If your ‘buddy’ wants more details, they can be found in the back pages of some of the Aruba daily papers… Does Aruba have a red light district? Apparently, prostitution is […]
What does BIM mean in Barbados?
a native or inhabitant of Barbados. The words Bim is recorded in the Oxford English Dictionary described as a noun with the meaning “a native or inhabitant of Barbados”. Why do Bajans call Barbados BIM? The National Cultural Foundation of Barbados says that “Bim” was a word commonly used by slaves, and that it derives […]
Which Caribbean island has the best weather in April?
Caribbean weather April For the hottest weather, head to the most southerly islands including Trinidad, Barbados and St Vincent. Is April a good time to go to the Caribbean? Best Time to Travel to the Caribbean The best time to visit the Caribbean is generally December through April, mostly because vacationers want an escape from […]
Where do hurricanes hit the most in the Caribbean?
After Abaco, the 10 Caribbean locations with the highest number of severe hurricanes (categories 3/5) in the last 150 or so years are: Saba, Netherland Antilles (15/7) Grand Bahama, Bahama (15/3) Key West, USA (14/7) St. Bimini, Bahamas (14/5) Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (14/3) Nevis, West Indies (13/7) Where do hurricanes hit in the Caribbean? […]
Can you see Cuba from Mexico?
It is highly unlikely that the naked eye can see Cuba from Cancun, with 140+ miles between Cancun and the tip of Cuba and 316+ miles between Cancun and Havana. How far is Cuba from Mexico at their closest points? The Yucatán Channel separates Cuba from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and links the Caribbean […]
Does Antigua have good hospitals?
Antigua and Barbuda serves as a renowned medical services provider in the Caribbean region. The Mount St. John’s Medical Center, in the capital city of St. John’s, is the most modern of all hospitals among the Caribbean islands. How is healthcare in Antigua? Most health care in Antigua is free through the Medical Benefits Scheme, […]
Are there beggars in Cuba?
In the city of Havana, the number of mentally ill street people in their filthy and ragged clothing increases on a daily basis. The number of beggars is also going up — you can find them in just about any doorway lying on cardboard asking for change with their lost looks. What should I avoid […]
Can you have dual citizenship in Cuba and US?
Dual Nationality The Government of Cuba treats U.S. citizens born in Cuba as Cuban citizens and may subject them to a range of restrictions and obligations. The Cuban government requires U.S.-Cuban dual citizens who departed Cuba on or after January 1, 1971 to enter and depart Cuba using a Cuban passport. What countries can a […]
Are Bahamas British citizens?
Those born in the Bahamas would have held Citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies (CUKC) status.If not, then British Overseas Citizen (BOC) status would have been achieved and, in some cases, this can be upgraded to full British Nationality. Can I live in the Bahamas with a British passport? Visas. British nationals visiting are […]
What is the sunniest month in Barbados?
The sunniest and driest part of the year is from December to April, which is Barbados’s high season – during this time, temperatures reach a maximum of 29-30°C on average. What’s the best month to visit Barbados? The best time to visit Barbados is between December and early April. Not only is it the driest […]
Why is Grenada a mixed economy?
Grenada has a mixed economic system which includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Grenada is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Why is Grenada so poor? Poverty in Grenada is linked to a number of different factors. With […]