Barbados in a Nutshell - 2022 - EBook

7 Activities caption caption caption caption Nu s & Bolts WELCOME STAMP VISA First introduced in 2020 this new 12-month visa allows visitors to live and work remotely from Barbados with other privileges of resident status. As of December 2021 over 2,000 Welcome Stamp Visas have been granted. Go to visitbarbados. org/barbadoswelcome-stamp For more details see pages 158-165 . GOVERNMENT - Politically stable and a member of the British Commonwealth, the constitution is based on the British style of parliamentary democracy. In 2014, Barbados celebrated the 375th Anniversary of Parliament. In 2021 Barbados became a republic. RELIGION - Predominantly Anglican, but over 100 religions practice in harmony. LOCAL BUSES - A standard bus fare of BB$3.50 takes you to and from anywhere on a single bus – be sure to have the exact local change when boarding. A signifigant percentage of Barbados’ bus fleet is electric with zero emissions. DRUGS - Narcotic drugs, including Cannabis, are illegal. LOCAL NEWSPAPERS - Printed and online The Nation and The Barbados Advocate. Online only: Barbados Today. OVERSEAS NEWSPAPERS - Newspaper Direct Tel: 436-1314 office@ndbarbados.com Barbados Transpor Board electric bus St. Marg ret’s Church Coffee Bean provides newspapers All photos: Andrew Hulsmeier