Physiographically, Bermuda is an atoll , in that a peripheral annular reef tract and islands form a mostly submerged 26- by 52-km ellipse around a shallow central lagoon (Figure 1). Is Bermuda a coral reef? A Unique Geographic Location Bermuda is home to the world’s highest latitude coral reefs and although, its corals have displayed […]

The Spanish In 1513, the Spaniards enslaved many of the Caquetio Indians and sent them to Hispaniola to work on plantations and in mines. Some Indians returned to Aruba in 1515 and were recruited as laborers for cattle and horse breeding operations. Were there slaves in Aruba? Unlike most Caribbean islands, however, Aruba had few […]

In Barbados, the easternmost of the West Indies, there’s a tropical climate, hot and humid all year round, a bit cooler and more pleasant from December to April, and more hot and muggy from May to October.The sea in Barbados is warm enough to swim in all year round, as we can see from the […]

Air Jamaica was the national airline of Jamaica. It was owned and operated by Caribbean Airlines from May 2011 until the cessation of operations in 2015.Air Jamaica. IATA ICAO Callsign JM AJM LOVEBIRD Destinations 19 Parent company Caribbean Airlines Headquarters Kingston, Jamaica Does Jamaica have its own airline? Owned and operated by Caribbean Airlines Limited […]

A person may be granted naturalization after a minimum period of five (5) years residency in Jamaica on application following his/her residency through either Visa or Work Permit application. Required documents are: A Certified copy of Birth Certificate. How can a Jamaican get a US green card? To apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign […]

We bring in a cooler full of frozen meats and other food items several time a year. It’s all very easy (and relatively common practice) as long as you declare the food on your Customs Declaration Form upon arrival in St. Kitts or Nevis. You can bring in a “reasonable amount” of food for your […]

Religion in Trinidad and Tobago Christianity (63.2%) Hinduism (20.4%) Islam (5.6%) Orisha (1.0%) Rastafari (0.3%) What are the main religions in Trinidad and Tobago? According to the 2011 Census, 33.4% of the population was Protestant, 21.6% was Roman Catholic, 18.2% was Hindu and 5.0% were Muslim. A small number of individuals subscribed to traditional Caribbean […]

“The first rule of traffic driving is to relax and take it easy” says Kanute Haire, director of road safety in the Ministry of Transport. What is the first rule of driving? First rule of the road: Everyone remember just who comes first. What are the basic rules of the road? Rules of The Road: […]

As a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico’s 3.2 million residents are U.S. citizens. However, while subject to U.S. federal laws, island-based Puerto Ricans can’t vote in presidential elections and lack voting representation in Congress. As a U.S. territory, it is neither a state nor an independent country. Why is Puerto Rico part of […]

around 86°F. Daily high temperatures are around 86°F, rarely falling below 83°F or exceeding 88°F. Daily low temperatures are around 78°F, rarely falling below 75°F or exceeding 81°F. Is October a good time to visit Grenada? Weather-wise, the dry high-season winter months of December to April are the best time to visit.However, accommodation and flight […]

Duty-Free shopping in Barbados is shopping without the importation tax. All luxury items brought into Barbados are subject to the import tax. If purchased by non-Barbadians, who are leaving the country with the goods, the importation tax does not apply. Hence “duty-free” shopping. Does Barbados airport have duty free? An in-bound duty free shop in […]

April to November. Puerto Rico’s rainy season lasts from April to November and the driest season is December to March. Because of the island’s topography, rainfall varies greatly across the island, average ranges from 29.32 inches (745 mm) in Magueyes Island to 171.09 inches (4,346 mm) in Pico del Este averages of rainfall a year. […]

78%. The literacy rate is 78%. St Lucia’s labor force is allocated as follows: agriculture, 36.6%; industry and commerce, 20.1%; and services, 18.1%. What country is #1 in literacy? Literacy Rates Rank (total) Country Total (percent) 1 Uzbekistan 100.0 5 Latvia 99.9 5 San Marino 99.9 7 Azerbaijan 99.8 What is the education like in […]

Flora and fauna Most of the terrain is sparsely vegetated with cactus scrub. Common species of cactus are dagger cactus (Stenocereus griseus), Subpilocereus repandus (a Ceroid cactus), (Pilosocereus lanuginosus) (which is endemic to this ecoregion), melon cactus (Melocactus), and prickly pear (Opuntia). Does Aruba have cactus? Cactus spines are multifaceted. Aruba’s sunshine is relentless and […]

Anguilla visa for citizens of India is required. For more information please contact the nearest Anguilla embassy. 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 stay for up to three months without a visa. Good to know: […]