Head to the west coast of Barbados where tranquil waves gently lap golden shores. Accommodation on the west coast tends to be more expensive than the south but there is something for every budget. We recommend staying in the Holetown area, where you’ll find stunning beaches and a wonderful boardwalk for strolling. Which side of […]

Situated in the French West Indies, St. Barthélemy is located 17°55 North and 62°50 West in the northeastern corner of the Caribbean Sea, some 15 miles southeast of St. What country does St Barts belong to? FranceSaint-Barthélemy, also called Saint Bart’s, island of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea. An overseas collectivity of […]

Between June and October, sightings of whales are all but guaranteed. Tourists are also very likely to spot a wide variety of other wildlife, including plenty of curious dolphins. which is what makes Whale watching in St Lucia so great! What is the best month to go whale watching? The Whales & Whale Watching. What […]

Turks and Caicos Islanders of African descent or Black Turks and Caicos Islanders are Turks and Caicos Islanders who are of African descent. As of 2013, people of African descent are the majority ethnic group in the Turks and Caicos Islands accounting for around 87.6% of the territory’s population. What race are people from Turks […]

Taxi companies include Airport Taxi Stand (tel. 596/42-16-66) or Madinina Taxis (tel. 596/70-40-10), the latter offering more luxurious cars, such as a Mercedes-Benz. There are two types of buses operating on Martinique. How do you get around in Martinique? The best way to get around Martinique is in a car (either your rental or a […]

Cost of Living in Aruba Restaurants Edit Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 4.00$ Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 4.49$ Cappuccino (regular) 3.11$ Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 1.92$ Is alcohol expensive in Aruba? Alcohol on the island is expensive, plain and simple. If you can stomach and afford the overpriced drinks at nearly every […]

The country is a generally casual and relaxed society, away from the mad capital, with regular dancing and parading in the streets for a slew of activities. The banging of steel drums, soca and reggae music are ubiquitous, while tradition can also be seen in the arts and crafts churned out in busy markets island-wide. […]

The Saint Lucia lancehead or Saint Lucia pit viper (Bothrops caribbaeus) is a Endangered species of venomous snake from the West Indies. Saint Lucia lancehead Species: B. caribbaeus Binomial name Bothrops caribbaeus (Garman, 1887) Synonyms Are there any poisonous creatures in St Lucia? Lucia, the only one that poses a real danger is humans is […]

Crocodilians don’t currently exist in the Bahamas, but they might have in the past. Isolated reports date back to 1731 and 1886. A number of fossil and subfossil records also exist, but due to poor preservation, the earlier ones could not be identified to the species level. Does the Bahamas have alligators or crocodiles? No, […]

The Arena Dam. The Arena Dam is the largest ever built in Trinidad and Tobago. Reaching up to 40.85 metres (134 feet) at its highest crest elevation, it has been built to withstand earthquakes of up to 8.0 on the Richter Scale. What are the names of the dams in Trinidad and Tobago? Contents 1 […]

Redundancy: Employer who dismisses an employee, of at least 1 year tenure, must pay (Section26 EA): a) 2 w (or a part thereof on a pro rata basis) for each year up to 24 weeks. c) 1 m (or a part thereof on a pro rata basis) for each year up to 48 weeks for […]

Mosquito season is from 1st January to 31st December. What months are mosquitoes most active? Mosquitoes are most active during warmer months, from March through early November. Understanding when mosquitoes are most active can help us protect ourselves from this pest threat. How bad are the mosquitoes in Jamaica? Yes, there are mosquitoes in Jamaica, […]

It is closely related to Fiji Hindi and the Hindustani spoken in Mauritius and South Africa. Caribbean Hindustani Native speakers 150,600 (Suriname) 15,633 (Trinidad and Tobago) What languages are spoken in Trinidad Tobago? The language was first brought to Jamaica by the indentured Indian labourers in 1845-1917, most of whom settled in Jamaica. Immigration has […]

Wages, development, and pensions After Cuba lost Soviet subsidies in 1991, malnutrition resulted in an outbreak of diseases. Despite this, the poverty level reported by the government is one of the lowest in the developing world, ranking 6th out of 108 countries, 4th in Latin America and 48th among all countries. How much of Cuba […]

But Trinidad is not a real place. What race is a Trinidadian? Among its neighbours, the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago stands out due to its ethnic makeup. The population of most Caribbean nations is mainly of African descent; similar to Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago is evenly divided between Afro-Trinidadians and Indo-Trinidadians. What is […]