You loved my last video about Barbados so here are some fun facts/interesting things/what I've learnt about Barbados that I think you should know if you're coming to visit or live long term on the Barbados Welcome Stamp. If you see any mention and it also happens in your country, let me know in the comments below 👇🏾

@HAVUGA1

Жыл бұрын

Hii Belema I'm Peter from Kigali Rwanda can i ha your email contact please

@Insta-tik

Жыл бұрын

Hello am Afam. Please I need ur assistance and advice on how to get in there

You're going to become a internet sensation in Barbados.😁 I love listening to you. The Barbados dollar for us dollar segment 😅😅.Yo this young lady is great. Starting to think we need more Nigerians and Ghanaians, teachers doctors,nurses etc or Africans in general👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 in Barbados N less from 😏

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Such kind words to wrap up the year. Thank you. I can’t wait to see the world become a global village.

Barbados & most Caribbean Islands worship on Sundays so business as we know it don’t happen. When there is a holiday everything closedown and people make it a beach day. As you continue living there you will love the people, the customs and it’s culture, they have a beautiful Island.

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Well said! I’m used to Sunday shutdowns as it is similar in Nigeria but I know some of my audience may not expect it. The culture and the island are very beautiful for sure 😍

THANKS FOR THE INFOS... I enjoyed this video

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for your content. I have visited Barbados several times and it's a beautiful country. I'm thankful my friend owns a house there. So when I visit the house is always available. That's a good thing. But the groceries are very expensive. My last visit was in September for 3 weeks. And it's good to get to know the people in the community .

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

You must have had an amazing stay. I love it when I have an acquaintance in a country. Makes it much easier to enjoy the visit.

Great Job, that’s for the feedback.

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Thank yoi

She speaks true

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

In regards to the loud music on the transport vans there are other forms of transportation such as the government run big blue buses where the playing of music is strictly prohibited

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Very true. However, they don't run all the time and their schedule is not 100% reliable so it makes it difficult to use them exclusively. I love the electric buses too. Oh and they still use masks in the electric buses so that's one thing that makes it less interesting to use.

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

@@Coco-uk9tv I never said I was going out at night first of all. I said they were not reliable in timing. I cannot just come out of my house at a random hour and expect to catch a govt bus to where I'm going in 10 minutes or less. Most buses move around the hour or even take longer in some locations. In Saint Thomas/Saint James, despite the increased number of buses sinceJan when I moved here till now, you will still wait up to 2 or 3 hours if you miss a bus. Especially 54, 57, 59. 275 and 4 are even less frequent. I never said the buses were dirty or unsafe. You can get ZRs every 5 minutes but they usually play music loud and stop very often especially during slow periods in the afternoon. I did not move to Barbados to be catching taxi like a tourist. I'm explaining life from the perspective of someone who lives here long term. Taxis are not sustainable. Next time, speak politely or I will block you.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! That’s the name. Thank you 😍

I think you need more contact but you will learn as you live here. 🙏🏾❤️

@user-mj4or1zx3h

Жыл бұрын

For the short time she's been here she has adjusted and asimulated well. Some nationals come here and all they do is cuss, complain, walk bout town with their national flags on hats, t shirts, and in back pockets.😏😏😏😏

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 I’m dying at how funny this comment is.

No music play on buses,trains,taxis in the west just in the carribean my dear and as you say also in Africa

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

I would love to see what a music free public transport system looks like.

The USD is seen as someone that have money. This have been around before my time. Growing up when my family travel or any family friends they will have to bring back USD

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

I see

I would like to clarify that the hands signs you mentioned while learning to drive or only used for teaching purposes. License drivers use indicators

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

They do and they also use hand signs from time to time. I just thought it was a cute observation.

@christmadueke9130

Жыл бұрын

Hand signal. And question and answer.

@kahluaqueen

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I NEVER use hand signals lol that was when I was learning - some old timers still do though

@olumidemajek7230

8 ай бұрын

Hand signs were used in Nigeria too, we only got modern

The worst possible point is Accident & Emergency. You're gonna still have to find a private clinic or doctor. You would pass out from your wounds first before getting seen down there.

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

I've been scarred lol. I have never seen a queue in an Emergency department before. Then again, I haven't been to many hospitals in my life so there's that.

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

​ @user-qq5xy7iy2o What are you even saying? So..... A&E is free but you die in front of the clinic because of queue. And why are you comparing to Africa? Should Africa be the standard or should the the utmost excellent healthcare be the standard? There was an old lady (Bajan) there that said she had been standing there from 9am that morning. We arrived at 8pm. She probably did not have the means to afford a private clinic so she stayed put. At least we could, and we left. This is not a game of who's better than who. It's about serving the people no matter the country whether it is Rwanda or Montenegro. Next time you want to miss the point, find somewhere else to do it.

Ohh yeahh, I still go to the driver's side unconsciously.

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Right?! God will help me when I start driving lol

What you said about the public health care is no lie...that's why I prefer to go to a private doctor or clinic.

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

I understand it’s a small island but I do hope that everyone can get access to healthcare when they need it.

@julianmarshall2127

Жыл бұрын

@BelemaRonabere Other than the public hospital,there are public clinics across the island which is run by government plus private doctors as well.

