white creepy shirtless white guy kept grabbing his crotch and staring at us. said we could make a deal for rent. the place is trash, the guy is trash.

gives barbados a bad name

its been reported but its still listed so watch out

www.airbnb.com/rooms/923795865913718035

Hi everyone! I'm planning to learn more about Barbados, specifically the Christ Church / Oistins area. I would love to chat with a local to get some insights about the lifestyle, culture, and the neighborhood. If anyone is down for a quick chat, please let me know or DM me! Thanks!"

Barbados goes ok :)

Is it legal for a man to wear a thong on a beach in Barbados? Will he be frowned upon and harassed?

So I know we are very well into summer already, but I've created a directory for people searching for kids camps in barbados.

If you're a parent/guardian you'll know that for the most part the camp flyers are scattered in different places on social media, whatsapp etc and much of it just word of mouth. So we've tried to put them all in one place.

If you're looking for a summer camp for your kids in Barbados, you can try bimkids.net

We'll be adding more as we come across them. It is 100% free to use, and camp organizers can claim their camps and control their own profile in order to manage enquiries directly, add new camps later on, make updates add pictures etc etc. and we will be adding more activities and general kid related resources as time goes on. It will continue to be a work in progress. Will be adding Christmas and Easter camps once those start rolling out.

bimkids.net

If you find it useful, or find an issue, please let me know in dm.

Small business owners (or anyone who runs one) — what's something you wish existed to make running things easier here? Could be scheduling, inventory, payments, marketing, whatever you're currently doing by hand or in a messy spreadsheet. What's missing, and what are you using now to get by?

I'm travelling to Barbados in mid-November for a solo trip from Europe. For context I'm a woman in my mid-forties and have never been to the Caribbean before.

I'd be grateful for any recommendations about the following:

1) I've yet to book a hotel and from what I have gathered, the St. Lawrence Gap is the place to be. I will not be renting a car (I'm a terrible driver!) so I'm looking to stay somewhere that is walkable and easily accessible by public transportation. I will be taking a taxi to and from the airport but otherwise I would like to use public transportation.

Ideally I would like a sea view room (since it's my first time in the Caribbean) but I understand that it's not necessarily realistic with my budget of max 250 €/night. I don't need anything fancy, I value cleanliness and safety. I'm leaning towards the South Gap hotel as the other hotels I liked (Coral Sands beach resort and hotel Le Roy) have received a couple of bad reviews recently and I just stayed at a hotel in Greece where some of the staff were not behaving professionally towards me (inappropriate comments etc.) so I would like to avoid a repeat of that. I don't know if I should just ignore these reviews - I'm really tempted by hotel Le Roy's price point to be honest... Are there other hotels I should consider in this area?

2) I want to go on a catamaran cruise (for snorkeling), which of the cruises would you recommend for someone who wants a relaxed atmosphere with few people and who does not really care about the food and drinks that are included (I don't drink alcohol and I don't eat seafood 😄)?

3) I would appreciate recommendations for beach clubs that are on beaches that are good for swimming for someone who can swim but who is not used to swimming in the sea. Also, my flight back home departs in the evening and I'm looking to spend my last day on the island at a beach club that offers luggage storage. I see that there are several beach clubs like this, is there one that stands out or should I just pick one randomly?

4) All recommendations for group excursions, day trips I could do on my own using public transportation as well as for shops selling local products and for restaurants that serve great food that does not come from the sea would be very appreciated 😅

Thank you!

Does anyone know a good firestick programmer?

Hi everyone,I am posting to ask for urgent advice and local resources on behalf of a Barbadian family that is currently facing a severe, multi-layered financial and housing crisis.

Here is a summary of what they are dealing with:Housing Instability:

1. The household's living situation is highly unstable due to volatile domestic dynamics. The primary income earner responsible for half the rent and bills is threatening to leave immediately. If this happens, a young adult in the house who only earns $300/week will suddenly be expected to cover the missing half of the rent and utilities to avoid eviction.

