Applications are processed within 3 to 6 months and all documents submitted must be the original. How can a Jamaican get a green card? To apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen seeking to immigrate generally must be sponsored by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident immediate relative(s), or prospective U.S. employer, and […]

The quickest way to get from Nassau Airport (NAS) to Atlantis Paradise Island is to taxi which costs $60 – $75 and takes 15 min. Does Atlantis have free airport shuttle? DOES ATLANTIS OFFER SHUTTLE SERVICE WITHIN THE RESORTS? Complimentary Bus Shuttle Service operates between The Reef, The Cove, The Royal, Harborside Resort, The Coral, […]

In the Dominican Republic the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B.When living in the United States of America you don’t need a power plug adapter in the Dominican Republic. Your power plugs fit. We recommend you to pack a 3 to 2 prong adapter in case type B sockets are not […]

By far one of our most alluring features, the sparkling turquoise waters of The Bahamas have been enticing visitors for centuries, both on land and in the sky. Does Nassau have clear water? Even in the more densely populated capitol, located on the island of New Providence, Nassau’s beaches almost guarantee you will find a […]

U.S. federal law applies to Puerto Rico, even though Puerto Rico is not a state of the American Union and their residents have no voting representation in the U.S. Congress. Does Puerto Rico have to abide by US Constitution? Puerto Rico is subject to the Territorial Clause of the U.S. constitution and, therefore, a territory […]

For decades, Jamaica struggled with low growth, high public debt and many external shocks that further weakened the economy. Over the last 30 years, real per capita GDP increased at an average of just one percent per year, making Jamaica one of the slowest growing developing countries in the world. Is Jamaica poor country? Jamaica […]

Arroz Blanco (White Rice) Rice is the main staple of Dominican cuisine.It is also the base of La Bandera Dominicana (the Dominican flag), the so-called traditional Dominican lunch meal consisting of white rice, Habichuelas Guisadas (stewed beans), Pollo Guisado or Res Guisada (braised chicken or beef) and salad. What is the most popular food in […]

Christianity is the dominant religion. An estimated 50 percent of the population adheres to Anglican beliefs, and 25 percent is Roman Catholic. What is Saint Kitts religion? The dominant religion is Christianity (mostly Methodist, Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Moravian), but religious freedom for others is not affected adversely. There is a Baha’i minority. What culture […]

“It is important to note that the importation of unsterilised sand and soil into the USA, as well as many other countries, including Bermuda, is prohibited because of the risk of spreading pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi and micro-invertebrates.” Is taking sand from Bermuda illegal? Just remember to put it back! Taking sand off a Bermuda […]

Trinidad and Tobago, island country of the southeastern West Indies. It consists of two main islands—Trinidad and Tobago—and several smaller islands. Is Trinidad a city? Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands of Trinidad and Tobago.Trinidad. Native name: Cairi Iëre (Arawak) Tukusi La Isla de la Trinidad Nickname: Land of […]

French settlement in Trinidad In 1777, Roume de St Laurent proposed French planters from the islands of Martinique, Guadeloupe, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenada, and their African slaves, immigrate to Trinidad. He estimated 1,532 whites, with 33,322 of their slaves, would be interested in such a proposal. When did the French come to […]

Ackee was brought to the island, probably on a slave ship from West Africa, sometime in the mid-1700s, explained Janet Crick, director of Jamaica Culinary Tours in Falmouth on the island’s north coast. “Its name is derived from the original name of the fruit in the Ghanaian Twi language: ankye. Who introduce Ackee to Jamaica? […]

Elections in Cuba are not democratic. Cuba is a single-party authoritarian state with the Communist Party of Cuba as the “leading force of society and of the state” under the national constitution. Is Cuba considered a Communist country? Since 1965, the state has been governed by the Communist Party of Cuba. The country was a […]

10 foods eaten regularly in Jamaica that can cause you serious harm! #9- Apple/ Cherry. #8- Milk/Cheese/Dairy. #7- Toast Bread. #6- Coffee. #5- Cassava. #4- Potato. #3- Ackee. #2- Fish. What should I avoid in Jamaica? What should I avoid in Jamaica? Avoid exploring the island by taxi. Don’t accept rides from strangers. Don’t lose […]

The rich, creamy-white beaches that are the trademark of the Caribbean islands are usually a mix of two kinds of sand: the ivory-colored calcareous variety (the broken-down skeletal remains of dead corals) and black, brown, or gray detrital sand (the result of the weathering of the island’s rock). Which Caribbean island has the whitest sand? […]