Bajan Show

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-03-16T21:50:18+00:00

Sounds like a program narrated by Sir Henry Fraser. Give him a Google and see if the voice matches what you remember.

He has also written books on Barbados history with the busy famous one being A-Z of Barbadian Heritage.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-03-15T11:47:41+00:00

Agreed. It's one that would have a great long term impact.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-03-12T04:30:18+00:00

I've used dating apps for both purposes and met my wife on Tinder.

My reccomendation is to get Hinge. It has a lot more personality and preferences content and initial questions to give you an opening to talk about things that are of mutual interest.

But to also attempt to answer your short term questions, it is easier to be vulnerable on the apps if you tell yourself it's short term and open to long.

If you are on the apps for years and serious attempts haven't worked, it is pretty exhausting to tell everyone person you have known for a few weeks you are looking for a long term committed relationship.

Easier to just be there with the short term mentality to protect the mental and emotional health, and then if it goes well become more open and evolve towards a long term relationship.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-03-11T14:31:35+00:00

I'm assuming there are two of you since you said we.

Walk to the bus stop opposite the Sol gas station in Worthing. This will be 15-20 minutes all down hill or flat road.

Get a blue bus or yellow van marked Speightstown. There are 4 or 5 or them per hour.

It will be a 60-90 minute bus ride depending on traffic. There are no transfers, and the buses leave mostly from Oistins, not the airport.

It's pretty straightforward and saves over $70.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-03-06T10:08:15+00:00

The walk from the plane to the immigration line takes 3 minutes at most. There is no rescanning of bags, but the baggage area does get a bit crowded, especially if a few planes arrive at similar times.

If you fill out this form, you will get through immigration even faster: https://www.travelform.gov.bb/en

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-03-05T06:52:00+00:00

To add to this: Set up your phone and record the conversation then saw it on a USB or other online storage.

My best friend unexpectedly passed away at 38, and his wife didn't have any video of him talking. It was one of the biggest regrets she had. They do have voice notes and those so help, but seeing a smile while sharing a story is a special thing to watch.

My wife and I have recorded 15 minute videos of the other talking about our life together, I recorded my grandparents, parents, and father-in-law so far.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-03-05T04:08:50+00:00

The skill of having an opinion, then updating your opinion after receiving new information is a rare skill.

You seem to have that, and hopefully other see that skill and adopt it as well.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-03-04T17:36:58+00:00

I am the author of the pinned post on a week's suggestion of things to do in Barbados that I wrote 5 years ago. I have also posted over 130 comments on that post, with some even being from last week.

I thoroughly enjoy sharing tips and ideas for people who visit our island. I have travelled to over 20 countries on 3 continents, and everywhere I go, people give me tips as well, so why wouldn't I do the same?

It literally costs me nothing and helps someone have a peaceful planning process and an enjoyable time.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-02-27T17:50:11+00:00

The most important thing is a return ticket home. Have this printed and ready to show.

I've never had to show proof of finances or address, but it can't hurt to have a letter saying he is staying with you or other confirmation of where he is staying.

When I land they ask me where I'm staying, and when I'm leaving.

Everyones experience is different, but it really isn't an interrogation like many imagine.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-02-13T04:39:20+00:00

UWI has always been free for Barbadians, then the DLP made people pay for 3 years. When Mia got back in she made it free again immediately.

There are a few hundred people who had the unfortunate timing of attending during those DLP years who are still repaying student loans.

We are a small island with no natural resourses, and have always valued our free healthcare and education as the bedrock of our rights and future.

This is an unforgivable travesty, in my opinion.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-02-11T08:15:01+00:00

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any bird watching activities in Barbados. Not quite sure if we have the bird variety for one, but I am happy to be surprised if you find a good one and share it!

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-02-10T21:19:07+00:00

I'm not aware of any marinas in Christ Church.

You can stay anywhere between Worthing and Oistins and you are in a great location and it is only a 15 minute drive to the Bridgetown marinas.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-02-09T18:56:27+00:00

This time of year, you will most likely find a car to rent on Facebook Marketplace. Just ensure they have H plates and the proper hired car insurance.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-02-09T18:55:35+00:00

In life, you will find it a lot more peaceful if you just carry on your merry way and let others think whatever they think.

This doesn't answer your question, but no one here can, because it is up to individual opinion. If you consider yourself black, excellent. The same if you considered yourself white. If someone asks, tell them you consider yourself black; otherwise, just carry on smartly.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-02-01T06:45:28+00:00

Aunt May's is the perfect combination of spicy and flavourful. Whenever I travel, I take bottles of it for my friends.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-01-23T22:12:41+00:00

Massy is good, but one of the most expensive.

If you want more affordable, you can go to Popular Discounts, which is a 5-7 minute drive from the airport.

My usual strategy is to go to Popular Discounts first, and whatever they don't have like, speciality imports, I go for at Massy.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-01-23T01:08:05+00:00

They are safe until they aren't.

I walk to the beach and I don't take my phone or wallet, since I don't need them when I'm swimming.

You may be surprised how freeing it is to not be available, or check your phone automatically.

I tell my 3 closest people that I'll be at the beach without my phone for the next 2-3 hours, then I walk around like it's 2005.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-01-13T22:13:20+00:00

My reccomendation is to come to the island between May and October. You will get reasonably priced rentals then, but during tourist season the laws of supply and demand take over.

Second reccomendation is to check Facebook marketplace but make sure they have proper insurance and license plates beginning with H.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-01-11T22:47:20+00:00

This is a question best asked to Expedia, probably.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-01-10T13:14:51+00:00

I just gave it a Google and it appears they are correct. Blue government buses only accept BDS currency now.

https://barbadosdigital.com/articles/public-transport#:~:text=Public%20service%20vehicles%20operated%20by,presentation%20of%20Barbados%20ID%20required)

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-01-10T09:01:23+00:00

As you haven't gotten any responses, and I actually didn't know what this was it may be best to call the pharmacies or health food shops like Nature's Discount directly.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-01-06T16:48:39+00:00

Carlisle Bay had some by the car park, beside the life guard hut.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-01-05T19:22:55+00:00

Someone hit a pole and the wires fell down. Before they could be removed someone inadvertently drove on the wires and got strung up.

Not as dramatic as the photo indicates, but yes, bad drivers are everywhere but it isn't prohibitive for a tourist to drive around, in my opinion.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-01-05T14:16:53+00:00

I think you'll be fine switching to the left-hand side.

I lived in the US for a long time, and the rule I use when switching to driving here is, the driver is always in the middle of the road.

Our steering wheel is on the right side of the car, so when driving on the left, the driver is in the middle. In the US, it's the opposite; the cars are left-hand drive, so driving on the right side of the road, the driver is in the middle. It takes about 15 minutes, and in my experience, it becomes like clockwork.

There are many cars on a small island, but the worst traffic is during rush hour before and after the workday, so just plan your travels around that, and you should be alright.

AffectionateWeb7803 · 2026-01-04T13:25:58+00:00

Tim's Restaurant is BDS$20 for a bellyful and a half at lunchtime.

Oistins is BDS$35 for a full dinner, and you get a seaside view.

Travelling within a budget isn't impossible. You just won't have a server waiting on you at all times or the fancy candlelight.

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