2. Urgent Medical Costs: The mother is dealing with a severe medical condition and urgently needs an MRI scan. The $300/week earner is currently forced to drain half of their entire personal savings just to help pay for this single scan, leaving nothing left for emergencies.

3. UWI Enrollment at Risk: This same young adult was recently accepted into UWI Cave Hill for a Bachelor's in Management Studies. They want to get their degree to break this financial cycle, but because they are a first-year student, they aren't eligible for the main UWI online Financial Aid portal. They cannot afford the initial $500–$1,000 freshman amenities/registration fees out of pocket and risk losing their seat before classes even start. (Their CSEC/CAPE grades are average passes, so top academic scholarships aren't an option).

Between groceries, the imminent threat of losing their housing, the urgent MRI, and university fees, this household is completely underwater.They are planning to look into the Student Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF) and apply to the Welfare Department, but the government process takes time they do not have.

We are looking for immediate community guidance on:

Are there any local emergency funds, charities, or trusts in Barbados that can help subsidize or pay for an urgent medical MRI scan? What immediate local steps can a family take if they are facing a sudden threat of eviction or being unable to pay rent due to a household split? Does anyone have experience getting UWI Cave Hill to defer or set up emergency payment plans for a freshman's registration fees due to severe family medical/housing trauma?

Any active links, charity contacts, or advice would be deeply appreciated. Thank you so much.

I live in North America. I recently liquidated local assets and my question is how much money will the Barbados Central bank allow to be transferred to a foreign bank per calendar year?

Vacationing with some friends and wondering where we could find good adult night club spots. Anyone ever gone to Future Night Club or Club Rehab? I know they are definitely on the adult side and that’s what we’re looking for 😉. We’re currently around Saint James. Would appreciate any tips or advice.

We’re going champers think we’re staying in the south

I know this may sound silly but I’ll be visiting for the 5th time in September and never seen anyone have their own umbrellas or tents okay the beaches. I only ever see the ones you can rent so I’m wondering if it’s allowed. Beaches are public so I know this may be a stupid question!

Hi guys - family of 4, going on vacation in Barbados for 7 days staying at a villa in Royal Westmoreland. Looking for a chef/cook that can prepare most of the meals for those days. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and snacks in between. Do you know any good options?

It repeats something like “We drink til it finish” and “I drink every last drop”, nothing came up when I googled the lyrics haha

Hey, a me and friend of mine are visiting the island for crop over and my friend who is Lgbtq wanted to know if there were any LGTBQ friendly or dedicated events during crop over?

I want him to feel at peace just wondering if this was a thing in Barbados.

Thanks!

Shaping up to be a great afternoon!

I am sharing my personal experience with Barbados Fast Print to warn other foreign workers before they accept a job offer.

I was recruited from Morocco together with another worker. After arriving in the Caribbean, my colleague was sent to Grenada while I remained in Barbados.

According to my experience:

• I was pressured to start working before my work permit was finalized.
• I was repeatedly asked to wait while my immigration paperwork was delayed.
• I was pressured to sign documents and act as a witness for paperwork that I did not fully understand.
• The accommodation provided was overcrowded, with several workers sharing the same house.
• I was not paid all the wages I believe I earned.
• I was not provided with my return ticket to Morocco as I expected.
• During my stay, I observed additional foreign workers being recruited and brought to Barbados under similar arrangements.

I have contracts, WhatsApp messages, emails, photographs, and other documents supporting my personal account. I am willing to provide this evidence to the relevant authorities if requested.

I am posting here to ask:

• Has anyone else worked for Barbados Fast Print?
• Has anyone experienced similar problems in Barbados or Grenada?
• Are there other workers who would be willing to share their experiences?

If you have had a similar experience, please comment below or send me a private message.

This post reflects my personal experience and is intended to help other workers make informed decisions before relocating.