@tomcatontop9150

Жыл бұрын

The queue happens in here in the US too, public and private hospital emergency rooms. The clinics are always better option

Hi Belema :) I would like to ask somethings, I hope that you could share with me. 1. I will arrive in Barbados in some days, do you recommend a specify car to bring me in the hotel or Airbnb? I would like to get a specifiy guy not taxi because it's very expensive. 2. Do you recommend stay in specify place like Airbnb? I don't have so much money to stay for just once night in Barbados to get the Cruise. Thanks a lot - Lilian I am from Brazil

@Razted

Жыл бұрын

Hi airbnb have cheap accommodation and taxis from the airport to anywhere on the southcoast is cheap. They have set prices at the airport to areas you want to go. If your getting a cruise best to stay around the south coast as it will be convenient for you. All the best on your stay on the beautiful island.

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lilian 👋🏽👋🏽 Nice to meet you. You can grab a taxi from the airport directly by stopping any of the vans or buses you see as you come out of Arrivals. There’s also the Pickup Barbados app that you can use as well. I recommend Airbnb for short stays. Good luck ❤️❤️

G/evening Blema I'm a nonational who lives in Barbados. How can I find a remote job(working online) and can you please help me. I was doing data entry before, but the company got close down due to covid

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Hey 👋🏽 so sorry about the COVID situation. I’ll be releasing remote work resources from @HerOnlineBrand

What are the requirements and life like for expats and snowbirds over 65 living in Barbados? How can the healthcare system be poor considering how developed the economy is, including the ambulance system?? Is it that way in Bridgetown?

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Ambulance is a no but there are quite a good number of provosts health care facilities. I would rely on them instead of the govt facilities.

@TabithaSerieux-Burgess

8 ай бұрын

Yes the health care is that bad. If you don't have money or health insurance, you would die waiting for treatment. People assume that because Barbados has a relatively high standard of living, that issues like healthcare would be resolved. Sadly, this is not so.If you are an average citizen, part of the working class, you will struggle to buy food, pay rent or pay medical bills. It is an old conspiracy that the powers that be keep reproducing the myth that Barbados is so idylic. It is only the very wealthy who flourish there. This is why so many barbadians live and work in other countries.

@dovygoodguy1296

8 ай бұрын

@@TabithaSerieux-Burgess Boy, did you pop my bubble about Barbados. 😞

This woman knows what she is saying about housing...rents are really high because tourists are willing to pay top dollar for even the most ridiculous houses. People will accept US but give back change in the local currency. This is because US is very valuable so citizens hold on to it like life.

@BelemaRonabere

8 ай бұрын

True true. Some prices baffle me. But then it’s quite expensive to live here so I don’t blame them entirely.

I can't blame them for not wanting to give away their USD for local currency. I wouldn't do it either, lol.

@BelemaRonabere

4 ай бұрын

lol I respect that

You can change foreign currency in Barbados without a bank account just need to have your ID passport... You can use US dollars in Barbados but remember US$1 is 2BDS$ be careful.

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

I know you can. You can only do it if you’re a traveler and you have a flight booked.

Which university would u advice??

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

Are you looking for admissions in Barbados?

@Insta-tik

Жыл бұрын

@@BelemaRonabere Yh I already have ur contact in WhatsApp 😌

just to let you know the banks in barbados do change pounds

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

The Scotia bank I went to, at the time said different. Perhaps, things may have changed.

Balema why you not on Tik tok , we miss you .

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

I’ll try and post more.

Did you eat a Roti?

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

I ate one in SVG but not in Barbados yet. I should try it

It is so sad so sad how country medical system is so behind

@BelemaRonabere

5 ай бұрын

There is good medical assistance but not in the public hospitals. The private clinics are much better

If you ever need help again call your neighbour 😉

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

I sure will 😇🥰

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 das caribbean ting in des vans dem loud n vibey drive reckless zrs n minivans dem is d ones da is drive wild

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

True! Sometimes I stand longer at the bus stop until I find a quiet one.

@bajanroyalty5935

Жыл бұрын

@@BelemaRonabere lol

How can I contact you please

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

travelnigerian@gmail.com

I understand that Barbados is often spared from the hurricanes. What is your Instagram handle again. I need you to help me plan my itinerary for March. Can u advice on travel SIM cards.Thanks in advance

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

I go by the same name on Instagram @BelemaRonabere. I don't know if I can help plan the itinerary but I'd recommend getting a sim once you arrive at the airport. Some drivers sell sim cards. Just ask. Once you activate the sim, you should be good to go. I'm making a video about this as well.

@aromaye

Жыл бұрын

@@BelemaRonabere You are very kind. Will follow up on the IG

Hi,am interested in moving to Barbados,can we talk on email.

@mariariggio5705

Жыл бұрын

Pls let me know how that work out; I want to also but will come visit and then hopefully have opportunity to come back and work remote once I get a job . Good luck don’t quit 😊

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

You can email nomadvisatravel@gmail.com

@BelemaRonabere

Жыл бұрын

@@mariariggio5705 Hope it all works out for you

@Insta-tik

Жыл бұрын

Heyy How can I contact u directly. Am still at home (Nigeria) and I want to move.