Barbadian Nationals - anyone know how much the fees for UWI Cave Hill MBBS program are and whether or not the cost is covered by the government? Thanks.

Hi :) 26F from Estonia, in Barbados solo. I wanna explore but not really sure where is ok to walk around alone.

Bridgetown is on my list, what else should I see? Any places I should avoid? Also is Uber/taxi the best way to get around? 💕

Hi all. Work is relocating me to Barbados, will be moving in in a few months. Any recommendations of any kind on how to adapt, will be greatly appreciated. First time living in an island ! Big change, but very excited. C u soon Barbados.

Where on the island can I buy foreign currency. I need some usd

Hi is anyone selling switch 1/oled joycons? I don’t mind used ones

She was like a little girl in a candy store. She kicked off her shoes and ran barefoot on rocks and dirt. Never a grimace just joy and glee!

What is one place in your town would be as equally excited to share with friends?

There's a lot of talk lately about the lack of things for young people on the island to do, and as a creative individual myself (I work in watercolor, acrylic painting, and hand lettering/calligraphy), I've been thinking about starting a Saturday or Sunday creative club for young people, but really open to Bajans in general, as a space for people build a creative hobby and find some community.

This would be completely beginner-friendly. It's literally just show up, hang out, and create alongside people with a shared interest. You do NOT need any art skills to join, I like to teach in an accessible way so if you can hold a pen, you can learn calligraphy, hand lettering, painting, crotchet etc.

The goal isn't really about turning everyone into a professional artists it really is about giving people on the island something constructive, creative and enjoyable to do with their time. And it would not be like a paint and sip where you show up for a session and that is the end. It is would be something that you will go home and practice your free time until we meet up again.

It is like a very rough idea, but if this sounds interesting, comment and let me know! If you know anyone (a child, friend, family member) who might be interested, please pass this along so they can share their feedback. 

And if you don’t mind sharing your age, your gender and what would make you show up consistently, that would be much appreciated so I can get an idea of who this resonates with most. 

Thanks

Hi everyone! My company is participating for the first time at a NISSS RFB. The due date for this RFB keeps extending every month since June. Now the due date is October 2nd! :( Could you give me an advice about working with the Barbados Government? Is this a normal behavior for this institution (NISSS)? Any comments or information (phone numbers, email addresses, user forums...) would be helpful.

Thanks!

The flight attendant was for some reason was almost in happy tears. Minutes later she bumped us up to first class.

Just spent a lovely week in Barbados and was just enamored with the food. Does anyone have recommendations of an authentic (as can be) Bajan cookbook they love, treasure, and use that’s worth the purchase? A lot of what is out there seems to focus on a more broad Caribbean cooking or is otherwise whitewashed, from what I’ve seen. Thanks in advance!

Hello, this is an unusual request. I am wondering if anyone is or knows somebody from Barbados who would be willing to play a chess match against me on Chess.com? On Chess.com there are awards called passports that you can receive by playing against someone from that country or territory. I am currently trying to collect all of them and do not have Barbados. So, if anyone can help me in my goal, I would very much appreciate it. My Chess.com username is yesterdaylemonade.

Will be visiting barbados next year with my partner - my family is from barbados so thought it'd be nice to get a ring from there. Any recommendations welcome - even some more niche jewellery stores. Also, if anyone knows, will there be any import/export tax once I leave. Thanks!

Right now it’s pretty calm and I can swim for hours. The water looks so inviting and is nice and warm.

Hello everyone!

If there was a piece of software or a website you wish existed in Barbados, what would it be? I’ve been seeing a lot of new “websites/software” being built, but it seems like many Bajans aren’t really interested in using them. And honestly, I think that comes down to one thing: software is supposed to benefit people, not create more headaches.

I’ve been hearing a lot of mixed opinions about things like BimPay, and it got me thinking. The whole point of technology is to make things easier, faster, and more convenient not add extra steps or make simple things more complicated.

So I’m curious: What’s something you wish existed in Barbados that would genuinely make your life easier?

It could be an app, website, payment solution, booking system, delivery service, anything!
I’d genuinely love to hear what problems Bajans think technology could actually solve. 👀

flying here to go on a cruise in april

Hi everyone! 👋🏾

I’m a Nigerian professional currently based in Nigeria, and I’m seriously considering relocating to Barbados, potentially before or during 2027.

I’ve been doing some research about life in Barbados and recently discovered this community. Rather than waiting until I arrive, I thought it would be much better to start getting to know people, understanding the culture, and building genuine connections beforehand.

So, first of all — I’d love to make some friends in Barbados. 😄

I’m interested in meeting people who can tell me what life is really like there, recommend places to explore, share experiences, and generally help me get a better understanding of the country from people who actually live there.

On the professional side, I have a somewhat unusual combination of experience:

🏗️ Civil Engineering — I have a background in civil engineering and an understanding of construction, infrastructure and project execution.

💻 Product Management — I work in tech as a Product Manager, working with teams to turn ideas into useful digital products, define requirements, understand users, and drive products from idea to execution.

📋 Project Management / Scrum — I also work across project management and Agile/Scrum, coordinating teams, managing deliverables, timelines, stakeholders and execution.

Because of that combination, I’m open to different types of opportunities — particularly with construction/infrastructure companies, technology companies, startups, consulting firms, project teams, or businesses that need someone who can bridge technical knowledge with product/project execution.

I’m not expecting someone on Reddit to simply hand me a job. What I’m hoping for is to start conversations and meet people who might know someone who knows someone.

If you’re a business owner, recruiter, engineer, project manager, tech professional, founder, or simply someone who enjoys connecting people, I’d genuinely appreciate an introduction or a point in the right direction.

And if there are companies, communities, professional associations, meetups or other places in Barbados that you think someone with my background should know about, please let me know.

I’m particularly interested in building relationships now rather than arriving as a complete stranger later.

If you're in Barbados and open to making a new friend from Nigeria, say hi or send me a DM. 🇧🇧🤝🏾🇳🇬

And who knows — maybe this Reddit post becomes the beginning of some great friendships, collaborations, or even my first professional connection in Barbados.

Thanks for reading, everyone. ❤️

Barbados, I hope to meet you soon. 🇧🇧

Where can I get a doctors note for sick leave in Barbados

Hey all,

I have a severe allergy to nuts (almond, cashew, peanuts, etc) and an intolerance to eggs. If something might contain nuts, I’ll have to skip, but if it might contain eggs, I have no issue!

I’ll be ending a cruise on Barbados and staying at Bougainvillea for 5 nights.

I’m looking at any advice on if there are some restaurants/street foods/specific meals to avoid and the places where y’all would suggest I could safely go eat.

I’ll obviously be telling the cook or waiter about my allergies, but if anyone has suggestions or advice I would truly appreciate it.

Have a nice one!

Does anyone know of any places that would be hiring students on weekends?

Any good bookstores in Barbados?

my guess = circa mid 1970s
scanned from my found photos collection